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Latest news: Rebecca Vassarotti

Canberra Liberals call for review into roo cull

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The Canberra Liberals will commission an independent review into the kangaroo cull if elected next year, and put a moratorium on the cull.

Betting on a better future for the bettong in the ACT

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Eight eastern bettongs, endangered marsupials, have been released into the Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary expansion area.

National Arboretum unveils place to reflect on Mr Fluffy

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A forest shelter has opened at the National Arboretum to remember the impact of ‘Mr Fluffy’ loose fill asbestos insultation in the ACT.

ACT Government will reinforce conservation efforts this summer

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This summer is predicted to be dryer than average, and the ACT Government is determined to protect the Canberra environment.

Twice as many ACT community garden grants

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The ACT Government has awarded twice as many grants this year compared to previous years, with a higher dollar value per grant.

ACT pharmacies begin oral contraceptive trial

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Canberrans who already use an oral contraceptive pill may obtain a re-supply at one of five participating pharmacies as part of a new trial.

ACT Government’s plan to safeguard mature native trees

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Today, the ACT Government has announced the final Action Plan to prevent the Loss of Mature Native Trees in the ACT.

Register for the 2024 Canberra Heritage Festival

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Anyone based in the ACT and surrounding region can now register to host an event as part of the 2024 Canberra and Region Heritage Festival.

ACT Government will enforce new planning system

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The ACT Government will enhance its ability to enforce regulations to ensure that the ACT’s new planning system is followed.

Sullivans Creek: From concrete to native water plants

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Canberrans can comment on a proposal to replace concrete in Sullivans Creek with native water plants that trap nutrients and bolster biodiversity in the region.  “This is the next project in a suite...

ACT Government replaces fire-damaged heritage huts in Namadgi

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Two new huts in Namadgi National Park will replace heritage-listed stockman huts destroyed during the 2020 Orroral Valley bushfire.

Free vegetable seeds for Canberrans

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The first 100 Canberrans to register online with Grow It Local this month will get free vegetable seeds; apply by November. 

Endangered small purple pea replanted in ACT wilderness

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The small purple pea, an endangered native herb, is being transplanted from the Botanic Gardens and re-established in the wild.

ACT Government’s plans for fish stocking

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The ACT Government has released a five-year strategy that plans the ongoing stocking of native fish in ACT waterbodies.

ACT Government to ban harmful wildlife fruit netting

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Today, the ACT Government will introduce legislation to ban the use of harmful wildlife fruit netting in gardens across Canberra.

Requirements for new ACT buildings come into effect in 2024

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New requirements for the energy efficiency and accessibility of new ACT buildings will come into effect in January, rather than next month.
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