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Latest news: Shane Rattenbury

Phase two of ACT’s Home Energy Support Program underway

86 per cent of public housing tenants reported enhanced comfort thanks to the ACT's energy efficiency program.

ACT grapples with gaming machine crisis

MLAs Shane Rattenbury and Dr Marisa Paterson, and Senator David Pocock spoke about gambling addiction in the ACT at a symposium today.

ACT politics: Wednesday 10 April

Construction delays, renting, electric buses, healthcare challenges, and legislation for jury reforms and the night-time economy.

Politics roundup: Monday 8 April

A new endoscopy suite; consultation on property contract laws; a renewed schools program; maternity scholarships; and a new dog park.

ACT Greens launch housing policy

The ACT Greens have launched their first policy platform for the 2024 election: addressing the housing crisis.

ACT Government fulfils Murray-Darling water recovery obligations

The ACT and Federal Governments have reached an agreement over water recovery under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Public consultation opens on dangerous driving sentencing in ACT

The ACT Law Reform and Sentencing Advisory Council is holding a public consultation into dangerous driving: sentencing and recidivism.

Clubs sector opposes compulsory acquisition of pokies in ACT

ACT gaming minister Shane Rattenbury could force clubs to surrender poker machines, a bill introduced this week proposes.

State of the ACT’s water and environment

The condition of ACT water catchments is improving, but the ACT’s resource use is unsustainable, according to reports published this week.

ACT pokies control: national-leading or extortionately expensive?

The ACT Government has begun a market sounding for a system to control poker machines. But Labor MLA Dr Marisa Paterson has concerns.

ACT Greens elect parliamentary leaders

Shane Rattenbury and Rebecca Vassarotti have been elected in Australia's first ballot of members to determine parliamentary leaders.

Funding for ACT retirement village residents’ rights

The ACT Retirement Villages Residents Association has a $25,000 government grant to help residents understand and exercise their rights.

Sustainable Travel Street Party will be held in Braddon this month

A street party will be held later this month in Braddon, showcasing sustainable travel and how Canberrans can reduce their carbon footprint.

ACT Energy Innovation Fund bolsters research

ACT businesses, research institutions, and think-tanks can share in $17 million worth of grants under the 2024 Energy Innovation Fund.

‘Upper Murumbidgee river has found its voice’

Canberrans want to see the Upper Murrumbidgee River protected, according to a survey by the Australian River Restoration Centre.

ACT hosts National Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council

The gathering of national ministers was a key opportunity to address the nation’s biggest environmental challenge, Shane Rattenbury said

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