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ACT politics bulletin: Wednesday 11 September

Government funding for animal welfare. Election promises from ACT Labor, Fiona Carrick, the Strong Independents, and the Belco Party.

ACT politics bulletin: Friday 6 September

Government responds to report on Indigenous incarceration. New home for Indigenous youth service. Emissions-free concrete. Trees.

ACT politics bulletin: Monday 2 September

ACT Greens' drug harm and animal welfare policies. ACT Labor's plans for inner Canberra. FOGO. Heritage paths.

ACT on track to reach EV charger target

New DC fast chargers across the ACT bring the total amount of public chargers in the ACT to 170 sites with 220 bays.

New noise standards for Canberra entertainment venues

The ACT Government has introduced new Noise Standards in the City, allowing for louder entertainment noise levels from venues.

ACT Government releases transport update

The ACT Government released its transport update to the Infrastructure Plan – but other parties argue projects could take years.

ACT Book of the Year 2024 winner announced

Chris Hammer’s crime thriller, The Seven, has been named the 2024 ACT Book of the Year. Mr Hammer has won a prize of $10,000.

Sculpture honours women’s rights champion Susan Ryan AO

To mark 40 years of the Sex Discrimination Act, a sculpture of Susan Ryan AO was unveiled in the Senate Gardens at Old Parliament House.

Don’t bring down the curtain on Canberra’s independent theatres

Lexi Sekuless, owner of the Mill Theatre, has called on ACT political candidates to commit $2.4 million to fund four private theatre venues.

ACT Book of the Year shortlist revealed

Six books have been shortlisted for the 2024 ACT Book of the Year award, including First Nations history, poetry, crime fiction, and horror.

Belconnen skatepark unveils new half-pipe

A seven-metre half-pipe (vert ramp) is now open at Belconnen skatepark, the ACT Government announced this weekend.

‘One death is one too many’: Funding to lower road toll in ACT

The ACT and federal governments will jointly fund a $10 million program to reduce deaths and injuries on Canberra roads.

ACT Government seeks contractor for Canberra Theatre

The ACT Government is seeking construction industry expertise for construction of the expansion and renewal of the Canberra Theatre Centre.

ACT removes barriers to altruistic surrogacy

The ACT Government passed the Parentage (Surrogacy) Amendment Bill 2023, allowing more Canberrans to pursue altruistic surrogacy.

ACT Budget: City services

Funding for a new recycling facility, toilets, FOGO, and mowing and horticultural maintenance, the ACT Government announces.

ACT Budget: Infrastructure

The ACT Government has announced funding for the Canberra Theatre; a convention centre; the Bruce precinct; and Exhibition Park.

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