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New Commissioner for Indigenous children in the ACT

The ACT Government will introduce legislation to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Commissioner.

More training opportunities for electrical trades

Stage two of the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) Centre of Excellence paves the way for Canberra’s electrification.

Canberra artists transform vacant city space into creative hub

Creativity is alive and well in Canberra's City Centre thanks to today's launch of the Second Space program, set to activate and repurpose vacant tenancies and buildings in the CBD.

Founding Strategy for Kingston Arts Precinct released

A new ten-year Founding Strategy for the Kingston Arts Precinct was released today by the future resident arts organisations.

Opinion: Canberra an attractive place to start a business

There are more businesses in the ACT than ever before, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics' count.

‘Well past time’: Territory rights bill goes to parliament

Alicia Payne MP and NT colleague Luke Gosling today introduced a bill to allow the ACT to legislate on assisted dying.

Arts capital or halls for hire? Drama over government’s new arts policy

ACT arts minister Tara Cheyne intends to make Canberra the arts capital of Australia - but will the new arts funding actually help performers?

National Multicultural Festival grants now open

Grant applications are now open for community organisations to take part in the National Multicultural Festival 25th anniversary celebration.

Multicultural Recognition Bill open for consultation

The ACT Government opened consultation for its draft Multicultural Recognition Bill, legislation for “an inclusive and welcoming Canberra".

ACT Government’s agenda to ‘help businesses grow’

The ACT Government will make it easier to start, run, and grow a business in the ACT, and Canberra Business Chamber has welcomed the agenda.

Nominate your 2022 ACT Multicultural Champions

Put forward your nominations for the 2022 ACT Multicultural Awards, recognising individuals and organisations that make Canberra inclusive.

Hospitality sector welcomes ACT liquor licence fee waivers, but feels let down by Commonwealth

The hospitality industry do not have to pay their ACT liquor licenses, but wish the Federal Budget cut the draught beer tax, as expected.

Harmony Week begins

Today marks the start of Harmony Week 2022, an important occasion to highlight inclusiveness, respect, and belonging for all Australians.

Environment becomes human right in Australian first

The ACT will become the first Australian jurisdiction to recognise a healthy environment as a human right.

Belconnen storm clean-up in recovery phase

The recovery phase of dealing with January's Belconnen storm has begun, but it will be several months before the clean-up is finished.

Canberra businesses need consumer confidence to survive

The “shadow lockdown” has meant a difficult start to 2022 for Canberra businesses, and they want the government to restore confidence.

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