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ACT’s CBR Sport Awards finalists revealed

Cycling leads the pack with five cyclists among the finalists of this year's CBR Sport Awards, which celebrate the commitment, resilience, innovation and diversity of Canberra’s sporting community.

ACT Public Education Awards recognise teachers

The 2023 ACT Public Education Awards held this week recognised the dedication of the ACT’s public education staff and volunteers

Two years of early childhood education on horizon for ACT

Education minister Yvette Berry will introduce a bill today to legally enshrine access to two years of early childhood education.

Summit discusses education in the ACT

The Future of Education Ideas Summit marks the halfway point in the ACT Government’s 10-year Future of Education Strategy.

Workforce strategy for ACT early childhood sector

The ACT Government released its new early childhood education and care workforce strategy today, minister Yvette Berry announced. 

Third Action Plan for ACT Women released

The ACT Government released the Third Action Plan under the ACT Women’s Plan 2016-2026, to achieve gender equality for women and girls

Disability royal commission calls for more inclusive society

A Royal Commission into people with disability released its report today - and the ACT Government has welcomed the news.

94% of ACT year 12 graduates go on to work, study or both

Ninety-four per cent of 2021 year 12 graduates from ACT schools were employed or undertaking further study, or both, in 2022, compared to the national rate of 92 per cent.

Have your say: Should mobile phones be banned in ACT schools?

Mobile phones are allowed in ACT public schools, but the ACT Government is considering banning or restricting their use.

ACT Government to report on ‘flawed’ public housing program

Mark Parton MLA called for the ACT Government to release a six-monthly snapshot of public housing stock and an update on growth and renewal.

‘No child should go hungry’: ACT public schools to guarantee healthy canteen food

All ACT public schools will soon have canteens serving healthy food, following Greens MLA Johnathan Davis’s motion this week.

New ‘accessible and sustainable’ public housing in Calwell

The ACT Government has built a new public housing development in Calwell with 30 dwellings: 22 two-bedroom homes and eight three-bedroom homes. All have seven-star energy ratings, and are designed to be used by people with disabilities.

2024 ACT Women’s Awards nominations ope

The ACT Women’s Awards recognise women and gender diverse people who improve the status and lives of women and girls in the ACT.

Workload relief and payrises in ACT teachers Enterprise Agreement

The Australian Education Union ACT welcomes the ACT Public Sector Education Directorate (Teaching Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2023–26.

New Stromlo BMX facility to host Australia’s biggest event

By the end of the year, Stromlo Forest Park will have a new BMX freestyle jump facility - ready for Australia's biggest event.

ACT halts mandatory relocations of public housing tenants

The ACT Government has paused mandatory relocations of tenants under the Growing and Renewing Public Housing program until the end of August.

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