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Canberrans resilient during natural disasters

16 February, 2023 - Two new reports commissioned by the ACT Government have found older Canberrans were emotionally resilient following the 2019/20 bushfires. ...

Speech by Jo Clay MLA on the 2023 bus timetable

16 February, 2023 - On Monday 30th January Network 2023 was launched. Canberra’s bus users are not happy, I have heard this loud and clear. We are trying t...

Yowani Country Club becomes ‘pokie-free’

10 February, 2023 - The ACT Government continues to reduce harm from electronic gaming machines while supporting sustainable community clubs, as Yowani Country ...

ACT Greens support Voice to Parliament

8 February, 2023 - Today, the ACT Greens supported a motion in the Legislative Assembly to support the Voice to Parliament. “The ACT Greens are strongly com...

Birth is not an illness - don't force us into hospital

7 February, 2023 - Jo Clay MLA will table community petitions with over 3000 signatures calling for a freestanding birth centre. She will also call on the Assem...

Help the ACT reduce emissions and inspire change

6 February, 2023 - To support community-led projects focused on reducing emissions, the ACT Government’s 2023 Community Zero Emissions Grant program is now open...

Independent board to oversee the implementation of Dhulwa recommendations

6 February, 2023 - Minister for Mental Health, Emma Davidson has announced that the ACT Government has accepted all recommendations of the report from the Inqui...

Modern safety standards to become mandatory for all home swimming pools

4 February, 2023 - The ACT Government is introducing regulatory reforms that will require all barriers on home swimming pools to be compliant with modern safety...

Coordinator General to oversee improving housing access, affordability and choice

3 February, 2023 - The ACT Government’s policy framework to deliver more housing in the ACT will be overseen by a new Office of the Coordinator General for Hous...

Board of Inquiry lead appointed

2 February, 2023 - The ACT Government has appointed Mr Walter Sofronoff KC as Chair of the Board of Inquiry into the conduct of criminal justice agencies involv...

Canberra’s first grid-scale battery switched on

2 February, 2023 - The ACT’s first grid-scale battery, supported by the ACT Government, has been switched on, representing a significant milestone in Canberra’s...

Have your say on developer regulation

2 February, 2023 - To ensure the community and industry can have confidence and trust in property developers, the ACT Government is constructing a regulation sc...

Updating the ACT registration system and introducing new motor vehicle concessions

1 February, 2023 - As part of our commitment to reduce light vehicle emissions, the ACT Government will gradually transition from the current weight-based vehic...

$2.6m to continue homelessness supports

23 January, 2023 - The ACT Government is providing an additional $2.6 million so that Canberrans in need can access crisis accommodation and support services, i...

Remembering the Canberra bushfires of 2003

18 January, 2023 - When four lives were lost in the Canberra bushfires of 18 January 2003, and almost 500 homes destroyed, our city changed forever. Almost 500 ...