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Nazi symbols banned in ACT

29 August, 2023 - New criminal offences will help keep Canberrans safe after the ACT Legislative Assembly passed legislation prohibiting the public display of N...

A VISION FOR THE FUTURE: ACT GREENS CALL FOR ZONING OVERHAUL TO ADDRESS HOUSING CRISIS

25 August, 2023 - The ACT Greens have resolved to campaign for substantial changes to zoning across Canberra as one way to address the escalating housing crisis...

Heritage refresh to tell Canberra’s stories

25 August, 2023 - It’s time for community input on a proposed refresh of the ACT’s heritage system, to better identify, protect and celebrate places of natural ...

New rebate to help small businesses electrify

25 August, 2023 - ACT small businesses can now access rebates of up to $10,000 to help transition their workplaces and work practices away from fossil-fuel gas ...

ACT Government moves to phase-out wood heaters by 2045

24 August, 2023 - The ACT Government has released its response to the Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment's investigation into wood heater polic...

Our Vision for Canberra's future: ACT Greens Planning Policy

24 August, 2023 - On August 21st the ACT Greens members backed an exciting plan for Canberra's future.

Older, wiser and mentally healthier Canberrans

23 August, 2023 - A new report commissioned by the ACT Government has found Canberrans have better mental health outcomes as they grow older. The PATH Throug...

ACT Gov releases 20-year plan for Canberra’s natural resources

22 August, 2023 - Today, the ACT Government will announce the new ‘Caring for Dhawura Ngunnawal: A Natural Resource Plan for the ACT 2022-2042’ which will ...

ACT welcomes renewed commitment to delivering the Murray Darling Basin Plan

22 August, 2023 - ACT Minister for Water, Shane Rattenbury, has welcomed the announcement from the Federal Government that they have reached an agreement&n...

Improving the health and wellbeing of ACT detainees

17 August, 2023 - The ACT Government has released a new five-year plan to improve the health and wellbeing of adult detainees in the ACT. The ACT Detainee He...

New ACT Architect Board to continue the work of building better homes for Canberra

17 August, 2023 - Five board members have been appointed to the ACT Architects Board, responsible for ensuring registered architects are providing services to t...

ACT Gov recognises the foundational work of our ACT environmental volunteers

16 August, 2023 - Volunteers from across the Territory gathered last Saturday (12 August) for the first ACT Environmental Volunteer Conference, which recognises...

Funding for CARE’s legal service at ACAT

16 August, 2023 - A free legal service pilot program for Canberrans involved in consumer or credit law disputes will be available for a further 12 months at the...

2023 Heritage Grant recipients announced

15 August, 2023 - Fifteen community led projects and three community partnership projects will receive a share of $344,000 through the ACT Heritage Grants progr...

Nominations are open for the Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards

10 August, 2023 - Calling Canberrans to nominate people with disability, businesses and individuals who create a more inclusive Canberra for the 2023 Chief Mini...