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Program supports new mums with their mental, emotional and social wellbeing

23 April, 2024 - Following a successful pilot phase, a new Canberra Health Services therapy program helping new mothers who are struggling with complex social a...

Roll up your sleeves to stay healthy this winter

22 April, 2024 - Canberrans can look after their health and wellbeing this winter by getting an influenza vaccination ahead of an expected increase in respirato...

Sustainable upgrades for public and community housing

22 April, 2024 - Approximately 585 public and 70 community housing properties have received ceiling insulation upgrades through Phase 1 of the Home Energy Suppo...

Greens tell Labor – light rail can and must be built faster

20 April, 2024 - On the 5th anniversary of the commencement of Canberra’s light rail, the ACT Greens say Canberrans are right to feel let down by Labor, and the...

37 endangered Northern Corroboree Frogs discovered at sites across Namadgi

17 April, 2024 - For the first time in five years, Northern Corroboree Frogs have been detected in Ginini Flats at the Namadgi National Park, lifting hopes that...

Improving corrections system fairness

11 April, 2024 - A bill introduced today by Corrections and Justice Health Minister Emma Davidson, aims to improve rehabilitation outcomes for people sentenced ...

ACT modernises jury system

10 April, 2024 - The ACT has today passed new laws to protect the integrity of jury trials and streamline the process, reducing delays and costs for all involve...

ACT strengthens criminal justice system with clearer disclosure laws and new protections for victim-survivors 

10 April, 2024 - The ACT Government has announced significant reforms designed to make the Territory’s criminal justice system fairer and more transparent. T...

Delivering on nationally agreed reforms to renters’ rights and national fundraising principles

9 April, 2024 - The ACT Government is introducing legislation designed strengthen tenants’ rights and make de-regulatory reforms for charities and recruitment c...

Old Parties Combine to Vote Against Renters

9 April, 2024 - ACT Labor and the Canberra Liberals have today voted against measures to address the inequality crisis. They’ve said no to freezing rents for th...

Consultation opens on laws for off-the-plan property contracts

8 April, 2024 - The ACT Government has opened consultation on the laws protecting off-the-plan home buyers from unfair contract cancellations.  In 2021 ...

ACT GREENS TO BUILD AND BUY 10,000 HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE PUBLIC HOMES

4 April, 2024 - Today, the ACT Greens have announced an election commitment which will  fundamentally reshape Canberra's housing market and empower Canberr...

ACT FULFILS WATER RECOVERY COMMITMENTS UNDER MURRAY-DARLING BASIN PLAN

3 April, 2024 - The Albanese Labor Government and the Australian Capital Territory Government have reached an agreement to fulfill the ACT’s water recovery obli...

Playgroup for parents in custody keeps families connected

27 March, 2024 - ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS), together with SHINE for Kids, have launched a playgroup for family members in custody at the Alexander Maconoc...

ACT Region’s waterway health improving

22 March, 2024 - ACT Region’s waterway health improving The latest Catchment Health Indicator Program (CHIP) report has delivered promising results with the ...