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First tranche of projects to reconnect the suburbs with our natural environment

22 November, 2023 - Volunteer groups across the ACT are set to receive a share of $500,000 under the ACT Government’s new Connecting Nature, Connecting People i...

Retired magistrate Lisbeth Campbell to chair Law Reform and Sentencing Advisory Council

22 November, 2023 - The ACT Government has appointed former magistrate Lisbeth Campbell as Chair of the 13-member Law Reform and Sentencing Advisory Council (LR...

Bettong release in Mulligans Flat an example of world-leading ecological restoration

21 November, 2023 - Eight Eastern Bettongs have been released into the Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary expansion area as part of a world-leading ecological re...

Place of Reflection for ‘Mr Fluffy’ Legacy opens at the National Arboretum

20 November, 2023 - A new forest shelter has opened at the National Arboretum as a place of reflection to remember the impact of ‘Mr Fluffy’ loose fill asbestos...

Global boiling: reinforcing conservation efforts amidst an escalating climate crisis

17 November, 2023 - With a predicted dryer than average summer ahead, the ACT Government is applying lessons learnt from the 2020 bushfires to protect the Canbe...

New funding for Canberra’s community gardens

16 November, 2023 - Eighteen local projects have received funding through Round 9 of the Community Garden Grants Program. Minister for the Environment Rebecc...

Work begins on Belconnen Oval Wetland

16 November, 2023 - Work on the Belconnen Oval Wetland to improve water quality and catchment health has now commenced. Minister for Water, Energy and Emissi...

Expert roundtable advises on dangerous driving improvements 

15 November, 2023 - Expert roundtable advises on dangerous driving improvements  ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury today hosted an expert roundtable...

Construction underway for modernised mental health service facilities for young people

13 November, 2023 - A parents room for families with younger children, a purpose-designed therapeutic arts and play activities space, and more interview rooms a...

Statement from Leader of the ACT Greens, Shane Rattenbury MLA

13 November, 2023 - Today I wish to provide a detailed account of the information raised with me about Johnathan Davis and what has happened since that time. ...

ACT Restorative Justice Scheme offers a safe pathway for victim-survivors: expert review

7 November, 2023 - ACT Restorative Justice Scheme offers a safe pathway for victim-survivors: expert review Today in Canberra, Attorney-General Shane Ratt...

The mission to protect and preserve: final plan released on Canberra’s native trees

7 November, 2023 - Today, the ACT Government has announced the final Action Plan to prevent the Loss of Mature Native Trees in the ACT. Minister for the Envi...

Acting judges appointed to Supreme Court

6 November, 2023 - Acting judges appointed to Supreme Court Five acting judges have been appointed by ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury to the ACT Suprem...

ACT introduces new right of appeal to guard against wrongful convictions

2 November, 2023 - ACT introduces new right of appeal to guard against wrongful convictions The ACT Government has introduced a new “right to appeal” agai...

Law reforms next step in improving the court experience of victim-survivors

2 November, 2023 - Law reforms next step in improving the court experience of victim-survivors A Bill to support an improved experience of the court system f...