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Updated National Construction Code marks the next step in ACT building quality

2 May, 2023 - New requirements for building and construction outlined in the 2022 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC) came into effect in the ACT on...

Canberra drivers lead the way in electric vehicles

1 May, 2023 - New data for the ACT has shown that nearly one in five new cars registered is a zero emissions vehicle (ZEV). ZEV registrations in the ACT have...

Native ACT animals under threat: urgent conservation action being taken

1 May, 2023 - The ACT continues to face significant challenges to the conservation of its native animals with the threatened species listings of nine animals ch...

New funding for clubs will reduce reliance on gambling revenue

24 April, 2023 - Six ACT community clubs will benefit from the latest round of industry funding aimed at promoting the long-term sustainability of the sector. ...

ACT Seniors Card providing support for older Canberrans

19 April, 2023 - The ACT Seniors Card is a valued support for older Canberrans but not all eligible people are aware of the concessions available to them, a rec...

Australian first partnership helps Canberrans make their next choice electric

19 April, 2023 - The ACT Government and CHOICE have collaborated to create a new free online tool to make it easier for Canberrans to start thinking about trans...

New ACT Heritage Council appointed

19 April, 2023 - A new Heritage Council has been appointed by the Minister for Heritage under the Heritage Act 2004 for an interim period to lead the ...

Relief fund launches to support Canberrans experiencing rental stress

17 April, 2023 - Canberrans experiencing financial stress or hardship paying their rent can apply for financial assistance from the ACT Government from 17 April...

Spit Hoods leave the Neighbourhood

14 April, 2023 - ACT Greens Police spokesperson Andrew Braddock MLA for Yerrabi has welcomed today’s decision by the Australian Federal Police to discontinue th...

Review of offences will better protect vulnerable people

13 April, 2023 - The ACT Government is asking Canberrans to have their say on three criminal offences introduced in 2021 to better protect vulnerable people fro...

Opinion: How should the ACT build the missing middle? Ft. Jo Clay MLA

5 April, 2023 - The Greens want a vibrant city where people can move around easily. We want to preserve our remaining habitat and make sure we have plenty of tr...

New Resident Judge for ACT Supreme Court

3 April, 2023 - Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury has today announced the appointment of Verity McWilliam as the new Resident Judge of the ACT Supreme Court. ...

New energy efficiency standard will support Canberra renters

31 March, 2023 - Rental homes across the ACT will now have to meet a minimum energy efficiency standard for ceiling insulation which will help keep Canberra hom...

How should we build Canberra’s missing middle?

30 March, 2023 - The ACT Greens today called for a Committee to consider inquiring into how we plan our city for growth in terms of medium-density developm...

The future of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) in Australia

29 March, 2023 - Canberra continues to charge forward, officially going live with its world first project that demonstrates how V2G services can be technically ...