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Learn about Canberra’s world-leading conservation efforts at Wildbark

21 November, 2022 - Minister for the Environment Rebecca Vassarotti welcomed the opening of the new nature-based nature reserve and learning centre, Wildbark, a...

Supporting the inclusion and belonging of the ACT veteran community

21 November, 2022 - Minister for Veterans and Seniors, Emma Davidson MLA today announced the recipients of the 2022-23 Veterans’ Grants. A total of $43,250 will...

Have YourSay on future of Namadgi’s bushfire damaged huts

19 November, 2022 - The ACT Government is seeking community feedback on a proposal to rebuild two heritage listed stockman huts in Namadgi National Park destroy...

Canberrans encouraged to share their views on the ACT Seniors Card Program

14 November, 2022 - The ACT Government is launching public consultation on the future of the ACT Seniors Card Program. More than 77,000 Canberrans aged over ...

Statement regarding incident at Adult Mental Health Unit

13 November, 2022 - “This is a very distressing situation for families of those involved and for staff and other patients at the Adult Mental Health Unit. My th...

ACT Residential Eating Disorder Facility site confirmed

9 November, 2022 - Minister for Mental Health Emma Davidson has announced the ACT Residential Centre for eating disorders will be built in Coombs. A tender f...

New energy efficiency standard for Canberra rentals

9 November, 2022 - The ACT Government will introduce a new minimum energy efficiency standard for ACT rental properties from April 2023, with a phase in period ...

Know how to spot a scam this Scams Awareness Week

7 November, 2022 - Canberrans are encouraged to learn to identify the key scam signs to protect themselves and their loved ones, as more than $7 million was los...

Transformation – an exhibition made from 100% recycled material for Recycling Week

7 November, 2022 - “Endless consumption on a finite planet does not work,” said Jo Clay MLA, ACT Greens Spokesperson for Arts and the Circular Economy.  ...

FuelCheck now available in the ACT in a boost to Canberra motorists

4 November, 2022 - Minister for Consumer Affairs and Energy, Shane Rattenbury says Canberra motorists will have access to real-time fuel pricing comparisons acr...

Finding the Purple Copper Butterfly

3 November, 2022 - Previously only known to occur in the Central Tablelands of NSW, populations of the rare Purple Copper Butterfly (Paralucia spinifera) have b...

Raising the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility

3 November, 2022 - Ministers Rattenbury and Davidson have released a position paper which gives more detail on the ACT Government’s commitment to raising the Mi...

Spit hoods continue to be used in the ACT

2 November, 2022 - ACT Greens police spokesperson Andrew Braddock MLA for Yerrabi welcomed the news that South Australia's Labor Convention passed a motion call...

Consultation on draft Territory Plan and District Strategies welcome

1 November, 2022 - “The new Territory Plan and District Strategies will shape Canberra for decades to come. I welcome today’s release of the draft plans for con...

New strategic plan to end homelessness in the ACT

31 October, 2022 - Minister for Homelessness Rebecca Vassarotti released the ACT’s Strategic Investment Plan for the Homelessness sector, marking a milestone in...