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“For The Lake’s Sake” – We must protect Lake Tuggeranong from grass clippings and leaf litter.

24 November, 2022 - ACT Greens Member for Brindabella Johnathan Davis MLA will tomorrow move a motion in the ACT Legislative Assembly calling on the ACT Governm...

Driving reform to make Canberra roads safer

23 November, 2022 - The ACT Government has today introduced new road safety legislation to tackle excessive speeding, targeting hooning and other dangerous driv...

Expanding voting rights to 16 & 17 year olds

22 November, 2022 - ACT Greens welcome the New Zealand Labor Government’s announcement that it will draft legislation to expand voting rights to 16 & 17 yea...

ACT Greens Oppose Tarago Incinerator

21 November, 2022 - Veolia is pushing ahead with its proposal for an industrial waste incinerator in Tarago, despite environmental concerns and objections from ...

Arboretum to host a place of reflection for Mr Fluffy legacy

21 November, 2022 - A forest shelter at the National Arboretum will become a place of reflection to remember the impact of Mr Fluffy loose fill asbestos insulat...

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...