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Supporting zero-emissions community projects with grant program

1 February, 2022 - Canberrans looking to help reduce emissions and inspire change can now apply for a Community Zero Emissions Grant with $150,000 available to ...

Another year wasted, ecosystems continue to collapse as Samuel Review gathers dust, says ACT Greens

28 January, 2022 - Twelve months have passed since the Federal Government released the Samuel Review, which  warned Australia's national environmental laws...

Better access to eating disorder services

25 January, 2022 - A new service, the ACT Eating Disorders Clinical Hub, has launched today so Canberrans can better understand, navigate, and access eating dis...

Keeping older Canberrans connected

21 January, 2022 - As COVID continues to spread across the community those most-at risk, particularly older Canberrans, are encouraged to use the many resources...

The ACT Greens call for a “fairer fines” approach to speed zones

21 January, 2022 - The ACT Greens call on the ACT Government to continue to make streets slower and make fines fair to help address social disadvantage. “Slo...

Supporting the human rights of detainees

20 January, 2022 - Three independent bodies – the Office of the Inspector of Correctional Services, the ACT Human Rights Commission, and the ACT Ombudsman to th...

Covid advice has changed. A statement by Shane Rattenbury MLA

11 January, 2022 - I hope you’ve had some rest and recuperation over recent weeks -- although it has been a tumultuous, confusing, and sometimes deeply frustrat...

Stay kind to yourself and others this holiday season

22 December, 2021 - Minister for Mental Health Emma Davidson is encouraging Canberrans to take some time for their mental health and wellbeing during the holida...

Measuring ACT emissions for 2020-21

17 December, 2021 - The ACT Government has released its annual report outlining the territory’s greenhouse gas emissions for 2020-21 and progress towards our em...

Funding boost for Canberra’s community legal services

16 December, 2021 - ACT community legal services will provide a range of new initiatives to assist women - including victim survivors - and people needing menta...

Social connection and community support through technology grants

16 December, 2021 - A new funding round for community organisations to bolster their digital access and literacy opens today to increase flexibility, response, ...

Accommodation partner announced for 2022 Canberra and Region Heritage Festival

14 December, 2021 - For the first time in its history, the Canberra and Region Heritage Festival will have an accommodation partner, with the heritage-listed Me...

Greens respond to Giralang Shop Inquiry Committee Report

14 December, 2021 - Andrew Braddock MLA, Member for Yerrabi has responded to the interim report into Giralang Shops published today by the Standing Committee on...

Have your say on expanding voting rights to young people in the ACT

14 December, 2021 - Today the Justice and Community Safety Committee in the ACT Legislative Assembly announced an inquiry into extending voting rights to 16 and...

New electric vehicle charging outlook to guide future investment

13 December, 2021 - A new Electric Vehicle Charging Outlook for the ACT has been released today, providing guidance for industry to ensure a strategic rollout o...