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Lets Talk about Disability: Creating a better Canberra

22 June, 2021 - Our community has united in an unprecedented way to make sure that Canberrans in need are supported through challenging times, such as the COVID...

Indian Myna bird declared as a pest animal

21 June, 2021 - Minister for Environment Rebecca Vassarotti announced today the Indian Myna, also known as the Common Myna, is now considered a prohibited pest ...

It’s time to change the law to encourage a culture of care on our roads

21 June, 2021 - Greens MLA Jo Clay will table a bill to better protect pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and all vulnerable road users in the Legislative Ass...

Statement on consent law reform

21 June, 2021 - The exposure draft released by Dr Marisa Paterson regarding consent law reform, including a positive model of consent, is welcomed by the ACT Gr...

Energy Ministers Meeting

11 June, 2021 - Comments attributable to Shane Rattenbury, ACT Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction. “Energy Ministers meetings are an important natio...

Has COVID-19 made women more insecure at home? Emma Davidson Op-Ed

10 June, 2021 - In early 2020 I got stuck in New York as the world came to grips with the COVID pandemic. I had been supporting a group of Aboriginal and Pacifi...

Community members wanted for Legal Aid Review Committee Panel

8 June, 2021 - Canberrans seeking a rewarding volunteer role are encouraged to apply to become a member of the Legal Aid Review Committee Panel, which is respon...

Direct financial support for households that need it most

7 June, 2021 - Quotes attributable to Andrew Barr, Chief Minister and Treasurer: The ACT Government will provide direct financial support to around 31,000 lo...

Supporting positive mental health outcomes for students

7 June, 2021 - The Youth Aware of Mental Health program has been delivered to over 3,000 Year 9 students, promoting positive mental health outcomes for young Ca...

Funding for healthier environments and communities

4 June, 2021 - Community groups and rural landholders will receive a share of over $500,000 in funding as part of three ACT Government grant programs awarded to...

Galambany Court improving lives

3 June, 2021 - A new report has found ACT’s Galambany Circle Sentencing Court has improved wellbeing, health, education and economic outcomes for Aboriginal and...

Maintaining support to manage loose fill asbestos insulation

3 June, 2021 - Residential properties identified as affected by loose fill asbestos insulation after the current buyback program closes on 17 August 2021, will ...

ACT becomes highest level of government in the world to back Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

2 June, 2021 - An ACT Greens motion has passed the Legislative Assembly today, endorsing the push for a Fossil Fuel Non Proliferation Treaty, making the ACT the...

Employment and community triumph in Gungahlin Town Centre plans

2 June, 2021 - Future land sales in Gungahlin will be focused on generating employment and community vibrancy, now a motion put forward by Greens MLA for Yerrab...

Use wood heaters correctly for safe, clean air

1 June, 2021 - On the first day of winter it’s time to remember how to ‘Burn Right Tonight’, or consider switching from wood burners to a less polluting alterna...