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Equity is a key to the electric vehicle revolution - Shane Rattenbury Op-Ed

27 May, 2021 - Jaguar recently announced that it will no longer manufacture petrol or diesel vehicles from 2025 but will focus exclusively on its range of elect...

New project helps Canberrans ‘Make the Move’ to clean transport

26 May, 2021 - A new program will give local businesses the tools and knowledge to ‘Make the Move’ to zero emissions transport, building on the ACT’s posit...

Government establishes advisory council for ACT community clubs

25 May, 2021 - The ACT Government has established a new advisory council to help reduce the harm from gambling while building a long-term and sustainable clubs ...

Two years of free registration for zero emissions vehicles

24 May, 2021 - From today, newly purchased zero emissions vehicles (ZEVs) will receive two years of free registration in the ACT. Quotes attributable to Andr...

ACT Government’s zero emissions vehicle program wins Australasian award

20 May, 2021 - The ACT Government has won the 2021 Fleet Environment Award, awarded by the Australasian Fleet Management Association, recognising its outstandin...

Why are kangaroos culled in Canberra?

20 May, 2021 - Firstly, thank you for visiting this page and seeking out more information. Whether you’re learning about it for the first time, or you’ve known ...

Grants support community-led recovery

18 May, 2021 - Assistant Minister for Seniors, Veterans, Families and Community Services Emma Davidson today announced the successful applicants of the second r...

ACT Landlords encouraged to consider scheme to increase affordable rental properties

13 May, 2021 - The ACT Government has indefinitely extended land tax exemptions for landlords who rent their properties at less than 75% market rates, to help a...

Greens seek to build a better normal in Gungahlin’s Town Centre

11 May, 2021 - An ACT Greens motion in the Legislative Assembly today seeks to improve livability in Gungahlin as infill targets and affordable housing targets ...

Join the ACT Climate Change Council

11 May, 2021 - Applications are now open for new members to join the ACT Climate Change Council. Minister for Emissions Reduction Shane Rattenbury is encoura...

Swift parrots’ future being cut down

7 May, 2021 - More than 50 swift parrots have been sighted in Canberra over the past week, as the critically endangered bird migrates from Tasmania to mainland ...

Kicking the Gas Habit - Shane Rattenbury Op-ed

6 May, 2021 - By Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Shane Rattenbury  Australia’s so-called “gas led recovery” is shaping up to be even more h...

How to Think in Circles - an ACT perspective - Jo Clay Op-Ed

5 May, 2021 - Jo Clay is the ACT Greens spokesperson for the Circular Economy. I've worked in the recycling industry for over a decade. When I began, the...

ACT Veteran community needed to inform Royal Commission Terms of Reference

3 May, 2021 - Assistant Minister for Seniors, Veterans, Families and Communities, Emma Davidson, is inviting Canberra’s veteran community to put forward their v...