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Canberra man dies with COVID-19

The man was the 101st person to die with the virus in the ACT since the start of the pandemic.

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No new gas connections for ACT homes and businesses from 2023 under plan to phase out fossil fuels

Rising gas prices are already convincing ACT households to switch to electricity, but the government says all newly built homes…

ACT budget: $22.4m for Future Jobs innovation initiative

The Australian Capital Territory budget for 2022-23 sets aside $22.4 million for its Future Jobs Fund amid several other commitments…

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Wondering what the ACT budget means for you? Here are the five key takeaways

According to the latest ACT budget, the territory's economy is thriving, despite outside forces continuing to threaten Canberrans' hip pockets.

Barr's got a $1b windfall, but it won't be used for expanding services

A booming Canberra population has handed the territory a larger share of GST revenue.

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Work to start on Canberra Hospital masterplan

The government has committed an extra $160 million to health infrastructure.

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Barr has eyes on inflation ahead of 11th ACT budget

Mr Barr said he was optimistic about the ACT's labour market and the territory's overall capacity to weather tough global…

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Health, housing focus for ACT budget

ACT Treasurer and Chief Minister Andrew Barr is set to hand down the 2022/23 budget, amid growing pains in the…

Family of five-year-old who died at Canberra Hospital still waiting for answers as they grieve

The family of five-year-old Rozalia Spadafora, whose death at the Canberra Hospital is the subject of an ACT Coroner's investigation,…

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ACT budget to focus on health, housing

Chief Minister Andrew Barr will hand down the ACT budget on Tuesday following a better than expected recovery revealed in…

ACT government outlines plans to deliver 30,000 new homes over five years, including build-to-rent

An extra 30,000 homes will be built in Canberra over the next five years under the ACT government's plan to…

ACT government to invest $13 million into treatment services for drug and alcohol dependence in upcoming budget

A Canberra residential facility that provides support to young people dealing with alcohol and drug dependence will double in size…

Capital's five-year plan for 'gentle urbanism' revealed

Chief Minister Andrew Barr said it was clear the government could do more to increase housing supply in the territory.

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Reforms and extra staff for ACT ambulance service to improve performance, staff wellbeing

The ambulance service is experiencing "significant demand".

The Canberra Times

ACT moves to reduce over-representation of First Nations people in justice system

There will be $11.5 million spent over the next four years.

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The ACT takes the fast lane to a fuel-free future. What happens next?

The future came into view in Canberra this week, when the government announced no new fossil-fuel powered cars would be…

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Federal government under pressure to increase EV uptake after ACT announces petrol car ban

Electric vehicle advocates and auto industry say Australia needs nationally mandated fuel efficiency standards

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Taskforce to review safety in Canberra schools

The taskforce will undertake a series of reviews across the territory's public schools.

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ACT's electric vehicle strategy to overhaul registration fees for Canberra car owners

Some Canberrans could face higher car registration fees as the ACT government's push for a transition to electric vehicles ramps…

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More waivers, extra charging stations in effort to speed take up of electric cars

The government will also ensure there are 180 public electric vehicle chargers in the territory by 2025, and offer fresh…

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The territory ahead of the states: ACT streaks to the fore on progressive policy

The ACT government is without doubt the most progressive in the country and Andrew Barr suggests a Murdoch-less media has…

Budget to fund design for new college in ACT's north

The ACT's school infrastructure budget will again be focused in the city's north, home to the fastest growing population of…

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Highest number of COVID hospitalisations recorded as new cases stay above 1000

The ACT recorded 1104 new COVID cases in the 24 hours to 8pm on Friday.

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From isolation, Barr in lockstep on national COVID stance

Still unwell and isolating after contracting COVID-19, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr knows full well how uncertain people are feeling.

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ACT budget to provide cash splash for suburbs

Government touts 'biggest ever' upgrade to suburban facilities.

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