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The Latest Breaking News from Andrew Barr

Vacancy tax won't fix ACT housing affordability, inquiry finds

Inquiry found vacant properties are not affecting supply.

The Canberra Times

Could rent controls ease Australia’s housing crisis?

Advocates say caps or freezes may help reduce pressure on renters but experts warn they are not a simple fix

The Guardian - AU

So much for a handover: Barr decides he's not going anywhere

After a change of heart, the Treasurer's 13th budget certainly won't be his last.

The Canberra Times

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$50 million cost to transfer Calvary, budget papers reveal

There will also be $64 million for design work on a new hospital.

The Canberra Times

A surplus glints in the distance as Barr outlines his economic blueprint

Reality or mirage, it almost does not matter if the budget gets back into black.

The Canberra Times

'Focus is on health, housing and cost-of-living', Barr says

But the government won't speed up tax reform despite a surplus.

The Canberra Times

Cost-of-living pinch drives ACT budget plans as concessions expanded

The ACT budget will be handed down this afternoon.

The Canberra Times

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ACT budget shows population, economy are set for growth

The latest ACT budget shows the national capital is on track to become the fastest-growing state or territory in the country.

AAP

A potential new site for the Civic pool revealed

The NCA is developing a master plan for the park.

The Canberra Times

Cost-of-living budget help to push ACT towards zero emissions target

The expanding scheme aims to electrify more homes and government buildings.

The Canberra Times

Vietnamese flair to Canberra's newest craft beer collaboration

The beer was brewed by BentSpoke Brewing Co.

The Canberra Times

Barr predicts ACT will avoid recession as rate hikes hit land sales

Land sales slow as higher borrowing costs bite, Chief Minister says.

The Canberra Times

Boost to tourism in ACT budget

Barr wants the ACT's visitor economy to be $4 billion annually.

The Canberra Times

Barr says Greens 'naive' but Canavan bill is 'dead on arrival'

Meanwhile, the ACT Greens are defending their federal colleagues.

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Govt prefers targeted program rather than free public transport: Barr

The ACT government is prepared to examine expanding concessions.

The Canberra Times

Barr hopeful of progress on more land for housing soon

This includes expanding the ACT's north-west border.

AAP

'Sub-par' Canberra stadium facilities cost opportunity

The NRL thinks a new stadium should be built in Canberra's Civic area and has criticised the "sub-par" facilities at GIO Stadium in suburban Bruce.

The Canberra Times

Homelessness services get $20m boost amid 'worst housing crisis in generations'

Homelessness services in Canberra are seeing increasing demand.

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No commitment on Molonglo as momentum builds for new city police HQ

Molonglo Valley gains a new fire and ambulance facility but police will need to wait.

The Canberra Times

ACT to receive $50m of social housing spend

A plan for more housing will be developed in the coming months.

The Canberra Times

Calvary takeover fight to be brought to Senate again

It follows an unsuccessful motion for a Senate inquiry.

The Canberra Times

Joint fire and ambulance station for Molonglo Valley

The station is expected to be built by 2026.

The Canberra Times

Floriade eyes 'ambitious target' of $60 million revenue

The event needs to bounce back after COVID, Andrew Barr says.

The Canberra Times

Safe Haven to be established at Canberra Hospital

It is being funded in the upcoming ACT budget.

The Canberra Times

ACT government to invest $35m in Acton Waterfront development

'Acton Waterfront will become a new lakeside destination.'

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