Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from Andrew Barr

Calvary takeover bill passes ACT's parliament

There was a fiery debate in the Assembly.

The Canberra Times

Legislation passes allowing ACT government to move ahead with plans to take over Calvary Public Hospital

Controversial legislation enabling the ACT government to take over Calvary Public Hospital is passed in the Legislative Assembly.

ABC News

Feedback on planning reform shows uncertainty, dual occupancy support

A majority of Canberrans said they were unsure how good outcomes would be delivered.

The Canberra Times

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Dear Matthew: Wish you were here

Sarah Payne writes a heart-rending letter to her stepson Matthew McLuckie.

The Canberra Times

'Elite sport in Canberra will die': Stuart slams Barr's NRL funding 'excuse'

Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart wasn't about to mince words after the latest chapter of Canberra's stadium debate.

The Canberra Times

Design team picked for brutalist, modern Canberra theatre

The plan is said to reflect Canberra's history and contemporary needs.

The Canberra Times

ACT government to take over Calvary Public Hospital to make way for new $1b northside hospital

Calvary's Catholic owners say it is "extremely disappointed" by the government's plans to take over the jointly managed hospital and build a new one.

ABC News

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

'We have a pathway': Barr dismisses health royal commission call

Mr Barr said health was a challenge for every jurisdiction.

The Canberra Times

ACT agency eyed Middle East millions to fund stadium, light rail

A contractor signed off on early talks with financiers in 2014.

The Canberra Times

'Most significant form of inquiry': Liberals call for royal commission into health

They will take the policy to next year's ACT election.

The Canberra Times

ACT Greens call for two-year freeze on Canberra rents and cap on price increases for new tenants

The Greens, who are part of the ACT government, want rental prices to be frozen for existing tenants, and increases capped at two per cent for new tenants.

ABC News

ACT Greens back calls for national two-year rent freeze, caps

A freeze was needed to address the rental crisis, the party said.

The Canberra Times

Barr, Davidson at odds on NDIS spending targets

The ACT's Disability Minister is against the proposed target.

The Canberra Times

How Canberra became a progressive paradise – and a housing hell

Part of what makes the ACT so ahead of the legislative curve is also partly why the government is stuck in development paralysis

The Guardian - AU

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Canberra Times

Revealed: How cabinet pushed back on Barr's urban infill plan

The sites Andrew Barr wanted released for housing.

The Canberra Times

Tourist park blindsided by urban infill plan revelation

Nicko Ivanov of Alivio Tourist Park was shocked by the idea.

The Canberra Times

'Nothing about us without us': Centre named after Sue Salthouse

The centre was built with recycled wood and brick materials.

The Canberra Times

Barr heads to Japan and South Korea as documents reveal more trips planned

This trip is focused on the electrification of the ACT.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Canberra Times

Govt calls for Evoenergy payouts to cover power surge damages

A power surge damaged appliances in a cluster of Farrer homes.

The Canberra Times

ACT's battery deal could serve as blueprint for other states: Barr

But detail on a new revenue-sharing deal remains under wraps.

ABC News

Much-hyped Big Canberra Battery finds an owner as ACT government spruiks benefits to energy security

The ACT government announces it's partnering with Eku Energy to deliver the much-hyped Big Canberra Battery which could power one-third of Canberra for two hours.

The Canberra Times

ACT does 'innovative' deal to secure $400m big battery

The battery system would help prevent blackouts, the government said.

ABC News

Fiji Airways set to open direct international flights between Canberra and Nadi airports

Canberrans will be able to fly directly to Fiji for the first time in almost 20 years, with details of the route to be unveiled on Friday.

AAP

Workforce participation, skill shortages to be targeted

Australia's treasurers have told the Commonwealth it needs to remove barriers to employment, including by boosting access to affordable childcare.

The Guardian - AU

State treasurers propose targeting men to work in care sector to boost productivity

Board of treasurers’ submission to employment white paper taskforce suggests making training flexible and promoting regional jobs

1 … 16 17 18 19

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Canberra Health Services

Calvary Public Hospital

30 stories

Evoenergy

29 stories

the Gulf Cooperation Council

26 stories

Calvary Public Hospital Bruce

20 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.