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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.

ABC News

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

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

The Canberra Times

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.

ABC News

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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.

AAP

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

The Guardian - AU

Tourist numbers still below pre-COVID peak but visitors to ACT spending more

Visitor expenditure grew 144 per cent to $3.04 billion in 2022.

The Canberra Times

Co-design and a 'razzle dazzle boat' in fresh start for Kingston Arts Precinct

Arts organisations will benefit from the mix of old and new on the site, a newly appointed architect says.

The Canberra Times

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ACT government tables Australia's first laws to stop irreversible intersex surgery on children

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr says it has taken too long to give intersex people the right to be consulted about permanent procedures.

ABC News

Intersex rights promised in Australian-first laws

New laws to prevent medical intervention forced on intersex people have been introduced for the first time in Australia by the ACT government.

AAP

Canberra's iconic Telstra Tower on Black Mountain to get a makeover that celebrates Ngunnawal culture

Black Mountain's iconic Telstra Tower is set for a makeover, with the telecommunications giant confirming that it wants to restore the site as a "premier destination" that celebrates Ngunnawal culture.

ABC News

ACT funds football clubs. Why not a theatre company, asks Barr

Work will also advance on a Civic music pavilion.

The Canberra Times

Canberra man tells inquiry heritage concerns blocked him from installing more solar panels on 22-year-old house

The ACT government is accepting submissions as part of an inquiry into the effectiveness and operation of heritage issues in Canberra.

ABC News

Barr's call for more 'missing middle' housing in ACT welcomed

The HIA's local executive director said it was positive the Chief Minister supported allowing more smaller homes.

The Canberra Times

PM feels no shame over ‘significant’ power price rises

Looming energy price rises are not an embarrassment for the government, the prime ministers says, despite describing the hikes as significant. The

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Future energy price rises are 'significant': Albanese

The prime minister says energy price hikes would have been higher were it not for market intervention, while denying the increases were embarrassing.

The Canberra Times

How CMAG is marking Canberra Day

From artworks to artefacts, there's plenty to see.

ABC News

British rail expert backs push for upgrades to 'rather decayed' Canberra to Sydney train line

The leading expert on fast rail recently examined the slow route, saying modest upgrades could make the journey time comparable to driving.

The Canberra Times

New agreement needed to avoid repeat 'unfortunate' Assembly breach

This could prevent another "unfortunate" breach of parliamentary privilege, a committee has said.

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Newcastle Herald

Sydney to Newcastle first for high-speed rail: federal Infrastructure Minister

Catherine King said she expected a new business case would back Sydney to Newcastle, dampening hopes of fast improvements to the Canberra line.

The Canberra Times

'An incentive to sell more': Barr hits back at claims govt is restricting land release

Mr Barr said there was no incentive to not releasing land.

The Guardian - AU

‘Snail rail’: ACT chief challenges Albanese government to upgrade Canberra-Sydney train line

Exclusive: High-speed rail advocates support call from Andrew Barr, saying even gradually beginning track duplication could cut travel times in half within a decadeGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast

The Canberra Times

End zone own goal, planners and builders urge ACT govt

Housing advocates Greater Canberra, the YWCA, urban planning consultancy Purdon and the Master Builders ACT are among a coalition calling for "missing middle" housing.

The Canberra Times

ACT border move may need to happen sooner, documents say

There are talks under way to move the ACT's border in Canberra's north.

The Canberra Times

Liberals raise more questions about Greens minister's workplace culture

The Canberra Liberals again asked the Mental Health Minister to explain findings from a review of her office.

The Canberra Times

Inquiry to examine cost of living pressures

The inquiry will look at how the ACT government can specifically address cost of living pressures.

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