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Red tape and silver bullets: tough task for housing fix

Governments are taking aim at red tape to fix a chronic undersupply of housing in Australia but the industry warns cultural issues will be harder to fix.

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Health levy a bitter pill to mend sick territory budget

Ratepayers will cop a $250 levy to help plug a health funding shortfall in the ACT budget, which also included investment in housing and cost-of-living relief.

AAP

ACT budget on life support amid health funding woes

As he readies his first budget, ACT Treasurer Chris Steel warns the territory's finances are unsustainable without a health funding boost from the Commonwealth.

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Spotlight on inflation as state treasurers come clean

Monthly inflation data and state budget updates are set to dominate the economic agenda and shape the Reserve Bank's next cash rate call.

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Strike drama marks tough start to next phase of bus improvements

The 'spontaneous' strike was a significant escalation to an ongoing saga.

The Canberra Times

Greens blame Labor's inaction on driver safety for snap bus strike

Chris Steel defends record on responding to drivers' concerns.

The Canberra Times

'We have had to scramble': Commuter chaos as bus drivers strike

Rideshare fares surged with Canberra's bus network off the road.

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Cabinet to focus on infrastructure as Andrew Barr unveils full team

Here's a full list of cabinet members and the ACT's new ministers.

The Canberra Times

Barr set to relinquish treasury amid big ACT public service shake-up

Chief Minister promises 'economics team', hints at fewer directorates.

The Canberra Times

Hard breathing and broad smiles as gym reopens

The gym where bodies defy the infirmities of age.

The Canberra Times

No Woden light rail contract signed until after 2028 ACT election

Does another election campaign fought on the tram's future loom?

The Canberra Times

'Disconnected and dormitory': Liberals' Kowen plan slammed

The Liberals say a Kowen development could add 100,000 dwellings.

The Canberra Times

Will the millions wasted under the ACT govt play on voters' minds?

There's been many integrity and financial issues. Will it matter?

The Canberra Times

Names revealed for Canberra's next two suburbs

An activist and architect are being honoured.

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Start date for Canberra's public transport free travel period revealed

Free travel is expected to last at least six weeks.

The Canberra Times

Beware the fine print: Majura Valley farmers not happy with lease details

Farmers read the fine print of latest offer - and they're not happy.

The Canberra Times

Modern family: on the campaign trail with baby Maeve

Families come in all shapes and sizes, as Chris Steel now knows.

The Canberra Times

The 'challenging' housing debate Steel says Canberra has to have

Minister warns against ACT becoming 'island of unaffordability'.

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Space for 60,000 extra homes if suburbs upzoned, Property Council says

Wider changes to zoning would deliver more housing in the ACT, industry group says.

The Canberra Times

Greens plan to speed up light rail build based on 'fantasy': Steel

Rolling construction would speed up project, Greens say. But Labor disagrees.

The Canberra Times

Labor's bus plan has the Greens and Liberals lining up to take credit

Tripartisan backing for buses. Tripartisan disagreement on detail.

The Canberra Times

Bluetts Block, on city's western fringe, put up for permanent protection

Area to be put forward for nature reserve protection.

The Canberra Times

Local buses every 20 minutes in Labor's electric bus buying plan

The plan will need more than 350 bus drivers recruited before 2028.

The Canberra Times

Holt set to get new supermarket, community centre and 150 affordable homes

"We are excited to get on with finally turning our vision into reality."

The Canberra Times

'My heart's racing': Majura Valley farmers offered 25-year leases 'in-principle'

'I want to be happy but there's a little bit inside me saying, 'Just wait'.

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