ACT budget bounces back from lockdowns The ACT's economy has recorded a rebound following last year's COVID-19 lockdown, with a better-than-expected budget bottom line. AAP · Aug 1, 2022
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, reflect on the little girl they lost. ABC News · Jul 31, 2022
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 the March budget review. AAP · Jul 31, 2022
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 significantly increase the city's housing supply to meet population growth. ABC News · Jul 30, 2022
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 as part of new funding to be announced in the ACT budget next week. ABC News · Jul 29, 2022
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. The Canberra Times · Jul 29, 2022
Reforms and extra staff for ACT ambulance service to improve performance, staff wellbeing The ambulance service is experiencing "significant demand". The Canberra Times · Jul 25, 2022
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. The Canberra Times · Jul 24, 2022
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 allowed in 13 years' time. The Canberra Times · Jul 22, 2022
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 The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2022
Taskforce to review safety in Canberra schools The taskforce will undertake a series of reviews across the territory's public schools. The Canberra Times · Jul 21, 2022
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 us. ABC News · Jul 20, 2022
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 incentives to help people install chargers and buy vehicles. The Canberra Times · Jul 20, 2022
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 school aged children. The Canberra Times · Jul 17, 2022
The Canberra Times · Jul 16, 2022 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.
The Canberra Times · Jul 16, 2022 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.
The Canberra Times · Jul 10, 2022 ACT budget to provide cash splash for suburbs Government touts 'biggest ever' upgrade to suburban facilities.
The Canberra Times · Jul 10, 2022 COVID cases down nearly 50 per cent compared with recent high record The drop in COVID cases compared with the previous two days comes after the ACT Chief Minister contracted the virus.
The Canberra Times · Jul 10, 2022 ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr tests positive to COVID The Chief Minister has used social media to announce his a positive result from a rapid antigen test.
The Canberra Times · Jul 8, 2022 First Nations business boost as ACT appoints support service provider Chief Minister Andrew Barr congratulated Coolamon Advisors, who would deliver culturally appropriate services to help ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses develop and grow.
The Canberra Times · Jul 8, 2022 Post-COVID isolation exemption period to be significantly cut The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee has also warned Australia was at the start of a new wave of COVID-19 infections, driven by the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants.
The Canberra Times · Jul 6, 2022 New direct flights to link Canberra and NSW Mid North Coast Travellers will be able to fly to Coffs Harbour on a one-way ticket for $189 from September 22.
The Canberra Times · Jul 4, 2022 Hospitalisations, new infections remain high as known active cases rise The ACT recorded 1134 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until 8pm Sunday.
The Canberra Times · Jul 1, 2022 Chief Minister urges federal government to address bed block Territory and federal governments are likely to continue collaborating to combat surging COVID-19 cases.
The Canberra Times · Jun 28, 2022 There are 22,000 more Canberrans than we thought, as ACT leads nation in population growth Census data has shown the ACT has the highest population growth in the country.