Full list of ACT flammable cladding buildings revealed The full list of 23 affected sites can be revealed for the first time. The Canberra Times · Dec 14, 2022
Canberra's heritage system to be considered by parliamentary inquiry The inquiry follows the Heritage Minister revealing she had lost confidence in the heritage council. The Canberra Times · Dec 5, 2022
Mr Fluffy asbestos response cost less than expected: final report More than 97 per cent of affected homes have been demolished. The Canberra Times · Dec 3, 2022
Minister 'saddened and disappointed' as review finds unprofessional behaviour in govt body The review found strained relationships present an "imminent risk to ACT heritage sites". The Canberra Times · Nov 28, 2022
Quiet place to reflect scheme's dangerous legacy to be built at arboretum A forest shelter will from next year offer a place to remember the impact of Mr Fluffy asbestos. The Canberra Times · Nov 21, 2022
Mr Fluffy families to get 'place of reflection' at National Arboretum to acknowledge legacy of asbestos insulation crisis Canberra families whose houses were torn down to remove the threat of loose-fill asbestos insulation will soon have a dedicated public place of reflection at the National Arboretum. ABC News · Nov 19, 2022
The Canberra playgroup so good, mum drives an hour from NSW A mother of twins doesn't drive her two-year-olds an hour each way from Gunning to Gungahlin for just any old playgroup. The Canberra Times · Nov 18, 2022
Recently discovered rare purple butterfly thrives in Namadgi Ecologists, community experts and volunteers successfully surveyed butterflies in two areas of Namadgi recently, despite the wet conditions. The Canberra Times · Nov 3, 2022
Swimming banned as bacteria flows into Murrumbidgee Bacterial levels in some areas more than triple what the ACT government considers safe, with run off from surrounding properties thought to contribute. The Canberra Times · Oct 29, 2022
New cat laws to end 'trap, neuter, return' program Nationally, environment ministers have agreed on a need to advance the uptake of technologies to control feral cats, if Australia is to meet its target of no new extinctions. The Canberra Times · Oct 29, 2022
Biodiversity market has huge potential for rorting and greenwashing, expert Environment ministers will meet for first time since the federal election on Friday. The Canberra Times · Oct 20, 2022
Environment ministers set for huge meeting Australia's federal, state and territory environment ministers are meeting for the first time since the Albanese government was elected. AAP · Oct 20, 2022
'Unacceptable' Defence housing proposal passes first federal assessment hurdle Lawson Defence Housing proposal proceeds in environmental approval process The Canberra Times · Oct 20, 2022
Majority of Canberrans back wood-fire heater phase out: survey But wood-fire heater owners were more likely to oppose an eventual ban. The Canberra Times · Oct 16, 2022
The Canberra Times · Oct 11, 2022 Fish boost for urban lakes in fight back against species decline The five-year plan includes changes to the take limit for golden perch and restricted areas for Murray cod, as well as classifications of trout waters and prohibited waters.
The Canberra Times · Oct 8, 2022 ACT homelessness support needs more funding, better targeting: minister Rebecca Vassarotti said she was deeply concerned by recent data on ACT homelessness.
The Canberra Times · Oct 7, 2022 Canberrans should welcome public housing in their suburbs: minister Delays to building new properties hurt people in need, Housing Minister says
The Canberra Times · Oct 4, 2022 Rules toughened to protect waterways during new developments Developers will be required to submit a detailed proposal demonstrating their capacity to prevent erosion.
The Canberra Times · Sep 24, 2022 'A really useful tool': ACT will expand its contraceptive dart program for kangaroos Government ecologists have already administered the GonaCon contraceptive vaccine to 41 female Eastern Grey Kangaroos at Mulligans Flat.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 22, 2022 ACT urges Tanya Plibersek to quash defence housing plan that would destroy critically endangered grasslands Defence Housing Australia wants to clear nearly 16 hectares of natural temperate grassland in Canberra’s north-west
ABC News · Sep 21, 2022 Calls for compulsory licences for Canberra tradies in bid to improve safety, quality of construction projects Canberra's construction union has joined in an unlikely coalition with five construction companies to call on the ACT government to implement compulsory licensing for a range of on-site trades.
The Canberra Times · Aug 29, 2022 Community gardens flourish and a tasty mystery cake The projects will happen across a range of suburbs.
The Canberra Times · Aug 29, 2022 Vinnies Night Patrol marks 21 years of sandwiches, hot drinks and kindness The new CEO of St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn Lucy Hohnen said she was looking to expand the Vinnies Night Patrol fleet to reach more people
The Canberra Times · Aug 26, 2022 Govt increasing minimum energy efficiency standards on new homes in Canberra A seven-star energy efficiency rating and minimum accessibility standards will be required in all new homes built in Canberra.
ABC News · Aug 21, 2022 Rise in use of toxic rat bait prompts ACT government to consider restricting some products to protect wildlife Commonly used toxic products used to kill rodents are harming native animals in increasing numbers, according to wildlife experts. And it's prompted the ACT government to investigate whether rat baits need to be more tightly regulated.