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Labor promises another battery, $75m for household sustainability loans

A 250-megawatt battery would be delivered in the next term under Labor.

The Canberra Times

Sports crying for government funding stay silent in fear 'they'll be punished'

Elite women's teams left scraps while fighting for survival.

The Canberra Times

Libs launch attack on Barr's credentials after tax cut costings

Costings show Liberals' payroll tax cuts worth less than expected.

The Canberra Times

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The old foe with a familiar name which could harm Labor in key seats

ACT Labor is urging voters not to be 'misled'.

The Canberra Times

After 23 years of Labor, independents could be kingmaker in tense ACT election battle

Some progressive voters have change on their mind – but they don’t want an ‘it’s time’ effect to unwind wins on climate, voluntary assisted dying and abortion

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A quiet place to chill ... and vote, with the neurodiverse in mind

The new low-sensory pre-polling centre is a first for a Canberra election.

The Canberra Times

'There's a lot of people who are frustrated': Can Lee break a 23-year drought?

It's been a long time since the Liberals have governed in the ACT.

The Canberra Times

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Greens defend candidate's post about martyrdom as 'creative writing'

But Harini Rangarajan's posts about Osama bin Laden have now been deleted.

The Canberra Times

Greens hopeful of 'reset' on pokies debate as Labor touts steep cuts

Cuts to machine numbers made no dent in gambling harm, research found.

The Canberra Times

Independent won't support Libs if 'right-wing fascists' are on the frontbench

But the candidate won't support Andrew Barr either.

The Canberra Times

'It's not our fault we've won elections': Barr on longevity and his agenda

Chief Minister says it'd be 'absurd' to retire at his age.

The Canberra Times

Australian teens approaching age limit could be spared from social media ban, ACT leader says

Exclusive: Andrew Barr says it ‘doesn’t make sense’ for existing users to be banned for a year or two before regaining access

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After Lee faced Barr, who won the ACT election leaders' debate?

Thirty minutes of prime time telly. Did it shift any votes?

The Canberra Times

Libs slam 'shemozzle' as Barr opens to staged light rail opening

Transport advocates welcomed enthusiasm for a staged opening.

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Independents for Canberra list demands for major parties to secure support

But the group has ruled out forming a coalition government.

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'International embarrassment': Labor, Greens set for stadium collision after Lee's swipe

The leaders debate threw up fresh stadium discussion.

The Canberra Times

'Correct the record before you pathetically withdraw': Tax stoush gets heated

Libs claim payroll tax cuts closer to $100m in barney over costings.

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The plan that could get you on a tram to Parliamentary Triangle sooner

Chief Minister wants idea considered in next phase of planning work.

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'Magic pudding economics': Battle of the $1b blackhole as ACT election nears

Andrew Barr and Elizabeth Lee traded shots over 'absurd' figures and who'll give Canberrans a better deal.

The Canberra Times

ACT Labor makes bid for low-cost flights for domestic route

Andrew Barr teams up with interstate counterparts on the effort.

The Canberra Times

Labor promises ACT-NSW working group to improve Canberra-Sydney train

The station would also be upgraded in precinct works.

The Canberra Times

Custodian calls on Libs to drop candidate over 'deeply offensive' posts

Paul Girrawah House, a First Nation Party candidate, made the call.

The Canberra Times

Liberals sent legal threats over 'Not happy, Andrew' ad

The ad riffed on the 'Not happy, Jan' commercial.

The Canberra Times

Labor promises upgrades across Canberra's public schools

The spend would include $30m on heating and cooling in public schools.

The Canberra Times

Reid Residents' Association celebrates its 80th birthday

And raised a glass to 80 years more - at least!

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