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Debate to start on planning bill soon, as Labor and Greens agree

The opposition says the bill is "irresponsible and undemocratic".

The Canberra Times

East Lake plan a 'missed opportunity' for light rail link: Fyshwick businesses

The Fyshwick Business Association is disappointed by the government's new plans for the area.

The Canberra Times

Causeway overhaul plan sets out multi-storey vision

"I'm all for it. Knock down The Causeway," one resident said.

The Canberra Times

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Smoking to be banned in Canberra's prison by mid-year

Corrections Minister Mick Gentleman said the ban would be implemented in a measured way.

The Canberra Times

Ongoing funding issues remain as new inspector takes up vital prisons watchdog role

A new inspector takes on the important role of keeping watch over Canberra's undersized, overcrowded prison

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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Tuggeranong Homestead 'protected' as concern mounts over future development

The homestead site has been identified for "possible change" by the government almost 30 years after development plans were abandoned.

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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

A move to e-bikes to avoid parking costs has this Canberra family converted

Canberrans not quite ready to give up the car are looking to alternatives to reduce their reliance.

The Canberra Times

Brumby spike has Namadgi rangers on high alert

ACT Parks will conduct aerial shooting of brumbies in May.

The Canberra Times

Libs want leave expansion stopped before it makes small business 'less competitive'

An Assembly inquiry has backed the bill but the Canberra Liberals have dissented.

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'We're very well prepared': ACT rural fire boss says

The RFS boss said changes made over the past 20 years would help to prevent the same level of damage in the future.

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Is this the ACT government's most contentious bill?

The planning committee is expected to hand down a report into the bill this week.

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$6m federal grant to fund bushfire recovery works in Namadgi national park

Works on projects including road repairs and path upgrades will begin in 2024.

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Government fails to acknowledge how bad prison report is

There was absolutely no acknowledgement of how bad the findings were.

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ACT to pay $17 million per month for AFP-provided police force

Mick Gentleman announced the four-year $800 million agreement on Friday.

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More industries to get access to portable long service leave in proposed change

Legislation was introduced on Tuesday.

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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.

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Playing with fire: The ACT needs more homes, but at what cost?

As the capital grapples with an unfolding housing crisis, the ACT government is considering further expansion into the western edge of the territory that burned almost 20 years ago.

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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.

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Proposed changes to Territory Plan, updated strategies for Canberra's town centres open for community consultation

In announcing the new Territory Plan and District Planning Strategies, the ACT government said the changes sought to balance community expectations about maintaining the character of some areas while meeting the demand for densification in town and group centres.

The Canberra Times

ACT switches to new 'easier-to-read' bushfire danger rating system

The new bushfire danger rating signs around Canberra will have just four ratings rather than six.

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'We will not be influenced': WorkSafe boss denies minister pressured watchdog to issue stop-work notice

An inquiry is determining whether the notice breached parliamentary privilege.

The Canberra Times

WorkSafe prohibition on Assembly was not legally valid: top barrister

Committee hearings at the Assembly came to a halt following the issuing of the notice.

The Canberra Times

ACT keeps missing FOI deadlines. So it's made them longer

The bill was one of six to be introduced in the Assembly on Wednesday.

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