'Quiet hour' and hidden sunflowers now part of Access Canberra's services The government says it's all about customers being in 'safe, inclusive and empowering spaces'. The Canberra Times · Jun 12, 2024
Don't blame the enforcement; it's your parking that's the problem How parking fines tip $9.6 million a year into the ACT coffers. The Canberra Times · May 18, 2024
Private school used unapproved demountable classrooms Community group says students were potentially at risk. The Canberra Times · May 4, 2024
Phone detection cameras ring the tills, with 161 motorists caught per day 'Hidden' fixed camera on Gungahlin Drive catches the most. The Canberra Times · Mar 14, 2024
Testing under way on mulch potentially contaminated with asbestos The mulch was also sold on to smaller retailers in Canberra. The Canberra Times · Feb 20, 2024
Canberrans vent about Summernats on social media There were only 20 official noise complaints over the four days. The Canberra Times · Jan 10, 2024
I bought a gift voucher for a business that ceased trading. Is there anything I can do? Navigating gift cards in Australia is unnecessarily complex, writes consumer affairs expert Kat George, but you do have avenues for recourse The Guardian - AU · Dec 27, 2023
Outdoor dining fast-tracked as Canberra readies for holiday season Permits this summer can be obtained within a day. The Canberra Times · Nov 17, 2023
Private school did not get approval for demountable classrooms Access Canberra received anonymous complaints about three structures in the school. The Canberra Times · Oct 29, 2023
Stop work notice issued to Canberra school over building compliance issue The Brindabella Christian College board chair said the notice was due to a 'vexatious' complaint. The Canberra Times · Aug 31, 2023
Govt in push to stamp out 'eye-opener' violence towards front-line staff Access Canberra has recorded more than 100 incidents in the last year. The Canberra Times · Jul 14, 2023
Canberra's biggest noise complainers revealed Residents should know what they're getting into, says Marty. The Canberra Times · Apr 30, 2023
How noisy was Summernats? In breach of limits, says independent report Noise levels outside Summernats last year exceeded compliance levels "for much of the measurement period" The Canberra Times · Jan 27, 2023
Summernats fans allegedly damaged property to gain nature strip parking A group of Canberrans are calling for better traffic control for future Summernats. The Canberra Times · Jan 8, 2023
The Canberra Times · Dec 10, 2022 The Canberra number plate that could fetch $40,000 at auction Ben Hastings is putting an ACT-issued plate with the single X under the hammer at AllBids
The Canberra Times · Nov 23, 2022 Independent regulator must improve confidence in building quality: minister Regulator Nick Lhuede said proactive checks were important to improving building quality.
The New Daily · Sep 28, 2022 Data stolen in the Optus hack? Here’s what to do If you’re an Optus customer worried about the recent hack, here’s how to protect yourself as the fallout continues.
The Canberra Times · Sep 28, 2022 Hundreds of Canberrans will need new driver licences after Optus data breach A recent change to identity check requirements for ACT licence holders will help protect most Canberrans caught in the Optus data breach from the risk of fraud, the ACT government says.
The Canberra Times · Sep 19, 2022 Fair trading warning: Roof business allegedly pocketed $94k for unfinished work The company allegedly accepted deposits between $1,375 and $49,000 without providing the services promised.
The Canberra Times · Jun 12, 2022 Private schools review enrolment contracts after tribunal finds terms were 'unfair' A decision from ACAT that Brindabella Christian College had unfair terms in its enrolment contract has prompted other private schools to seek legal advice.