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Construction costs add pressure to education budget

Three-year-old preschool and a new Gungahlin college were key education measures in the ACT 2023-24 budget.

The Canberra Times

A surplus glints in the distance as Barr outlines his economic blueprint

Reality or mirage, it almost does not matter if the budget gets back into black.

The Canberra Times

Surplus forecast 'disingenuous' in budget that 'won't stop decline'

The budget was full of 'tired promises', the Canberra Liberals said.

The Canberra Times

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'Focus is on health, housing and cost-of-living', Barr says

But the government won't speed up tax reform despite a surplus.

The Canberra Times

ACT abandons 'deficient' HR project after spending nearly $76m

No single person was accountable for the project, a review found.

The Canberra Times

$50 million cost to transfer Calvary, budget papers reveal

There will also be $64 million for design work on a new hospital.

The Canberra Times

ACT budget puts surplus on the horizon as govt posts $442m deficit

Higher-than-expected revenue has helped improve the territory's budget bottom line.

The Canberra Times

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Cost-of-living pinch drives ACT budget plans as concessions expanded

The ACT budget will be handed down this afternoon.

The Canberra Times

Garran Surge Centre wheelchair access 'unreasonable', tribunal rules

A wheelchair user sued the ACT government for discrimination.

The Canberra Times

'Workforce crisis' a barrier for childhood education

There will be free childhood education for three-year-olds.

The Canberra Times

ACT budget shows population, economy are set for growth

The latest ACT budget shows the national capital is on track to become the fastest-growing state or territory in the country.

AAP

ACT govt to take control of Clare Holland House

The government will take control from July 3.

The Canberra Times

Property Council appoints new ACT executive director

The council will farewell acting executive director Ross Grove.

The Canberra Times

How to confuse authorities: be the first owner in Canberra to register a Tesla

When ordering Canberra's first Tesla, he simply ticked the box marked 'Max out my car'.

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A potential new site for the Civic pool revealed

The NCA is developing a master plan for the park.

The Canberra Times

'Lifelong benefits': Boost to free ACT preschool education

Every three-year-old in Canberra to get a day a week of free education.

The Canberra Times

Sue read to her son every night. But she knew something wasn't right

A growing number of parents are concerned with literacy teaching methods.

The Canberra Times

'No one-size-fits-all' for reading instruction, Education Minister says

A damning report has reignited the reading teaching method debate.

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Stolen ACT baby formula's links to illicit drug trade, lucrative Chinese market

Over 11,000 tins of baby formula were stolen in the ACT in 12 months.

The Canberra Times

Residents fear Canberra kangaroo cull 'massacre' doesn't add up

There are also concerns about shooting near homes in the reserves.

The Canberra Times

Cost-of-living budget help to push ACT towards zero emissions target

The expanding scheme aims to electrify more homes and government buildings.

The Canberra Times

'We want Canberra to be part of this': Women's World Cup trophy headed to ACT

The eyes of the football world will soon be on Australia.

The Canberra Times

Room with a vroom in cavernous new police traffic premises

The regular howl of illegal burnouts in Hume has been silenced by the arrival of police.

The Canberra Times

Boost to tourism in ACT budget

Barr wants the ACT's visitor economy to be $4 billion annually.

The Canberra Times

Barr predicts ACT will avoid recession as rate hikes hit land sales

Land sales slow as higher borrowing costs bite, Chief Minister says.

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