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The Latest Breaking News from Andrew Barr

ACT funds football clubs. Why not a theatre company, asks Barr

Work will also advance on a Civic music pavilion.

The Canberra Times

Canberra man tells inquiry heritage concerns blocked him from installing more solar panels on 22-year-old house

The ACT government is accepting submissions as part of an inquiry into the effectiveness and operation of heritage issues in Canberra.

ABC News

Barr's call for more 'missing middle' housing in ACT welcomed

The HIA's local executive director said it was positive the Chief Minister supported allowing more smaller homes.

The Canberra Times

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PM feels no shame over ‘significant’ power price rises

Looming energy price rises are not an embarrassment for the government, the prime ministers says, despite describing the hikes as significant. The

The New Daily

Future energy price rises are 'significant': Albanese

The prime minister says energy price hikes would have been higher were it not for market intervention, while denying the increases were embarrassing.

AAP

How CMAG is marking Canberra Day

From artworks to artefacts, there's plenty to see.

The Canberra Times

British rail expert backs push for upgrades to 'rather decayed' Canberra to Sydney train line

The leading expert on fast rail recently examined the slow route, saying modest upgrades could make the journey time comparable to driving.

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New agreement needed to avoid repeat 'unfortunate' Assembly breach

This could prevent another "unfortunate" breach of parliamentary privilege, a committee has said.

The Canberra Times

Sydney to Newcastle first for high-speed rail: federal Infrastructure Minister

Catherine King said she expected a new business case would back Sydney to Newcastle, dampening hopes of fast improvements to the Canberra line.

Newcastle Herald

'An incentive to sell more': Barr hits back at claims govt is restricting land release

Mr Barr said there was no incentive to not releasing land.

The Canberra Times

‘Snail rail’: ACT chief challenges Albanese government to upgrade Canberra-Sydney train line

Exclusive: High-speed rail advocates support call from Andrew Barr, saying even gradually beginning track duplication could cut travel times in half within a decadeGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast

The Guardian - AU

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

ACT border move may need to happen sooner, documents say

There are talks under way to move the ACT's border in Canberra's north.

The Canberra Times

Liberals raise more questions about Greens minister's workplace culture

The Canberra Liberals again asked the Mental Health Minister to explain findings from a review of her office.

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The Canberra Times

Inquiry to examine cost of living pressures

The inquiry will look at how the ACT government can specifically address cost of living pressures.

The Canberra Times

Mid-year update shows stamp duty continues to give boost to ACT budget

Stamp duty is expected to pull in more than $400 million for the government this year.

The Canberra Times

'Such a big impact': Barr outlines the biggest risk to ACT economy

Mr Barr released a mid-year budget update on Thursday.

The Canberra Times

Govt accused of not consulting with elected body on Voice motion

Andrew Barr moved a motion about the Voice in the Assembly.

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The Canberra Times

Grid-scale battery switched on, increasing energy security during transition

Located in Beard, the battery has enough storage to power approximately 3000 homes for two hours.

The Guardian - AU

ACT to incentivise electric vehicles with registration fee based on emissions rather than weight

Territory expects 96% of owners to pay same or less under new model, 4% paying more to be owners of more-polluting vehicles

ABC News

Will I pay more to register my car under the ACT government's new electric vehicle scheme?

The ACT government says its overhaul of motor vehicle registrations, to encourage electric cars, will not put Canberrans with petrol-powered vehicles further out of pocket.

AAP

Electric and hybrid vehicles win new on-road discounts

Drivers who register electric or hybrid vehicles in the ACT will save hundreds of dollars each year in a scheme experts say should set the example.

ABC News

Inquiry into trial of Bruce Lehrmann for alleged rape of Brittany Higgins will have scope to probe political interference

The ACT government says it expects the board of inquiry into the handling of Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial to "vigorously" explore interactions between police and prosecutors.

The Guardian - AU

Inquiry into handling of Bruce Lehrmann case has scope to probe any ‘political influence’

ACT government confirms retired Queensland judge Walter Sofronoff will lead independent inquiry

The Canberra Times

'Motives' of authorities under microscope as parliament rape trial inquiry scope finalised

The ACT government has revealed new details about the scope of the independent inquiry.

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