The Latest Breaking News from Andrew Barr

Safe Haven to be established at Canberra Hospital

It is being funded in the upcoming ACT budget.

The Canberra Times · Jun 15, 2023

ACT government to invest $35m in Acton Waterfront development

'Acton Waterfront will become a new lakeside destination.'

The Canberra Times · Jun 14, 2023

Calvary told govt it could build hospital cheaper and quicker

The negotiations have been revealed in new documents.

The Canberra Times · Jun 8, 2023

Calvary takeover bill passes ACT's parliament

There was a fiery debate in the Assembly.

The Canberra Times · May 31, 2023

Legislation passes allowing ACT government to move ahead with plans to take over Calvary Public Hospital

Controversial legislation enabling the ACT government to take over Calvary Public Hospital is passed in the Legislative Assembly.

ABC News · May 31, 2023

Feedback on planning reform shows uncertainty, dual occupancy support

A majority of Canberrans said they were unsure how good outcomes would be delivered.

The Canberra Times · May 22, 2023

Dear Matthew: Wish you were here

Sarah Payne writes a heart-rending letter to her stepson Matthew McLuckie.

The Canberra Times · May 19, 2023

'Elite sport in Canberra will die': Stuart slams Barr's NRL funding 'excuse'

Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart wasn't about to mince words after the latest chapter of Canberra's stadium debate.

The Canberra Times · May 12, 2023

Design team picked for brutalist, modern Canberra theatre

The plan is said to reflect Canberra's history and contemporary needs.

The Canberra Times · May 11, 2023

ACT government to take over Calvary Public Hospital to make way for new $1b northside hospital

Calvary's Catholic owners say it is "extremely disappointed" by the government's plans to take over the jointly managed hospital and build a new one.

ABC News · May 10, 2023