Govt calls for Evoenergy payouts to cover power surge damages A power surge damaged appliances in a cluster of Farrer homes. The Canberra Times · Apr 13, 2023
ACT's battery deal could serve as blueprint for other states: Barr But detail on a new revenue-sharing deal remains under wraps. The Canberra Times · Apr 13, 2023
Much-hyped Big Canberra Battery finds an owner as ACT government spruiks benefits to energy security The ACT government announces it's partnering with Eku Energy to deliver the much-hyped Big Canberra Battery which could power one-third of Canberra for two hours. ABC News · Apr 13, 2023
ACT does 'innovative' deal to secure $400m big battery The battery system would help prevent blackouts, the government said. The Canberra Times · Apr 12, 2023
Fiji Airways set to open direct international flights between Canberra and Nadi airports Canberrans will be able to fly directly to Fiji for the first time in almost 20 years, with details of the route to be unveiled on Friday. ABC News · Apr 12, 2023
Workforce participation, skill shortages to be targeted Australia's treasurers have told the Commonwealth it needs to remove barriers to employment, including by boosting access to affordable childcare. AAP · Apr 7, 2023
State treasurers propose targeting men to work in care sector to boost productivity Board of treasurers’ submission to employment white paper taskforce suggests making training flexible and promoting regional jobs The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2023
Tourist numbers still below pre-COVID peak but visitors to ACT spending more Visitor expenditure grew 144 per cent to $3.04 billion in 2022. The Canberra Times · Apr 4, 2023
Co-design and a 'razzle dazzle boat' in fresh start for Kingston Arts Precinct Arts organisations will benefit from the mix of old and new on the site, a newly appointed architect says. The Canberra Times · Mar 24, 2023
ACT government tables Australia's first laws to stop irreversible intersex surgery on children ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr says it has taken too long to give intersex people the right to be consulted about permanent procedures. ABC News · Mar 22, 2023
Intersex rights promised in Australian-first laws New laws to prevent medical intervention forced on intersex people have been introduced for the first time in Australia by the ACT government. AAP · Mar 21, 2023
Canberra's iconic Telstra Tower on Black Mountain to get a makeover that celebrates Ngunnawal culture Black Mountain's iconic Telstra Tower is set for a makeover, with the telecommunications giant confirming that it wants to restore the site as a "premier destination" that celebrates Ngunnawal culture. ABC News · Mar 21, 2023
ACT funds football clubs. Why not a theatre company, asks Barr Work will also advance on a Civic music pavilion. The Canberra Times · Mar 18, 2023
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 · Mar 17, 2023
The Canberra Times · Mar 17, 2023 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 New Daily · Mar 16, 2023 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
AAP · Mar 15, 2023 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.
The Canberra Times · Mar 11, 2023 How CMAG is marking Canberra Day From artworks to artefacts, there's plenty to see.
ABC News · Mar 9, 2023 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.
The Canberra Times · Mar 1, 2023 New agreement needed to avoid repeat 'unfortunate' Assembly breach This could prevent another "unfortunate" breach of parliamentary privilege, a committee has said.
Newcastle Herald · Mar 1, 2023 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.
The Canberra Times · Feb 27, 2023 '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 Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2023 ‘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 Canberra Times · Feb 20, 2023 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 · Feb 19, 2023 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.