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ACT Labor, Greens reject calls to condemn Gallagher over housing debt

But the parties have agreed to continue raising the matter with the Commonwealth.

The Canberra Times

Want us to come to the office? Make sure there's a good reason, ACT public servants say

Hot desking also discouraged staff coming to the office, researchers were told.

The Canberra Times

Parton says govt needs to condemn 'in the strongest terms' housing debt 'backflip'

The opposition will bring forward a motion in the Assembly on Wednesday.

The Canberra Times

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After the Crimean bridge attack, there are plenty of theories but few real answers

Theories abound about who is responsible for the attack and how they did it. On Wednesday, Russia arrested eight men alleged to have set off a truck bomb. Ukraine says Russia planned the attack.

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Morning peak to feel London Circuit works congestion pinch

Transport Minister Chris Steel is confident people can plan around disruptions.

The Canberra Times

Good pay, work anywhere: Tech billionaire's enticing pitch to Canberrans

Atlassian has big plans to hire more than 1000 Aussies in research and development.

The Canberra Times

Bricks 'inspired' Built for CBR logo, but govt warned on politicising ACT PS

The government was warned the design potentially politicises its public service.

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Canberrans should welcome public housing in their suburbs: minister

Delays to building new properties hurt people in need, Housing Minister says

The Canberra Times

High-income earners should pay higher Medicare levy to help fund health: Barr

"It's a simple idea but I believe it is palatable," Andrew Barr said of his proposal.

The Canberra Times

Barr sees reform opportunities to deliver more affordable homes

Andrew Barr said it was also clear rent assistance in the private market had not kept pace with increasing prices.

The Canberra Times

Tech startup says it's being stifled by strict export controls

Export rules may force Daniel Shaddock's Canberra-based company to manufacture overseas.

The Canberra Times

Floriade back home in full bloom in Commonwealth Park

All the rain has created perfect growing conditions for the annual celebration of spring

The Canberra Times

Barriers to ACT expansion plan 'will be overcome': Barr

The border move has been given the "formal tick of approval" for NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet.

The Canberra Times

Push to erase ACT's historical housing debt gathers strength

The Chief Minister has again promised the millions spent on servicing the decades-old loan would be invested into "much-needed" social and affordable housing in the nation's capital.

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Canberra's delayed West Basin development blows budget despite reduced scope, audit finds

The ACT Auditor-General says the waterfront project, now six years overdue, cost almost $19 million more than was initially planned, for just two-thirds of the work.

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NSW and ACT in talks over biggest border shake-up in living memory

ACT set to acquire 330 hectares of farmland called Parkwood within the proposed Ginninderry housing development site

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The ACT Has Bought A Chunk Of NSW To Turn It Into A Less Exciting Chunk Of NSW

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NSW-ACT border to change to place Ginninderry development in the Australian Capital Territory

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr says NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has agreed to allow the territory to expand north-west into the Yass Valley.

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Barr 'cautiously' optimistic territory rights bill will become law

Andrew Barr is not taking the success of the territory rights bill for granted.

The Canberra Times

Barr pushed for further delay to COVID isolation time cut

Andrew Barr said he believed isolation payments should continue beyond the end of September.

The Canberra Times

The $200m in extra costs that ended a Civic stadium vision

The cost of moving the road and the pool has forced a major change of direction by the ACT government.

The Canberra Times

ACT won't 'flight shame' as govt eyes more regional destinations

The Chief Minister said the government was also in discussions with airlines to introduce direct services to New Zealand and other Pacific destinations.

The Guardian - AU

Reduced Covid isolation period top of the agenda as national cabinet prepares to meet

Dominic Perrottet pushing for cut to five days, while Daniel Andrews open to shift if supported by health advice

The Canberra Times

ACT wants Commonwealth to commit more skilled migrant places at summit

Chief Minister Andrew Barr also believes the Commonwealth should fund more infrastructure to meet the need of a growing population.

The Canberra Times

Freight road would lay foundations to bring more international flights to ACT

Education, food export and travel sectors will form part of the pitch to attract Singapore Airlines back to Canberra.

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