The Latest Breaking News from Andrew Barr

ACT government to invest $13 million into treatment services for drug and alcohol dependence in upcoming budget

A Canberra residential facility that provides support to young people dealing with alcohol and drug dependence will double in size as part of new funding to be announced in the ACT budget next week.

ABC News · Jul 29, 2022

Capital's five-year plan for 'gentle urbanism' revealed

Chief Minister Andrew Barr said it was clear the government could do more to increase housing supply in the territory.

The Canberra Times · Jul 29, 2022

Reforms and extra staff for ACT ambulance service to improve performance, staff wellbeing

The ambulance service is experiencing "significant demand".

The Canberra Times · Jul 25, 2022

ACT's electric vehicle strategy to overhaul registration fees for Canberra car owners

Some Canberrans could face higher car registration fees as the ACT government's push for a transition to electric vehicles ramps us.

ABC News · Jul 20, 2022

More waivers, extra charging stations in effort to speed take up of electric cars

The government will also ensure there are 180 public electric vehicle chargers in the territory by 2025, and offer fresh incentives to help people install chargers and buy vehicles.

The Canberra Times · Jul 20, 2022

Budget to fund design for new college in ACT's north

The ACT's school infrastructure budget will again be focused in the city's north, home to the fastest growing population of school aged children.

The Canberra Times · Jul 17, 2022

Highest number of COVID hospitalisations recorded as new cases stay above 1000

The ACT recorded 1104 new COVID cases in the 24 hours to 8pm on Friday.

The Canberra Times · Jul 16, 2022

From isolation, Barr in lockstep on national COVID stance

Still unwell and isolating after contracting COVID-19, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr knows full well how uncertain people are feeling.

The Canberra Times · Jul 16, 2022

ACT budget to provide cash splash for suburbs

Government touts 'biggest ever' upgrade to suburban facilities.

The Canberra Times · Jul 10, 2022

COVID cases down nearly 50 per cent compared with recent high record

The drop in COVID cases compared with the previous two days comes after the ACT Chief Minister contracted the virus.

The Canberra Times · Jul 10, 2022