The Latest Breaking News from Chris Steel

Traffic offence penalties under review in ACT

The ACT government said its top priority was making roads safer and preventing tragic deaths.

The Canberra Times · May 15, 2022

Canberrans call for riskier and more challenging playgrounds

More playgrounds will be fenced in the ACT, in a move that will make the sites more accessible for families with children who have special needs.

The Canberra Times · May 13, 2022

Federal Labor walks back its light rail pledge for Woden link

Anthony Albanese has scrapped a major ACT funding commitment which his predecessor Bill Shorten took to the 2019 election.

The Canberra Times · May 11, 2022

Renewed Woden Library an open book

Everything from podcast training to paper plane flying was taking place on Wednesday

The Canberra Times · Apr 20, 2022

Tree removal to come at a price in effort to protect city's canopy

For the first time, if a tree is approved for removal, more trees must be planted to ensure our tree canopy continues to grow," City Services Minister Chris Steel said.

The Canberra Times · Apr 20, 2022

'Cutting edge' electric garbage truck trialled in ACT

An truck converted to electric motors is being trialled in the ACT as the government looks to reduce its transport emissions.

The Canberra Times · Apr 12, 2022

ACT govt recruits green thumbs to help meet canopy target

Up to $20,000 is available for groups who plant trees or provide tree maintenance, favouring projects in areas with low canopy cover.

The Canberra Times · Apr 12, 2022

Average wait time for ACT street fixes is 52 days

Nearly 47,000 requests were made to the ACT government's Fix My Street portal in 2021.

The Canberra Times · Apr 9, 2022

Scrap public transport fares for six weeks to ease cost of living, Libs say

The plan is a good headline but not a good policy, Transport Minister Chris Steel believes.

The Canberra Times · Apr 5, 2022

Where you'll soon be able to ride e-scooters in Canberra

A further expansion of the e-scooter zones will take place in the second half of 2022.

The Canberra Times · Apr 3, 2022