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The Latest Breaking News from Chris Steel

'Every single directorate' taking steps to cut spending, treasurer says

'Some parts of the service... are experiencing pressures': minister.

The Canberra Times

Controversial 'missing middle' housing amendment approved by planning minister

Homes will 'fit gently' into Canberra's neighbourhoods.

The Canberra Times

Services won't 'be able to answer every call' despite increase in DV funding

Households are set to be paying $5 more a year.

The Canberra Times

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ACT govt to fund more paramedic roles, new firefighter college

Meanwhile, police wait for update on joint headquarters plan.

The Canberra Times

Govt 'not yet insolvent' but budget needs fixing, Libs say

Government 'simply ignoring' revenue measures, ACT Greens say.

The Canberra Times

Red tape and silver bullets: tough task for housing fix

Governments are taking aim at red tape to fix a chronic undersupply of housing in Australia but the industry warns cultural issues will be harder to fix.

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Health levy a bitter pill to mend sick territory budget

Ratepayers will cop a $250 levy to help plug a health funding shortfall in the ACT budget, which also included investment in housing and cost-of-living relief.

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ACT budget on life support amid health funding woes

As he readies his first budget, ACT Treasurer Chris Steel warns the territory's finances are unsustainable without a health funding boost from the Commonwealth.

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Spotlight on inflation as state treasurers come clean

Monthly inflation data and state budget updates are set to dominate the economic agenda and shape the Reserve Bank's next cash rate call.

AAP

Strike drama marks tough start to next phase of bus improvements

The 'spontaneous' strike was a significant escalation to an ongoing saga.

The Canberra Times

Greens blame Labor's inaction on driver safety for snap bus strike

Chris Steel defends record on responding to drivers' concerns.

The Canberra Times

'We have had to scramble': Commuter chaos as bus drivers strike

Rideshare fares surged with Canberra's bus network off the road.

The Canberra Times

Cabinet to focus on infrastructure as Andrew Barr unveils full team

Here's a full list of cabinet members and the ACT's new ministers.

The Canberra Times

Barr set to relinquish treasury amid big ACT public service shake-up

Chief Minister promises 'economics team', hints at fewer directorates.

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Hard breathing and broad smiles as gym reopens

The gym where bodies defy the infirmities of age.

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No Woden light rail contract signed until after 2028 ACT election

Does another election campaign fought on the tram's future loom?

The Canberra Times

'Disconnected and dormitory': Liberals' Kowen plan slammed

The Liberals say a Kowen development could add 100,000 dwellings.

The Canberra Times

Will the millions wasted under the ACT govt play on voters' minds?

There's been many integrity and financial issues. Will it matter?

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Names revealed for Canberra's next two suburbs

An activist and architect are being honoured.

The Canberra Times

Start date for Canberra's public transport free travel period revealed

Free travel is expected to last at least six weeks.

The Canberra Times

Beware the fine print: Majura Valley farmers not happy with lease details

Farmers read the fine print of latest offer - and they're not happy.

The Canberra Times

Modern family: on the campaign trail with baby Maeve

Families come in all shapes and sizes, as Chris Steel now knows.

The Canberra Times

The 'challenging' housing debate Steel says Canberra has to have

Minister warns against ACT becoming 'island of unaffordability'.

The Canberra Times

Space for 60,000 extra homes if suburbs upzoned, Property Council says

Wider changes to zoning would deliver more housing in the ACT, industry group says.

The Canberra Times

Greens plan to speed up light rail build based on 'fantasy': Steel

Rolling construction would speed up project, Greens say. But Labor disagrees.

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