The Latest Breaking News from Chris Steel

Timeline revealed for ACT's long-awaited bus, light rail ticket upgrade

The MyWay+ system has been installed on four demonstration buses.

The Canberra Times · May 8, 2024

Are the density pressures of the big smoke coming to Curtin?

What do New York and Curtin have in common? Population density, maybe.

The Canberra Times · May 7, 2024

Feds chip in $50m for Woden light rail design work

But questions remain about the cost and route of the extension.

The Canberra Times · May 7, 2024

'Blatant lie': Electric bus ad says there are 106 but there's a big problem

Government concedes number on the roads are far short of that.

The Canberra Times · Apr 10, 2024

Electric bus was ready for a photo op, but not Canberra's streets

The bus arrived in October but has not yet carried passengers.

The Canberra Times · Mar 30, 2024

Possible breakthrough for Majura Valley farmers after two-decade standoff

Farmers could be put on a lease for the first time in 20 years.

The Canberra Times · Mar 24, 2024

How a German company could have saved us thousands on light rail

Snubbed builder says taxpayer could've got better value.

The Canberra Times · Mar 11, 2024

A Planning Minister on a mission, unafraid to put noses out of joint

In bed with developers? Chris Steel will weather the jibe by delivering homes.

The Canberra Times · Feb 28, 2024

'Labor's in bed with developers': Greens slam Steel's planning decision

The Environment Minister was 'blindsided' by the decision.

The Canberra Times · Feb 28, 2024

Steel uses call-in powers to approve more than 1000 homes in new estate

It is likely the last time the powers will be used.

The Canberra Times · Feb 27, 2024