The Latest Breaking News from Chris Steel

Greens' fresh push to cut ACT horse racing funding fails again

Labor and the Liberals voted together to defeat the 'political stunt'.

The Canberra Times · Aug 31, 2023

Callam Offices future uncertain as govt studies sale over $80m upgrade

'I do not want to see it sitting there ... empty for the rest of time,' Chris Steel said.

The Canberra Times · Aug 30, 2023

ACT government to get tough on businesses which don't recycle

Food businesses will be 'mandated' to recycle and have food collection systems.

The Canberra Times · Aug 28, 2023

Compulsory car accident insurance premiums fell under new scheme

The motor vehicle accident insurance scheme in the ACT is to be reviewed.

The Canberra Times · Aug 5, 2023

Procurement needs to change after 'disappointing' $76m HR project: Barr

The Chief Minister said it made sense to strengthen the procurement board.

The Canberra Times · Aug 1, 2023

Finishing HR upgrade project would have cost more than $140m: govt

A new upgrade project will cost more than $17 million.

The Canberra Times · Jul 31, 2023

ACT payslips, documents were at risk in suspected China spy operation

But the ACT has found no evidence information was taken locally.

The Canberra Times · Jul 31, 2023

Commonwealth Avenue traffic diversion to start from mid-August

A temporary road will maintain traffic flow in peak times.

The Canberra Times · Jul 25, 2023

Older Canberra suburbs in line for first stage of footpath upgrades

Work would begin on the upgrades later this year, the government said.

The Canberra Times · Jul 24, 2023

ACT Labor's shift on suburban zoning rules welcome: MBA

The Master Builders ACT also welcomed a policy shift on third-party appeals.

The Canberra Times · Jul 24, 2023