The Latest Breaking News from Mick Gentleman

La Nina rains on start of bushfire season for third consecutive year

ACT's official start to both the storm and bushfire seasons has been pushed back after a third La Nina event was declared.

The Canberra Times · Sep 14, 2022

Dam upgrade set to give Scrivener another 100 years

Labor recommits to Scrivener Dam's $38.5 million federal funding upgrade.

The Canberra Times · Sep 6, 2022

'Huge problems': Prison riots predicted as govt announces smoking ban

"I don't believe this is going to go as smoothly as they may think," a person involved in the prison system has warned.

The Canberra Times · Aug 31, 2022

Better bike facilities an office requirement under new laws

Better bike facilities an office requirement under new laws

The Canberra Times · Aug 10, 2022

Proposal for dedicated ACT integrity committee rejected

The Opposition Leader said the ACT was the only jurisdiction in Australia that did not have such a committee.

The Canberra Times · Aug 4, 2022

ACT Ambulance Service to get more paramedics to meet 'significant demand' under $27m funding boost

The ACT Ambulance Service is set to get more intensive care paramedics thanks to a $27.6 million funding injection as part of the upcoming territory budget.

ABC News · Jul 26, 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

New bushfire management plan, more urban tree planting in $10m budget pledge

Environment Minister Rebecca Vassarotti said the capital had a unique opportunity to better protect its landscapes.

The Canberra Times · Jul 8, 2022

Decision to approve community housing 'broader than us', YWCA says

With more than 3000 applications waiting for social housing in the ACT, this decision to approve nine units will make a difference, Frances Crimmins says.

The Canberra Times · Jun 29, 2022

ACT government uses 'call-in' powers to push forward with development of social housing in affluent Canberra suburb

Some locals in an affluent Canberra suburb objected to a proposed site for a home for older women and women escaping domestic violence. Today, the government approved the plans and implemented a clause to prevent further objections.

ABC News · Jun 29, 2022