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City limits? Taller buildings? More suburbs? Canberra's heated planning debate

Planning will be a heated topic at this year's ACT election.

The Canberra Times · Mar 29, 2024

Liberal candidate denies filming campaign video while driving

The video appears to have been filmed from the right-hand side of a car.

The Canberra Times · Mar 18, 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

'Significant failure': Auditor slams ACT processes which wasted $77.7m

Program was 'accepted' but not formally 'endorsed', auditor says.

The Canberra Times · Dec 15, 2023

'Love, friendship and community': The Canberran who defines Christmas spirit

Helping ACT's commitment to lend a helping hand and ensure no one goes hungry.

The Canberra Times · Dec 13, 2023

ACT should scrap 120sqm limit on secondary RZ1 dwellings: Liberals

The rule means blocks will be underutilised, the opposition says.

The Canberra Times · Nov 28, 2023

ACT raises age of criminal responsibility

Carve outs for serious crimes will remain after Labor, Greens disagreement.

The Canberra Times · Nov 1, 2023

Liberals say 'unambitious' zoning changes don't go far enough

The Liberals say people should be able to build larger homes.

The Canberra Times · Sep 11, 2023

Giulia Jones shaves hair for charity, 5yo daughter gives her '100 thumbs up'

The Painaustralia CEO and former Liberal MLA raised more than $20,000 for charity.

The Canberra Times · Jul 31, 2023

ACT backs raising criminal responsibility age but not too high: research

Focus groups found most Canberrans don't know about the reform.

The Canberra Times · Jul 14, 2023