Minister for Education and Early Childhood Yvette Berry has launched the second year of free three-year-old preschool. Since it was established last year, the program gives Canberra families of three-year-old children access to up to 300 hours of free preschool delivered by a degree-qualified Early Childhood Teacher. More than 140 Early Childhood Education and Care…
Canberra’s light rail is one step closer to reaching Woden, with construction beginning today on the Stage 2A extension. Stage 2A of the Canberra Light Rail involves extending the existing rail network from Civic to Commonwealth Park to improve transport connections as the capital grows. Canberra is one of Australia’s fastest growing cities with the…
The ACT Government has delivered on a commitment to extend the Molonglo River Reserve in Stromlo and Denman Prospect, covering part of the area commonly referred to as ‘Bluetts Block’. The extension of the river reserve will protect and enhance our natural environment and remove the ability to develop the land for any other purpose.To…
The Canberra Balloon Spectacular will fill Canberra skies with colour from Saturday 15 March to Sunday 23 March.
The ACT Government is continuing to roll out suburban infrastructure upgrades across Canberra with sections of the Garden City Cycleway set to open later this week.
Australian drivers have put more than 300,000 electric vehicles on the road, signalling a shift toward cleaner, more affordable transport, the Electric Vehicle Council said. Analysis of EVC and public data shows that of the electric vehicles that have been sold in Australia, about 248,000 are battery electric and about 53,500
The ACT Government is introducing the Planning (Territory Priority Project) Amendment Bill 2025 which will automatically classify public housing and public health facilities as Territory Priority Projects, removing appeal rights to the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT). Since 2019 there have been a total of 20 ACAT appeal applications for public housing developments. In…
A new recycling facility for Canberra is on its way with Veolia announced as the successful industry partner to build and operate the new facility. Following a competitive procurement process during 2024, the ACT Government has selected Veolia as the industry partner to design, build and operate the ACT’s new recycling facility. Veolia, a leader…
Friday January 31st marked the 20th anniversary of the Restorative Justice Scheme in the ACT. This nation-leading transformative initiative has provided opportunities for victims of crime to meet with the person responsible and hold them accountable in a way that is safe, respectful and meaningful to them. It has also provided an opportunity for people…
Canberra’s Enlighten Festival is back for its 15th year in 2025. The city’s icons will once again light up over 11 days from Friday 28 February to Monday 10 March. The festival’s diverse program of events will provide an opportunity to explore our iconic cultural institutions with stunning projections, exclusive public programs, art installations, and…