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Mapping Sighting of Glossy Black Cockatoos

ACT Minister for the Environment and Heritage Mick Gentleman announced recently that community help is sought to map the distribution of the glossy black cockatoo during their current breeding season. “Glossy black cockatoos (Calyptorhynchus lathami) are one of the more threatened species of cockatoo in Australia and are listed as vulnerable in NSW and the…

AEMC Banning Dodgy Energy Discounts

The ACT Government today has welcomed news that the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) will make a new rule to prohibit energy retailers from making discounts appear bigger than they actually are. The AEMC is the independent rule maker for Australia’s energy markets. Minister for Justice and Consumer Affairs Shane Rattenbury explained that the rule…

Safer School Crossings

One week in our new School Crossing Supervisors are helping to make Canberra’s busiest school zones even safer by assisting children to cross the road at 20 crossings. Minister for Transport and City Services Meegan Fitzharris said feedback from the new program has been overwhelmingly positive, with principals, teachers and students loving the added safety…

ACT Libraries: A Look at 2017

The most popular books and DVDs requested from ACT public libraries in 2017 were revealed today by Minister for Transport and City Services Meegan Fitzharris. “Around 2.74 million items are borrowed each year from ACT public libraries by Canberrans, demonstrating the continued relevance of our local libraries to our communities. Our libraries play an integral…

Canberrans Consider Shopping In Canberra for Christmas

Minister for the Arts and Community Events, Gordon Ramsay is encouraging Canberrans to consider shopping locally this Christmas. “Canberra is a city blessed with an abundance of culture and artistic expression. We are so fortunate to be home to so many amazing artists who are creating inspiring pieces to complement any Canberra home or office…

Bike Stops across Canberra

The ACT Government will join local businesses this spring to launch new innovative ‘Bike Stops’ across Canberra. Bike Stops will allow cyclists to use participating businesses’ facilities to change, refresh or store their gear. Minister for Transport and City Services, Meegan Fitzharris has called on local businesses to register for the Bike Stop program. “This…

ACT Supports National Firearms Amnesty

Minister Gentleman said that the Government is committed to ensuring that Canberra remains a safe city, and our participation in the National Firearms Amnesty enforces this commitment. The National Firearms Amnesty was announced by the Commonwealth Minister for Justice Michael Keenan earlier this year. During the amnesty period those in possession of unlawful, or unregistered…

New Learn to Ride Centre Opening in Belconnen

The new Belconnen learn to ride centre will open this weekend for young cyclists to practice their skills and learn about road safety. Minister for Road Safety Shane Rattenbury said Belconnen would be a popular site for families, like the new Tuggeranong learn to ride centre at Greenway Park. “It’s important we teach our children…

ACT Leads Way on National Shotgun Reforms

Minister for Police and Emergency Services Mick Gentleman has today announced that the ACT has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to restrict access to lever action shotguns after key legislation was passed by the Legislative Assembly today. The importation of lever action shotguns with a magazine capacity greater than five rounds was temporarily prohibited…