The ACT Government is committed to working with service providers and community partners to ensure every child in Canberra can reach their full potential. The Best Start for Canberra’s Children: The First 1000 Days Strategy (Best Start), released recently, sets out the ACT Government’s vision for working with community and service partners to ensure early…
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ACT to Phase Out More Single-Use Plastic
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The ACT Government is seeking written submissions from businesses, industry and the community on the proposed phase-out of more single-use plastic items. “We have taken a progressive approach to phasing out single-use plastics and have received widespread community and business support. Now we are seeking input on the next stage of the process as we…
Canberra Visitor Numbers Up
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Canberra’s economic rebound continues, with visitor numbers during the recent school holidays rebounding to pre-COVID years, and Winter in the City delivering a significant economic impact for the City Centre. From 2 to 17 July, hotel occupancy was 87 per cent, slightly higher than the same school holiday period in 2019. ACT Chief Minister and…
Canberra Electric Bike Library Extended
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Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Canberra Electric Bike Library, the ACT Government has extended the program for a further two years, with additional opening hours, more e-bikes available and offering opportunities to test ride the bikes at more community events. ACT Minister for Emissions Reduction, Shane Rattenbury explained that since its opening in…
E-Scooters Expanding in Canberra
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Canberra’s popular e-scooter share scheme is rolling out to more regions, with the busy hubs of Woden and Gungahlin to be linked from north to south. “E-scooters have been incredibly popular with more than 2.1 million trips since they were first trialled here in Canberra in 2020. This expansion responds to the desire expressed by…
ACT Emerging Scientist of the Year Award Named
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Dr Benjamin Schwessinger has been awarded the 2022 ACT Emerging Scientist of the Year Award for his ongoing commitment to supporting the environment and the ACT’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I am exhilarated and honoured to receive this award. I’ve found both my family and scientific home in Canberra. It is nice to see…
Blue Poles Park Whitlam’s First Playground
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The ACT Government continues to invest in Canberra, with the official opening of Whitlam’s first playground. The new site will be known as Blue Poles park. “I am excited to open Blue Poles park, as Whitlam continues to grow. Recreational areas in a suburb create a vital meeting point for the community. The new park…
August is Platypus Month
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Canberrans are encouraged to pick up a pair of binoculars and join Waterwatch volunteers to help monitor platypuses at dusk and dawn for the ninth annual Platypus Month. “With over 300 spots to fill across 34 one-hour surveys, now is the perfect time to join our citizen-scientists and ecologists to collect data that will improve…
New Sports Infrastructure for Canberra
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Canberrans will soon have access to additional tennis facilities in the Gungahlin region, with the ACT Government to start the construction of the Gungahlin Tennis facility. ACT Minister for Sport and Recreation, Yvette Berry said that located in Amaroo, the facility is part of the ACT Government’s plan to support the growing Gungahlin region –…
Continued Investment in ACT Schools
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The ACT Government is committed to providing every family with access to a great local public school. As Gungahlin continues to grow, the Government is delivering new public schools. “As Canberra grows, the Government will continue to deliver on our election commitments to build more schools and invest in our world-class public education system.” Chief…