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Greens outrage and more federal funding begs the question, why an ACT health tax at all?

Greens outrage and more federal funding begs the question, why an ACT health tax at all?

1 July | By Chris Johnson
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Steel slashes health levy, hits big employers in deal with Greens

Steel slashes health levy, hits big employers in deal with Greens

1 July | By Ian Bushnell
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Construction gets underway on new heritage walking trail for North Belconnen

Construction gets underway on new heritage walking trail for North Belconnen

28 June | By Nicholas Ward
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Breaking down the ACT Budget: How much your car costs are about to go up

Breaking down the ACT Budget: How much your car costs are about to go up

28 June | By James Coleman
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ACT Greens won't support $250 health levy, and Libs may join them

ACT Greens won't support $250 health levy, and Libs may join them

27 June | By Ian Bushnell
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Federal minister turns back on ACT Government's health tax

Federal minister turns back on ACT Government's health tax

27 June | By Chris Johnson
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Budget Reply: Castley's plan for a more affordable Canberra

Budget Reply: Castley's plan for a more affordable Canberra

26 June | By Ian Bushnell
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Ratings agency warns ACT on spending

Ratings agency warns ACT on spending

26 June | By Ian Bushnell
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News
ACT Budget reaction: 'This is the Budget we had to have'

ACT Budget reaction: 'This is the Budget we had to have'

25 June | By Ian Bushnell
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Property
ACT Budget: What your rates bill will be in 2025-26

ACT Budget: What your rates bill will be in 2025-26

25 June | By Ian Bushnell
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RSPCA staff eager to get into new $40-million shelter 'as quickly as possible'

RSPCA staff eager to get into new $40-million shelter 'as quickly as possible'

25 June | By James Coleman
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'Difficult decisions': Steel prescribes health levy, tax rises to mend Budget

'Difficult decisions': Steel prescribes health levy, tax rises to mend Budget

24 June | By Ian Bushnell
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ACT Budget: Canberra's 'best view' takes a step closer to reopening

ACT Budget: Canberra's 'best view' takes a step closer to reopening

24 June | By James Coleman
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ACT Budget: $10 million for Molonglo, Weston Creek, Woden infrastructure

ACT Budget: $10 million for Molonglo, Weston Creek, Woden infrastructure

24 June | By Nicholas Ward
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ACT Budget: Steel opens floodgates to build 26,000 homes in five years, lifts stamp duty threshold

ACT Budget: Steel opens floodgates to build 26,000 homes in five years, lifts stamp duty threshold

23 June | By Ian Bushnell
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Rent Relief Fund administrator says 'nothing' can replace service, as Greens, Libs vow to restore it

Rent Relief Fund administrator says 'nothing' can replace service, as Greens, Libs vow to restore it

23 June | By Claire Fenwicke
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News
ACT Budget: Director of Public Prosecutions says $15 million for legal services not enough

ACT Budget: Director of Public Prosecutions says $15 million for legal services not enough

21 June | By Nicholas Ward
1
News
ACT Budget: More support to boost skills and keep apprentices on the tools

ACT Budget: More support to boost skills and keep apprentices on the tools

19 June | By Ian Bushnell
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ACT Budget: $3.7 million to repair failing police stations and plan for new ones

ACT Budget: $3.7 million to repair failing police stations and plan for new ones

18 June | By Ian Bushnell
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ACT Budget: Footpaths and sports facilities get shot in the arm as budget targets community infrastructure

ACT Budget: Footpaths and sports facilities get shot in the arm as budget targets community infrastructure

17 June | By Nicholas Ward
13
Community organisations plead for government to continue rent support program

Community organisations plead for government to continue rent support program

16 June | By Ian Bushnell
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ACT Budget: Permanent boost to energy bill rebate

ACT Budget: Permanent boost to energy bill rebate

16 June | By Ian Bushnell
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ACT Budget: $10 million community services sector boost announced

ACT Budget: $10 million community services sector boost announced

16 June | By Nicholas Ward
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ACT Budget: Tired playgrounds, Erindale shops revamp part of $15 million Tuggeranong cash injection

ACT Budget: Tired playgrounds, Erindale shops revamp part of $15 million Tuggeranong cash injection

14 June | By Claire Fenwicke
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ACT Budget: $30 million to keep vital domestic, family and sexual violence services from the cliff

ACT Budget: $30 million to keep vital domestic, family and sexual violence services from the cliff

13 June | By Ian Bushnell
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News
Barr opts for PPP to deliver Canberra Convention and Entertainment Precinct

Barr opts for PPP to deliver Canberra Convention and Entertainment Precinct

13 June | By Ian Bushnell
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ACT Budget: Liberals claim unforeseen $39.4 million spend points to budget blowout

ACT Budget: Liberals claim unforeseen $39.4 million spend points to budget blowout

12 June | By Ian Bushnell
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ACT Budget: Bus driver protection, transit officer boost in $37.4m public transport package

ACT Budget: Bus driver protection, transit officer boost in $37.4m public transport package

11 June | By Ian Bushnell
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Greens propose new tax on big business, accuse government of eyeing cuts

Greens propose new tax on big business, accuse government of eyeing cuts

10 June | By Nicholas Ward
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ACT Budget: $1.4m to double popular school trades program for girls

ACT Budget: $1.4m to double popular school trades program for girls

7 June | By Ian Bushnell
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ACT Budget: $9.4 million to support young people's mental health

ACT Budget: $9.4 million to support young people's mental health

7 June | By Ian Bushnell
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Taylor says Coalition will reverse Labor's '$100 billion in waste'; most APS job cuts by 'natural attrition'

Taylor says Coalition will reverse Labor's '$100 billion in waste'; most APS job cuts by 'natural attrition'

3 April | By Chris Johnson
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Dogs must have minimum three hours a day of human contact under proposed new ACT laws

Henry3 hours ago

How are they going to enforce it. Are you going to need to keep records or install a camera. Next up… View

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Queensland has some of the strictest animal welfare laws:… View

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Family on $200,000 asks ACAT to dismiss their electricity, gas bills

Mark4 hours ago

$1200 not mind blowing??? We are a family of 5, 3 kids around 20 and two adults and we spend under… View

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It is very obvious that the head of household is financially supporting extended family in Australia… View

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ACAT probably spend several 10's of thousands of dollars, if not 100s of thousands considering this… View

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ACT Container Deposit Scheme to add four new drop-and-go sites

Henry4 hours ago

ANU had a light up reverse vending machine. They had no idea of the running costs View

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Who said this only costs 10 cents. That's a lie View

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I would just appreciate if these collection points were more reliable. More often than not, I've… View

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NSW study reveals potential cost to install EV chargers in bus depots – what about the ACT?

Henry4 hours ago

Did Mr Steel hold the plug overnight while the bus charged? View

Henry4 hours ago

Wouldn't slow charging from EVSE or standard outlets work for most people? What were talking about… View

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Jorge Alex yup .. just keep spewing out that diesel which is great for our health View

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Dogs must have minimum three hours a day of human contact under proposed new ACT laws

By James Coleman
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Family on $200,000 asks ACAT to dismiss their electricity, gas bills

By Albert McKnight
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Light Rail Stage 2B costing to start soon, plus help to decide final route

By Ian Bushnell
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ACT Container Deposit Scheme to add four new drop-and-go sites

By Nicholas Ward
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Food & Wine

Vincent to become Muk Bar, Bada Bing teases new direction and G Spot to close as Canberra hospitality scene gets shake-up

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Vikings' $36m Jerrabomberra club project rejected due to impacts on community

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