ACT foster care policy debate
The ACT Greens and Labor parties have outlined their commitment to children in out-of-home care following a debate over the Greens vulnerable children proposal. The Greens proposal aims to support over...
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Pokie red tape: Libs
ACT Deputy Opposition Leader Brendan Smyth said in a media release that clubs in Canberra are finding the trading environment difficult due to so many Government-imposed restrictions on poker machines....
View ArticleWorld class lighting for Manuka Oval
The project is being fast tracked, with the ACT Government promising to have the lighting in place prior to the One Day International cricket match between Australia and the West Indies slated for the...
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New stadium for Canberra
The Canberra Liberals have thrown their support into updating Canberra Stadium instead of building a new stadium in the city, ACT Deputy Sports Minister Steve Doszpot says. With Election Day looming...
View ArticleJunk food still has green light
Experts claim figures are still higher than ever after more than two years since the food industry introduced codes of practice in relation to junk food advertising aimed at children, with some calling...
View ArticleCosts of Greener Government?
ACT Greens MLA Shane Rattenbury is the party’s sole representative to join Katy Gallagher and the Labor Party. Mr. Rattenbury’s position is one from which he can aid in the enactment of many of the...
View ArticleWomen in ACT politics
During the Queen’s visit last year a symbolic moment occurred in Australian politics when she was greeted by the Governor General, the Prime Minister and the ACT Chief Minister. All three were women....
View ArticleInvesting in Sport
There’ll be many interested spectators watching ACT Labor kick goals with its pre-election promise to upgrade Canberra’s sporting fields to the tune of $26 million into improving fields and facilities,...
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Beyond Stolen Tomatoes and Pumpkins
The Labor policy to fund additional community gardens across Canberra has sparked up some doubt on whether the funding is not being used correctly, reports student journalist Josephine Huynh. Robin...
View ArticleACT Marriage Equality and the Constitution
The dust has settled on the recent ACT Election and a Labor-Greens government has been returned. Student journalist Jelisa Apps follows up on her earlier story to examine the issue of marriage equality...
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