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Voluntary assisted dying laws will reflect ACT community views, govt says

It is expected voluntary assisted laws would pass the territory's parliament with an overwhelming majority.

The Canberra Times

Law on voluntary euthanasia by end of 2024: Barr

ACT Chief Minister spells out schedule.

The Canberra Times

Barr outlines path to ACT's voluntary assisted dying laws

Senators voted to overturn a 25-year ban preventing the ACT and Northern Territory from legislating on voluntary assisted dying.

The Canberra Times

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Territories given euthanasia voting rights

Parliament has repealed laws preventing the ACT and Northern Territory from legislating on voluntary assisted dying.

AAP

Lee sets out priorities, teases light rail announcement

It's been two years since Elizabeth Lee became opposition leader.

The Canberra Times

NSW petrol price monitoring website Fuel Check expands to cover Canberra from today

Petrol prices across the ACT will be displayed on a government website, allowing drivers to compare prices at nearby retailers — but service stations will not be forced to sign up.

ABC News

ACT government distances itself from plan to demolish Thoroughbred Park, Canberra's only horse-racing venue

Under a plan released on Melbourne Cup Day, housing would be built on Canberra's only racecourse, which currently operates on prime inner-suburban land.

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Race club confirms intentions after 'hostile takeover' planning proposal

The long-term leaser of the Lyneham block has the site for another 60 years and intends to diversify its income in the same way clubs around Australia have.

The Canberra Times

Canberra to Fiji flights could start by winter

Fiji Airways will make a decision early next year.

The Canberra Times

Barr's priorities as 'dramatically changed' ACT approaches 500,000

The Chief Minister will give his annual state of the territory address on Wednesday.

The Canberra Times

'So many questions': concerns next stage of tram line could take longer than thought

The government has not said when the project will be completed.

The Canberra Times

ACT Labor, Greens reject calls to condemn Gallagher over housing debt

But the parties have agreed to continue raising the matter with the Commonwealth.

The Canberra Times

Want us to come to the office? Make sure there's a good reason, ACT public servants say

Hot desking also discouraged staff coming to the office, researchers were told.

The Canberra Times

Parton says govt needs to condemn 'in the strongest terms' housing debt 'backflip'

The opposition will bring forward a motion in the Assembly on Wednesday.

The Canberra Times

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After the Crimean bridge attack, there are plenty of theories but few real answers

Theories abound about who is responsible for the attack and how they did it. On Wednesday, Russia arrested eight men alleged to have set off a truck bomb. Ukraine says Russia planned the attack.

The Canberra Times

Morning peak to feel London Circuit works congestion pinch

Transport Minister Chris Steel is confident people can plan around disruptions.

The Canberra Times

Good pay, work anywhere: Tech billionaire's enticing pitch to Canberrans

Atlassian has big plans to hire more than 1000 Aussies in research and development.

The Canberra Times

Bricks 'inspired' Built for CBR logo, but govt warned on politicising ACT PS

The government was warned the design potentially politicises its public service.

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Canberrans should welcome public housing in their suburbs: minister

Delays to building new properties hurt people in need, Housing Minister says

The Canberra Times

High-income earners should pay higher Medicare levy to help fund health: Barr

"It's a simple idea but I believe it is palatable," Andrew Barr said of his proposal.

The Canberra Times

Barr sees reform opportunities to deliver more affordable homes

Andrew Barr said it was also clear rent assistance in the private market had not kept pace with increasing prices.

The Canberra Times

Tech startup says it's being stifled by strict export controls

Export rules may force Daniel Shaddock's Canberra-based company to manufacture overseas.

The Canberra Times

Push to erase ACT's historical housing debt gathers strength

The Chief Minister has again promised the millions spent on servicing the decades-old loan would be invested into "much-needed" social and affordable housing in the nation's capital.

The Canberra Times

Barriers to ACT expansion plan 'will be overcome': Barr

The border move has been given the "formal tick of approval" for NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet.

The Canberra Times

Floriade back home in full bloom in Commonwealth Park

All the rain has created perfect growing conditions for the annual celebration of spring

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