Community Noticeboard
ACT first on national shotgun reforms
Release date: 06 June 2017
Mick Gentleman, MLA
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.
Better health care when young people need it
Release date: 05 June 2017
Shane Rattenbury, MLA
The ACT Government is providing better mental health support to children and young people in the ACT by expanding counselling services for children, improving hospital-based services for young people, and providing more support to community providers to deliver early intervention programs.
Better safety on CBR’s light rail project
Release date: 04 June 2017
Joint media release: Meegan Fitzharris MLA and Gordon Ramsay MLA
With the ACT Government undertaking the largest infrastructure project in the territory’s history through the light rail network, further investment will be made in the upcoming 2017-18 ACT Budget to improve safety during the construction of stage one.
ACT Government to introduce position of Chief Engineer
Release date: 04 June 2017
Andrew Barr, MLA
The ACT Government will introduce a position of Chief Engineer to lead the territory’s engineering and infrastructure projects.
Better return to work services and secure workers’ compensation
Release date: 04 June 2017
Rachel Stephen-Smith, MLA
The ACT Government will provide better health services and improved return to work support for injured workers as part of the 2017-18 Budget.
Keeping Canberrans healthy, active and well
Release date: 03 June 2017
Meegan Fitzharris, MLA
The ACT Government is investing in preventative health to ensure Canberrans remain healthy, active and well.
Ranger Guided Activities at Tidbinbilla
Year round
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve offers an extensive program of guided walks and activities and special school holiday activities throughout the year. Don't miss your chance to see Australian wildlife in this beautiful natural environment.
Films at the National Film and Sound Archive
Year round
The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) presents an extensive screening program and a range of special events throughout the year.
Handmade Market June
10 - 11 June 2017
Canberra's award winning Handmade Market is a quarterly event, which brings together talented artists, designers, stylists, craftspeople and gourmets from all over Australia to showcase their handmade designs.
The Royal Canberra Poultry Show
10 - 11 June 2017
Around 850 birds will be competing at the Show with more than different 30 intriguing breeds.
Capital of Australia Mandolin Ensemble
11 June 2017
COZMO - Capital of Australia Mandolinata - presents a concert of beautiful and engaging music written especially for the mandolin orchestra and perfectly matched to the ethereal acoustics of the High Court's Great Hall.
Winter Glass Market
17 June 2017
The Winter Glass Market is a free full day celebration of glass and glass-making, revealing the power of glass and light and featuring market stalls, activities, demonstrations and the Hindmarsh Prize exhibition.
Do not pick or eat any wild mushrooms
ACT Health Directorate
ACT Chief Health Officer Dr Paul Kelly is reminding the community not to pick or eat any wild mushrooms found growing in and around the ACT.
Death Cap mushrooms are a deadly, poisonous fungus. In Canberra, the Death Cap mushroom often grow near established oak trees in warm, wet weather typically observed in late summer and autumn. With the recent cool and wet weather, Death Cap mushrooms have been found around Canberra.
Light rail construction updates
Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate
Construction of stage one of the Light Rail Network is now underway, with work progressing on the 12 kilometre City to Gungahlin corridor. The ACT Government has also endorsed a City to Woden corridor as the preferred next stage in the development of the network. Stay up to date with construction activities along the corridor via the weekly newsletter.
Share ideas and have your say on a range of government projects and initiatives across Canberra via the Your Say website.
Changes to legislation removed the requirement to publish public notices in newspapers. Public notices can now be published on an ACT Government website. For more information about Red Tape Reduction please visit the Access Canberra website.
| Public notice | Release date |
|---|---|
| Application for Registration of a Salesperson | 06 Jun 2017 |
| Annual Review of Environmental Authorisation - multiple organisations | 05 Jun 2017 |
| Application for Registration of a Salesperson | 05 Jun 2017 |
| Application for Real Estate Agent Licence | 05 Jun 2017 |
| Decision under the ACT Heritage Act 2004 made on 1 June 2017 | 05 Jun 2017 |
| Application for Registration of a Salesperson | 02 Jun 2017 |
| Application for Registration of a Salesperson | 02 Jun 2017 |
| Application for Registration of a Salesperson | 02 Jun 2017 |
| Application for Real Estate Agent Licence | 31 May 2017 |
| Application for Real Estate Agent Licence | 31 May 2017 |
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