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ACT ban on developer donations may not be 'workable': Commissioner

ACT ban on developer donations may not be 'workable': Commissioner

A ban on property developers making donations to ACT political parties may not be 'workable', the electoral commissioner says.

  • by Daniel Burdon

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Canberra Liberals cleared of contempt over flier
Canberra

Canberra Liberals cleared of contempt over flier

However the party's online portal to gather feedback has been denounced as too similar to the government's website.

  • by Katie Burgess
While one-third NSW in drought, ACT has cancelled extra water licence
Water

While one-third NSW in drought, ACT has cancelled extra water licence

Icon Water says their modelling indicates the ACT can withstand the worst drought on record with our current water supplies.

  • by Katie Burgess
ACT anti-corruption commission should look back to 1989: Barr
Canberra

ACT anti-corruption commission should look back to 1989: Barr

Chief Minister Andrew Barr says the territory's proposed anti-corruption commission should have power to investigate cases dating back to 1989.

  • by Daniel Burdon
Why backyard bounty is always better
Food

Why backyard bounty is always better

If you haven't tasted home-grown fruit and vegetables, you don't really know what they should taste like, says Jackie French.

  • by Jackie French
New campaign rolls out to help Canberrans understand kilojoules
Health

New campaign rolls out to help Canberrans understand kilojoules

After a review found most Canberrans don't understand kilojoule information, ACT Health has taken action.

  • by Emily Baker
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'Limit to support': More needed for family help after industrial deaths, govt says
Industrial relations

'Limit to support': More needed for family help after industrial deaths, govt says

In a submission to a senate inquiry on industrial deaths, the ACT government says family support following industrial deaths "requires improvement".

  • by Andrew Brown
Gallagher’s new role seems a very smart move by Calvary
Opinion
Letters

Gallagher’s new role seems a very smart move by Calvary

Kate Carnell moved on to no criticism.

Each month light rail is delayed, Canberra Metro will lose millions
Light rail

Each month light rail is delayed, Canberra Metro will lose millions

Canberra Metro maintains construction will be completed in December.

  • by Katie Burgess
ACT funded school fitness program despite company's debt to territory
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ACT funded school fitness program despite company's debt to territory

B Firm has now agreed to a payment plan for the debt of $20,000 plus GST.

  • by Kirsten Lawson
Cloud over Floriade as auditors brought in to probe budget blowout
Floriade

Cloud over Floriade as auditors brought in to probe budget blowout

An external auditor has been brought in to determine the extent of the damage.

  • by Katie Burgess