Politics
ACT
Call for independent body to set rates in the ACT
The ACT needs an independent body to set rates rises in Canberra, in line with the system in New South Wales, to prevent the territory government raising rates to 'exorbitant' levels.
- by Daniel Burdon
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Rates
Elderly man backbilled $11,000 in land tax despite advice he was exempt
Lino Rovere was forced to backpay 15 years' worth of land tax to the ACT government, despite advice from the ACT Revenue Office in 2000 that he was not liable.
- by Katie Burgess
Canberra
ACT commercial market faces 'perfect storm' as rates bite
The ACT's commercial property market is facing a 'perfect storm' that has already seen investors shun Canberra, amid rising rates, tighter lending practices and high vacancy rates, an Assembly inquiry has heard.
- by Daniel Burdon
Industrial relations
Construction union allegedly pressured migrant workers to join
The CFMEU allegedly pressured migrant workers in Canberra to sign up to the union using paperwork they did not understand.
- by Katie Burgess
Education
Barr's pitch to Indonesian students: Canberra is the knowledge capital
The Chief Minister is attempting to grow the ACT's biggest export, which relies heavily on students from China.
- by Sally Whyte
Commonwealth Integrity Commission
ACT in the dark about potential police corruption
Andrew Barr is asking any potential national integrity commission to share information about ACT Policing, as the current oversight body will not.
- by Katie Burgess
Light rail
If it's not a tram, why are there T-lights at Canberra's intersections?
Is it because it's a light trail system, where the 'T' is silent?
- by Katie Burgess
Planning and development
ACT government eyes EPIC redevelopment with site investigations
The area includes the spiritual home of Summernats and the venue of the upcoming Groovin The Moo festival.
- by Katie Burgess
Biodiversity
Should Canberra stop mowing and start growing native grasses?
The ACT government could cut back on its multimillion-dollar annual mowing bill by transforming grassy areas into native oases, environmentalists say.
- by Katie Burgess
Advertising
Tax dollars spent on ads up 50 per cent in 2018
The ACT government spent a record amount on advertising campaigns in the past year.
- by Andrew Brown
Indigenous
Questions remain over why NSW pulled out of Jervis Bay Territory talks
The federal MP for the region has also weighed in, saying residents deserve better.
- by Katie Burgess