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The legislation approved on 9 July 2026 directs $147 million from the 2026-27 ACT Budget Papers toward expanded bus lanes and shelter upgrades that will change route timings for northern suburbs residents from January 2027.
New legislation overhauling vocational training and apprenticeships in the territory is expected to reshape how Canberra's workforce prepares for jobs in federal agencies and local services.
Advocates argue a dedicated mayor could improve accountability for local services, but critics warn of added costs and political complexity for Canberra residents.
Canberrans in the north and inner south can expect construction disruption from late 2027 and a new civic facility opening by 2029, following two significant votes at last week's Assembly sitting.
The ACT government's latest municipal policy package holds residential rates steady for another year but trims library hours, community bus routes and suburban maintenance budgets, changes that will be felt differently depending on which side of the lake you live on.
How Canberra's federal workforce and employers are adapting to new skilled migration pathways affecting APS recruitment, wages, and job prospects across the nation's capital.
A Senate-backed move to restore human oversight of aged care funding decisions may ease cost pressures on Canberra residents seeking home support for elderly relatives.
ACT planning reforms could speed housing approvals in Gungahlin and Belconnen. Learn how streamlined development assessment processes aim to deliver homes faster.
Federal vocational training and teacher support reforms are reshaping Canberra schools' subject offerings and career pathways. Here's how the policy changes affect local students and educators.
Recent federal budget and legislative shifts on super contributions, preservation ages and aged care funding are reshaping retirement planning for Canberra's large public service and professional workforce.
A shift in how the government allocates infrastructure money could reshape local traffic, public transport priorities and road maintenance timelines across the three federal electorates.
Federal investment in clean energy training and manufacturing is expected to create hundreds of new positions for Canberra workers while positioning the city as a hub for renewable energy skills and supply chain development.
Legislation to restore human oversight of Australia's aged care funding tool has cleared Parliament, potentially affecting how thousands of Canberra residents access home support services.
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