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Canberra Economy 2026: Public Service, Defence Tech and the Growing Private Sector

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Canberra Economy 2026: Public Service, Defence Tech and the Growing Private Sector

How the ACT economy has evolved beyond its public service foundations.

By The Daily Canberra · 27 June 2026

Fricken restaurant relocates from Braddon with expanded menu

Updated 12 h ago

Fricken restaurant relocates from Braddon with expanded menu

The popular eatery's move marks another shift in Braddon's dining landscape as venues recalibrate their footprints and offerings in response to changing customer patterns.

By The Daily Canberra · 26 June 2026

Road closure fees to push up building costs and housing prices, builders warn

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Road closure fees to push up building costs and housing prices, builders warn

New ACT regulations on temporary road access during construction could add thousands of dollars to building projects and inflate new home prices across the territory.

By The Daily Canberra · 26 June 2026

City West development pivots from hotel to student accommodation as market shifts

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City West development pivots from hotel to student accommodation as market shifts

A major mixed-use project is being reoriented to student housing, reflecting broader market pressures on hospitality investment and changing demand dynamics in central Canberra.

By The Daily Canberra · 26 June 2026

Qatar Airways returns to Canberra for direct international links

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Qatar Airways returns to Canberra for direct international links

The airline's December resumption of flights marks a critical reconnection for the capital's tourism and business traveller base after more than two years without direct Middle Eastern access.

By The Daily Canberra · 26 June 2026

Canberra's Property and Housing Market: Prices, Rents and What Drives Them

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Canberra's Property and Housing Market: Prices, Rents and What Drives Them

A plain-language guide to how the ACT's housing and rental market works, what shapes demand and supply, and where the affordability pressures sit.

By The Daily Canberra · 26 June 2026

Canberra's Economy Explained: The City's Biggest Industries and Where the Jobs Are

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Canberra's Economy Explained: The City's Biggest Industries and Where the Jobs Are

A durable guide to how Australia's capital makes its living, from the public service that anchors the city to the research, health and tech sectors that round it out.

By The Daily Canberra · 26 June 2026

ACT delays long service leave expansion for hospitality and beauty sectors

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ACT delays long service leave expansion for hospitality and beauty sectors

Hospitality, accommodation and beauty businesses face a six-month wait for portable leave protections due to sector pressures.

By The Daily Canberra · 25 June 2026

Beyond the public service: the industries that drive Canberra

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Beyond the public service: the industries that drive Canberra

Canberra is famous for its federal departments, but the capital's economy runs on a much broader mix of defence, research, technology, construction and tourism

By The Daily Canberra · 25 June 2026

Starting a Business in the ACT: Registrations, Licences and Where to Get Help

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Starting a Business in the ACT: Registrations, Licences and Where to Get Help

A practical guide to getting an ABN, registering a business name, sorting your ACT licences and finding free local support in Canberra

By The Daily Canberra · 25 June 2026

Where Canberra works: a guide to the city's town centres, precincts and coworking spaces

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Where Canberra works: a guide to the city's town centres, precincts and coworking spaces

From Civic and Barton to Belconnen, Bruce and Gungahlin, here is how Canberra's working geography fits together and where to find a desk

By The Daily Canberra · 25 June 2026

Canberra's startup ecosystem: government-adjacent innovation is finding its footing

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Canberra's startup ecosystem: government-adjacent innovation is finding its footing

Canberra is building a distinct technology and innovation sector separate from the public service.

By Canberra Daily · 23 June 2026

Canberra defence and cybersecurity sector employs 24,000 as AUKUS drives growth

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Canberra defence and cybersecurity sector employs 24,000 as AUKUS drives growth

The ACT is home to Australia's most significant concentration of defence industry employment outside a naval base.

By The Daily Canberra · 21 June 2026

Canberra's hospitality boom: how the nation's capital became a food destination

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Canberra's hospitality boom: how the nation's capital became a food destination

Canberra now ranks among Australia's top food and wine destinations — and the industry is thriving.

By Canberra Daily · 17 June 2026

Canberra education sector thrives as ANU and UC attract international students

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Canberra education sector thrives as ANU and UC attract international students

Higher education contributes more than $2.1 billion annually to the ACT economy.

By The Daily Canberra · 15 June 2026

Canberra's construction pipeline: the light rail, housing, and precinct developments

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Canberra's construction pipeline: the light rail, housing, and precinct developments

$5B+ in committed ACT infrastructure is creating a construction industry that cannot keep pace.

By Canberra Daily · 11 June 2026

Canberra retail market defies national trends with steady growth

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Canberra retail market defies national trends with steady growth

Westfield Belconnen and Canberra Centre record strong sales as public service income sustains spending.

By The Daily Canberra · 9 June 2026

ACT leads Australia with 100 per cent renewable electricity target achieved

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ACT leads Australia with 100 per cent renewable electricity target achieved

Canberra's clean energy transition is a model for Australian cities.

By The Daily Canberra · 3 June 2026

Canberra's diplomatic community contributes $450 million to the ACT economy

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Canberra's diplomatic community contributes $450 million to the ACT economy

110 foreign embassies, high commissions, and diplomatic missions employ thousands in the national capital.

By The Daily Canberra · 28 May 2026

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