Afghan Embassy Closure in Canberra Devastates Displaced Community's Hopes
The quiet closure of the Afghan embassy in Canberra marks another loss for the displaced Afghan community, as consulates worldwide scale back operations.
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Lake Tuggeranong gets $2.7 million water quality overhaul
The ACT Government's initial funding injection signals the start of a decade-long battle against algal blooms that threaten recreation and property values across the region.
Federal Housing Policy Changes Impact Canberra Household Budgets
New measures targeting housing affordability are projected to affect monthly budgets for many Canberra residents amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
Federal mandate requires Australian universities adopt antisemitism, Islamophobia definitions
Years of campus incidents and advocacy have shaped the federal requirement that Australian universities adopt formal definitions of antisemitism and Islamophobia.
Canberra's Federal Representatives: Three House Seats, Two Senators Explained
A plain-English guide to who represents Canberra in the federal parliament: the three House electorates, the two senators, and how to contact them and check your enrolment.
Canberra federal agencies follow new AI framework
Albanese government mandates AI oversight for Centrelink, Services Australia and federal agencies in Canberra with fairness and accuracy requirements.
Federal environmental rules reshape Canberra development approvals from mid-2026.
New federal environmental assessment rules under the EPBC Act will require additional documentation for developments in Gungahlin and Belconnen from the second half of 2026, with full application to residential approvals expected by early 2027.
Canberra's Green Tech Startups Gain Global Edge Through Federal Connections
The capital's direct links to federal decision makers and research hubs give its sustainable startups an edge few other cities match.
Federal plan adds 3,200 public service jobs to Canberra by 2029
A federal expansion plan will add thousands of positions across the capital's agencies by 2029, and the data tells a complicated story about housing, commutes and classroom pressure.
Barilaro Returns to Shape NSW-ACT Political Relations in New Role
The former NSW deputy premier has stepped back into politics in a new advisory role, potentially reshaping how the two jurisdictions work together.