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New intensive care beds open at Canberra Hospital
The Canberra Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) now has an additional eight beds, following completion of a $13.5 million expansion.
Canberra's dragon boat community to get new facility
A new permanent home for dragon boating will begin construction this year.
Two-week sportsgrounds closure to renovate ACT ovals for winter sport
ACT Government irrigated sportsgrounds will be closed from Friday 18 March to Thursday 31 March 2022 (inclusive) - for the autumn renovations that follow the summer sports season.
Putting liveability at the heart of planning as draft Bill is released
A new planning system that focuses on liveability, prosperity and the wellbeing of all Canberrans is the aim of a new draft Planning Bill released today for community comment.
Tower crane marks next phase in Canberra Hospital Expansion
The next stage of the $624 million Canberra Hospital Expansion – which will transform healthcare services for generations of Canberrans – has begun with the installation of the first of two electric tower cranes.
Next stage in planning for health service upgrades in Watson
The ACT Government is continuing to work with our community partners to strengthen health services for young people and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Canberrans as planning starts for the Watson Community Health Precinct.
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