Australia’s biggest celebration of spring returns to Commonwealth Park from 16 September – 15 October featuring more than one million blooms designed around this year’s theme of Floral Wonderland.
Two new huts will be built in Namadgi National Park in remembrance of two heritage-listed huts destroyed by fire.
The challenge focuses on developing engineering, construction and STEM skills in ACT schools.
The Canberra Hospital has provided health care to the Canberra community for 50 years.
Woden Library’s podcast studio takes two friends’ passion project to the next level.
The free renters’ home energy assessment is a simple way to save money by making better energy choices.
The Reconnect Playgroups program is helping Canberra families build connections and improving children’s social skills.
Belgravia Leisure has been appointed as the new operator for ACT Government-owned pools.
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Stepping Stone Café has opened at Common Ground Dickson to help support vulnerable Canberrans into employment.
The sport is a favourite with all ages and abilities.
Yarralumla Nursery provides new landowners with free plants to establish their gardens through the Plant Issue Scheme.
The floral displays extend beyond Commonwealth Park as part of Floriade Community.
As the first of Canberra’s new electric buses hit the road, mechanics like Stu Shiell are retraining in preparation for a zero-emissions future.
An ACT Government trial offers restaurants and cafes financial support and expert advice.
A park has been named after the woman who trained thousands in code and signalling during World War II.
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Synergy Group Canberra Women in Business Awards
The floral displays extend beyond Commonwealth Park as part of Floriade Community.
Australia’s biggest celebration of spring returns to Commonwealth Park from 16 September – 15 October featuring more than one million blooms designed around this year’s theme of Floral Wonderland.
The festival has been named Best Community Event.
There are plenty of activities to keep the whole family busy during the school holidays.
Final preparations are underway in Commonwealth Park ahead of Australia’s biggest celebration of spring.
Tickets are on sale for NightFest's exciting program of after dark live entertainment and illuminations.
Football fans can come together and get behind the Matildas in the third place play-off of the World Cup.
Crew members from two ships, the USS Canberra and HMAS Canberra, will parade through the city’s streets on Sunday, 23 July.
Discover Canberra's new arts and innovation festival celebrating creativity, experimentation and ideas.
Keep the whole family occupied these school holidays with this handy list of activities and events.
Experience Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and entertainment on Monday 29 May.
Learn more about the law and its role in our community this ACT Law week, 8-12 May 2023.
Organised by the young for the young, ACT Youth week celebrates the contributions of young people in the community.
The annual Heritage Festival returns to Canberra and surrounds from 11-30 April.
The Enlighten Festival is back with 17 days of culture and creativity with an exciting program of events from 3-19 March 2023.
The Royal Canberra Show returns to Exhibition Park from 24-26 February 2023 with a packed program and something for everyone.
The National Multicultural Festival will return to Glebe Park and Canberra CBD from 17 to 19 February 2023.
The ACT Bushfire Memorial at Stromlo Forest Park will host a 20th Anniversary Commemorative event on Wednesday 18 January 2023.
Summernats is hitting the streets of Canberra once again.
The Pictures of You exhibition launch coincides with International Day of People with Disability.
The Canberra Hospital has provided health care to the Canberra community for 50 years.
The development application for a new health precinct in the inner north is now open for feedback.
The state-of-the-art machine boosts the medical imaging capabilities at the Canberra Hospital.
A new health centre in Conder will give residents access to tailored services, closer to home.
An ACT Health Research Innovation Fund grant has helped ANU researchers set up Canberra’s first Brain Cancer Biobank.
Select pharmacies will be able to treat and prescribe antibiotics for uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
Gugan Gulwan’s new home will support the delivery of expanded services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Canberrans.
Two Canberrans share the difference organ donation has made to their lives.
Three new mammography machines assist early cancer detection.
A new 14 bed unit for young people has opened at the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children.
Canberra Hospital Expansion’s prototype shed provides the first glimpse of spaces within the new Critical Services Building.
ACT becomes the first place in the world to introduce an integrated package that combines law reform with new services and a new model of care to protect the rights of intersex people in medical settings.
Consolidation of the ACT’s public hospitals will deliver better health service coordination and delivery.
CT, ultrasound scans and X-rays are now available outside the hospital setting, at Weston Creek.
Four artists have been selected to produce works in Canberra Hospital’s new Critical Services Building.
The 10-year ACT Health Workforce Strategy will help build and retain a sustainable health workforce.
Canberra Hospital buildings 6 and 23 will be demolished to allow for the new building’s construction.
A new purpose-built mobile health clinic will help deliver targeted healthcare for young people experiencing adversity.
ACT residents can access free medical and surgical abortions from today.
The PIPPA Tool addresses the impact period-related symptoms have on a sufferer’s daily life.
Canberrans are invited to provide feedback on draft designs for a new playground in Watson.
The development application is now open for community feedback.
Construction is underway on multiple upgrades along the Tuggeranong Foreshore.
All three replacement pedestrian bridges in the Umbagong District Park have opened to the community.
The development application for the main building at CIT Woden has been approved.
The new type of light rail track will be made from grass and other low-lying plants.
The new high school in Kenny has been named in honour of Wiradjuri woman and activist Shirley Smith.
The Taylor school can now accommodate up to 600 more students.
Upgrades are on the way for Evatt, Lanyon, and Calwell local shops.
The National Capital Authority has granted Works Approval for extension of light rail to Commonwealth Park.
Hospital infrastructure and community health are the focus of the ACT Government’s Infrastructure Plan.
The ACT Government has released the Entertainment, Arts & Sports Infrastructure Plan Update.
A roll out of local shop upgrades is underway for the communities of Duffy, Macquarie, Monash, and Narrabundah.
The ACT Government is building the infrastructure this growing city needs as part of the 2023-24 ACT Budget.
A consortium of internationally recognised architecture firms has been announced as the new design partner.
The centre will open in Haig Park next month, providing a shared space for creativity, learning and connection.
Work continues to deliver playground upgrades in Ngunnawal, Chisholm, Gordon and Aranda.
Community engagement is now underway on the draft East Lake Place Plan.
Construction has started for a new dragon boat facility at Grevillea Park on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin.
The 110-seat community theatre at Tuggeranong Arts Centre will receive a $2 million upgrade.
The challenge focuses on developing engineering, construction and STEM skills in ACT schools.
The event recognises Canberra’s vocational education and training (VET) sector.
The ACT Government is seeking feedback to inform consistent policy on phone and device use at school.
The competition tests Australia’s best young trade students against each other.
Nominate your favourite teacher, group, or education staff for this year’s awards.
The ACT Government will partner with the University of Canberra and NetApp to establish Canberra as a leader in open-source technology.
From 2024, the number of sessions available at three of the territory’s five Koori Preschools will increase.
Thirty-seven ACT schools will be upgraded through the Public School Infrastructure Renewal Program.
Long-time educator Rebecca Pearce will lead the new school when it opens in 2024.
Both eligibility and the number of courses available have expanded.
Fee-free TAFE provides fee-free vocational education and training to eligible ACT students.
Five ACT public schools will participate in a pilot program that provides free breakfast and lunch three days a week.
The Anglican Diocese for Canberra and Goulburn has been successful in obtaining the site reserved for an independent school in Wright.
Tuggeranong public school students are enjoying playground upgrades.
The WorldSkills competition showcases vocational education and training, trades and apprenticeships.
Two schools will receive new roofs as part of the ACT Government’s biggest ever school investment program.
Ben Parker’s path to teaching was atypical but worthwhile.
Indigenous artist Eddie Longford has produced a new mural capturing the spirit of the Harrison School.
Keep safety front of mind as students head back to school for 2023.
Molonglo’s first high school, Evelyn Scott School senior campus, incorporates award-winning sustainability.
The Reconnect Playgroups program is helping Canberra families build connections and improving children’s social skills.
Stepping Stone Café has opened at Common Ground Dickson to help support vulnerable Canberrans into employment.
A park has been named after the woman who trained thousands in code and signalling during World War II.
The suburb has been officially co-named to honour the trailblazing Catherine Helen Spence.
Ms Mary-Therese Daniel will be the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal's next president.
The Seniors Grant program supports projects that address the wellbeing of older Canberrans.
The project has been recognised for its outstanding design and innovation.
A free legal service to help those in disputes in the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal has received a funding boost.
Submissions now open for ‘My little big idea’ which will see a project in Richardson receive up to $40,000.
Share your idea to improve Page as part of the new ‘My little big idea’ initiative.
The long-serving Parliament House employee was a prominent member of the Kingston community.
The ACT Multicultural Awards recognise the contributions of individuals and groups that continue to make Canberra a welcoming and inclusive city.
Canberrans are invited to give input on a proposed refresh of the ACT’s heritage system.
Through grants of up to $1000, the program helps women prepare for, obtain and maintain employment.
The grants recognise programs that preserve and celebrate the unique stories of the ACT’s history and heritage.
Congratulations to interdisciplinary public health scientist Dr Aparna Lal.
The ACT Government, in collaboration with the Salvation Army, is helping disadvantaged learner drivers get their provisional licences.
Canberra is the second Australian city – one of only 38 locations globally – to achieve this.
Long-time Canberra resident and ACT Magistrate Louise Taylor has been announced.
Appointments are now able to be booked at all Access Canberra Service Centres.
The growing electric fleet helps the ACT move towards a low-emissions future.
A temporary road over London Circuit will ensure two lanes of traffic are maintained during peak hours.
Park safely and legally and avoid a fine.
An online tool helps to compare the total cost of ownership of models of electric versus petrol or diesel vehicles.
Another 94 electric buses are set to join Canberra's public transport network.
ACT drivers must declare long-term or permanent medical issues that may impact driving.
Construction ramps up on a side-track over London Circuit in preparation for the delivery of Light Rail Stage 2A.
Active Streets for Schools stencils can be found around ACT schools to help students get to school in the safest and easiest way possible.
Works Approval for Stage 2A of the light rail network now open for public comment.
Catching public transport in Canberra is about to get easier with MyWay+.
Leaving something on the bus needn’t cause panic, with Transport Canberra staff doing their utmost to get it back to you.
Canberra’s growing electric bus fleet has received a funding boost for new charging infrastructure.
With Christmas parties and summer celebrations ahead, Canberrans are reminded to be safe and considerate when riding e-scooters.
The e-scooter program is expanding to Tuggeranong, Molonglo and additional areas of Woden and Weston Creek.
The popular e-scooter scheme is rolling out across more Canberra regions, expanding and linking the current operating areas.
If you’re driver licence is up for renewal, you can now get a text message reminder sent directly to your mobile number.
With kids heading back to school, Canberra drivers are reminded to slow down and park safely in school zones.
The ACT Government will be running a series of community information sessions on the light rail to Woden.
A Tuggeranong man has celebrated his 100th ride on the Ginninderry minibus service.
UC students have been asked to reimagine the iconic Canberra bus shelter.
Woden Library’s podcast studio takes two friends’ passion project to the next level.
Yarralumla Nursery provides new landowners with free plants to establish their gardens through the Plant Issue Scheme.
The resurfacing program focuses on road rehabilitation as well as preventative resealing around the ACT.
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Once complete, the community will have an improved oval to enjoy.
Canberra’s mowing season kicks off with four new electric mowers replacing diesel-powered models.
Check out the final designs for a new dog park for Tuggeranong.
Final designs have been released for the new Franklin fenced dog park.
After being in Domestic Animal Services’ care for 259 days, stray dog ‘Aero’ has found a loving family to care for her.
After a year of mandatory cat registration, the list of funniest cat names is in.
Did you know you can complete more than 450 Access Canberra transactions online at a time that suits you?
The upgrades are part of the broader revitalisation of the Sydney and Melbourne Buildings.
Registering your pet is quick, easy and helps keep your mate safe.
Plan your trip to an Access Canberra Service Centre using these helpful features.
Incorrect disposal of batteries is believed to have caused the fire which destroyed Canberra’s recycling plant on Boxing Day last year.
Aspiring cricketer Ollie pleads to have his local cricket nets repaired.
A stray dog gets a new chance at life at Domestic Animal Services after some TLC.
Parking officers play an important role in our community, and support Canberra to be a safe and liveable city.
Design work to update the Ngunnawal Neighbourhood Oval has begun.
Canberrans will be able to provide feedback on proposals to prevent new gas network connections in the ACT.
Two new huts will be built in Namadgi National Park in remembrance of two heritage-listed huts destroyed by fire.
Canberrans can have fruit netting replaced for free to protect native wildlife from population decline.
The World Wildlife Fund has ranked the ACT second in Australia for protecting tree habitat.
Several projects to improve stormwater quality in the Tuggeranong Valley have been announced.
Applications are now open for the 2023-24 Community Garden Grants program.
New funding has been announced for the installation of shared rooftop solar on multi-unit apartments.
Help protect the community and the environment while you stay warm this winter.
Canberrans can reconnect with their favourite nature and wildlife spots in Namadgi National Park.
The newly restored West MacGregor Grasslands will help increase the habitat for the Golden Sun Moth.
Review plans on a new raingarden to improve the quality of storm water entering Canberra’s waterways.
This is just one of several items eligible Canberrans can apply for as part of the Scheme.
Grassland Earless Dragons have been released into new purpose-built homes at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve.
A Canberra film maker captures how a DeLorean DMC-12 is being brought back to the future.
Majura Primary was awarded the 2022 Everyday Climate Choices School of the Year award and it's easy to see why.
Belconnen’s Kingsford Smith School has used the Container Deposit Scheme to fund new Lion Dancing costumes.
The ACT’s container deposit scheme is continuing to prove popular,
The new Wildbark centre has opened in Throsby at the entrance to the Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary.
Floriade has made the move to plastic-free alternatives to minimise the event’s impact on the environment.
Amaroo Primary School students are making the most of the ACT Container Deposit Scheme.
Nine local projects have been selected to receive funding as part of the Community Garden Grants program.