
No first home buyer in the ACT will pay stamp duty from 1 July 2026.
Winter in the Woods will run 26 June until 9 August 2026.
The Renters’ Home Energy Program can help you make smarter choices and save on winter energy bills.
The reforms, including changes to the Territory Plan, will be in place from 1 July 2026.
A live site will be set up at the UC Refectory, and many Canberra venues will stream the Socceroos games.
No first home buyer in the ACT will pay stamp duty from 1 July 2026.
The Budget will fund a number of initiatives to help Canberrans feel safe and supported.
Budget investment will drive tourism, grow major events and support local jobs and industry.
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Funding will deliver more social, public, community and affordable homes.
There will be funding for shopping centre upgrades, frontline city services, parks and more.
Budget funding will strengthen and continue critical support programs and initiatives.
Funding will boost public health services and support the health workforce.
Australia’s largest celebration of cultural diversity will return from 5 to 7 February 2027.
The 2026–27 ACT Budget provides funding for the new hospital’s construction.
Floriade will return to Commonwealth Park this spring with a ‘Feast of Flowers’.

Winter in the Woods will run 26 June until 9 August 2026.

A live site will be set up at the UC Refectory, and many Canberra venues will stream the Socceroos games.

Australia’s largest celebration of cultural diversity will return from 5 to 7 February 2027.

Floriade will return to Commonwealth Park this spring with a ‘Feast of Flowers’.

The event returns to the city centre from 8 to 18 July.

Two exciting test matches are set for GIO Stadium in Canberra.

It is now easier for Canberrans with ADHD to have a GP prescribe their medication.

The new centre is on track to open in late 2026.

From vaccinations to certificates, your local community pharmacy offers services you may not be aware of.

BreastScreen ACT is celebrating diversity and inclusion in health care through the Inclusive Rainbow Threads Project.

Canberra trees have been painted blue to start conversations about mental health.

Canberra Hospital’s new building has delivered a huge amount in its first year.

Construction is complete on the new Tuggeranong facility. It will open to the public from 25 August.

Ratios are in place in more areas in ACT public hospitals, to deliver safer workloads and better care.

To mark 50 years of organ donation in the ACT, a street will be named after the first organ donor.

ACT Corrective Services clients are now able to receive testing and treatment for hepatitis C.

Minds Together is a free online program to support loved ones and carers of those experiencing mental health concerns and suicidal distress.

The facilities will provide better services for young people and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Two new dedicated theatre suites will enhance Canberra Hospital’s maternity care.

Construction will begin soon on the new South Tuggeranong Health Centre in Conder.

The project has taken another step forward with Multiplex the successful tenderer.

The South Tuggeranong Health Centre and Southside Hydrotherapy Pool are a step closer for Canberrans.

The project has reached a significant milestone.

The new hospital in Bruce is another step closer.

Canberra Hospital’s new building – including the hospital's new entrance, reception and Emergency Department – is now open.

The dedicated children’s emergency area in the new Canberra Hospital ED has children and families front of mind.

Work is underway on a pedestrian crossing with traffic lights on Canberra Avenue, Griffith.

The purpose-built facility will be a place for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together.

Work will begin this year to increase train travel speed and efficiency between the two cities.

The ACT Government has confirmed the alignment for Light Rail to Woden: Stage 2B.

In April 2026, early works will start on the new Northside Hospital Project.

The ACT Government is upgrading road infrastructure across Canberra.

Main construction on the Athllon Drive Duplication project is expected to start later this year.

Two significant health projects have formally been declared Territory Priority Projects.

Construction work has begun on nbn upgrades for about 97,000 ACT homes and businesses.

We asked for your favourites as we prepare playground upgrades around the ACT.

The ACT Government is developing a new Aquatic Strategy.

Learn about the new lyric theatre and the latest progress.

The Gugan Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporation building has received a five-star Green Building certification.

The upgrades will improve accessibility, sustainability and visitor comfort.

Common questions answered about the new aquatic centre planned for Commonwealth Park.

Construction on the new facility is due to be complete by the end of September 2026.

The Big Canberra Battery has reached a major milestone with a transformer delivered to site.

A new state-of-the-art recycling facility for Canberra is another step closer with demolition of the former damaged facility underway.

Additional parking bays, footpaths and cycle lanes open as the revitalisation of the city centre progresses.

A look at the major stormwater upgrades underway as part of Light Rail Stage 2A.

The opening of this specialist learning centre at CIT Bruce is a milestone for inclusive education.

Students at five ACT public schools will have access to free breakfast and lunch, three days a week.

ACT public schools, including the new Strathnairn School, have welcomed students for 2026.

Eligible Canberra three-year-olds can access one day of free preschool per week at any of over 140 services.

Key information you need to know to prepare your family.

The Woden Valley school celebrates its past while building for the future.

A new initiative will help more Canberrans finish their vocational education and training.

Paula Taylor has been recognised for her ability to spark scientific curiosity in students.

Inclusion is at the heart of the Melba school’s language program.

Construction has started on the first stage of UNSW Canberra City.

All ACT public primary and early childhood schools have now participated in the Year 1 Phonics Check.

Over 4000 ACT public school students will have attended a free camp at Birrigai by the end of 2025.

National cyber-security hub ready to empower our next generation of students.

School-based teacher education program, UC STEP, is Canberra’s newest employment-based pathway into teaching for career-changers.

Canberrans from multicultural backgrounds can build skills and knowledge in an Australian workplace.

ACT public schools and unis have produced many people who have gone on to do remarkable things.

Once open in 2027, the school will cater for up to 780 primary school students.

Here's what ACT public primary school students can expect on their free overnight camp.

Canberrans of all ages can access a range of free education and training programs in the ACT.

The preschool unit has received the highest-possible rating under Australia’s National Quality Framework.

The ACT Government is strengthening fuel supply transparency and consumer protections.

You won’t need to look far to meet like-minded locals with this handy guide.

The Woden Education First Youth Foyer supports young people at risk of homelessness.

Small gestures and simple changes to how you spend your money can make a big difference.

Frontline staff at service centres speak various languages to assist and translate for customers.

There's no need to travel far for great experiences with so much on offer right here in Canberra.

CBR NightCrew has helped people stay safe on nights out in the city since 2017.

The 2026 Canberra Citizen of the Year is a women’s empowerment leader.

The Canberra Gold Awards recognise Canberrans that have shaped our city for more than 50 years.

The curved brick structures are an iconic symbol of skate culture in the ACT.

The 12-week Work Experience and Support Program includes office skills training and work placement.

A new name sits in top place for girls, while a favourite returns as number one for boys.

The winners of the 2026 ACT Australian of the Year Awards have been announced.

Some impressive Canberrans have been acknowledged with a permanent plaque.

Major refurbishments will make it a venue of choice for community and professionals.

From animals to aviators, discover the diverse themes in Canberra’s street names.

The ACT’s latest population projections show growth is expected across all Canberra districts.
From Domestic Animal Services to the Australian Defence Force.

Dispensers are installed in over 30 ACT public schools, along with other government locations across the city.

The postdoctoral research scientist's work focuses on harvesting clean water from wastewater.

Canberrans now have access to more local and international travel destinations.

The new Woden Interchange will open on 20 April and is set to transform your daily commute.

Parking options for those visiting Canberra’s city centre by car.

Lime e-bikes and e-scooters are now available to hire in Canberra.

Upgrades to enable light rail vehicles to travel wire-free have begun.

The depot is another step towards the ACT Government’s goal of a zero-emissions bus fleet by 2040.

How and why good public lighting plays an important role for the Canberra community.

All ACT libraries and Access Canberra service centres now offer an instant Auslan interpreting service.

Connecting with Access Canberra is easier than ever.

Ways to declutter your home without spending a cent.

Construction of Stage 1D of the Garden City Cycleway will commence later this month.

The brand-new facility opens for public use on 13 April 2026.

Domestic Animal Services runs a dog education and awareness program in ACT public schools.

The ACT Container Deposit Scheme will expand the range of eligible drink containers that can be returned for a 10-cent refund.

Libraries ACT has shed light on Canberrans’ reading habits in 2025.

Everything you need to know, from transferring your driver licence to knowing when to put the bins out.

Wondering about what you can recycle? We’ve got you sorted.

From 3 November 2025, ACT traffic cameras will detect seatbelt offences and issue fines.

Your Libraries ACT card unlocks a range of free resources.

Did you know you can complete more than 450 Access Canberra transactions online at a time that suits you?

Top tips to help minimise waste to landfill this spring-cleaning season.

Plan your trip to an Access Canberra Service Centre using these helpful features.

Make life easier and ensure you never miss out on important information.

Woden Library’s podcast studio takes two friends’ passion project to the next level.

Additional funding will help extend the Garden City Cycleway.

There’s construction and maintenance activity happening across the region.

A neighbourhood battery is now operational in Dickson as part of the Big Canberra Battery Project.

The locally extinct green and golden bell frog has been reintroduced after more than 40 years.

Here is your guide to seeing wildlife in the bush capital.

The neighbourhood-scale battery is part of the Big Canberra Battery project.

All you need to know about home batteries and how to get free advice.

How to be sustainable and climate-conscious when cleaning and gardening this spring.

Learn how to spot these iconic creatures in your neighbourhood.

Funding of $4.5 million will help prevent extinction of the critically endangered local species.

A new wetland in central Belconnen is now open for visitors.

Tips for how to grow produce year-round in Canberra.

