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With state election maths turning brutal, the data behind the disruption at the NSW Labor conference spells trouble for Canberra’s own Labor strongholds.
4 July 2026, 2:38 pm
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Australia’s football faithful in the capital put their own spin on the World Cup knockout agony, with public screenings, civic engagement and more community support than counterparts in cities like Ottawa and Wellington.
4 July 2026, 1:03 pm
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As the first residents settle into Molonglo Valley's Whitlam, urban planners say the ACT's approach to greenfield development is drawing comparisons — not always flattering — with new towns in Sweden, Singapore and the Netherlands.
4 July 2026, 7:26 am
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Decades of deferred maintenance, shifting political priorities and a $250 million funding gap have brought the ACT government to this week's long-awaited blueprint for Canberra's ageing rectangular stadium.
4 July 2026, 7:26 am
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ACT government planners confirmed corridor design progress on the Clunies Ross Street extension, putting Belconnen's property market and 30,000 daily commuters firmly in focus.
4 July 2026, 7:26 am
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A federal expansion adding thousands of positions to the capital over three years didn't appear from nowhere — it's the end product of a long, bruising policy argument about what government should actually do itself.
4 July 2026, 7:26 am
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A rare budget windfall driven by federal public service spending is reshaping what the ACT government can promise residents — but the benefits aren't reaching everyone equally.
4 July 2026, 7:26 am
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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.
4 July 2026, 7:14 am
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Hundreds of residents have moved into Whitlam in the Molonglo Valley, and the suburb's rapid growth is already reshaping how services, schools and roads are being planned across west Canberra.
4 July 2026, 7:14 am
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The territory has posted its healthiest budget position in years, but decisions on light rail, housing and public service pay will define whether the windfall sticks.
4 July 2026, 7:14 am
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From Gungahlin to Woden, planners, economists and housing advocates are warning that decisions made now about light rail expansion will set the city's trajectory for a generation.
4 July 2026, 7:14 am
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The ACT government's long-awaited masterplan for Bruce Stadium puts a $500 million price tag on Canberra's sporting future — here's what the figures actually mean.
4 July 2026, 7:14 am
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A record-low vacancy rate of under one percent has exposed years of undersupply, stalled development, and a public service workforce that keeps growing faster than the city can house it.
4 July 2026, 7:14 am
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One Nation is targeting Christian voters with a disciplined campaign push, but the polling data and Canberra's own religious demographics tell a more complicated story.
4 July 2026, 7:09 am
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The eSafety Commissioner's damning evidence to a federal inquiry has triggered urgent questions about enforcement powers and whether new laws are needed to protect Australians from algorithmic amplification of extremist content.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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A major New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption inquiry into property developer donations and Liberal Party branch stacking has accelerated, with fresh evidence examined this week raising questions about political donation practices.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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New data from ACT Policing shows where emergencies cluster across the capital, and what residents should know about response times.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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The accounting firm's controversial leadership appointment marks the end of a turbulent chapter that has reverberated through Canberra's professional services sector.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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A decade of rapid suburban expansion and budget pressures has left emergency services stretched across a city that was never designed for its current population.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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The Christian Brothers' controversial legal shield has reignited calls from ACT officials and abuse advocates for federal intervention to protect aging victims of institutional violence.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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A decade of population growth, funding gaps, and neighbourhood changes has reshaped policing demands across the nation's capital.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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From water scarcity to sprawling suburbs, the capital's environmental initiatives are rooted in hard lessons learned over 70 years of rapid growth.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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From Gungahlin's rapid expansion to new community hubs opening across the city, Canberra's suburbs are reshaping faster than ever.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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The controversial Gungahlin extension has won crucial environmental approval, reigniting debate over funding timelines and inner-south corridor alternatives.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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As break-ins surge across Gungahlin and Belconnen, senior officials signal a shift in public safety strategy and call for community vigilance.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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Fresh data reveals stark contrasts in development spending, housing pressure and public service employment that are reshaping how Canberrans vote and where they live.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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A decade of development delays and wage stagnation pit density against sprawl in the ACT's defining political battle.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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While migration cities worldwide struggle with housing and services, Canberra's planned nature and public service culture offer unexpected advantages—though challenges loom.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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As the ACT government moves closer to finalising Stage 2 plans, residents face critical questions about housing costs, commute times and which suburbs will thrive.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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Canberra's housing affordability crisis intensifies as median rents in inner suburbs exceed $2,400. Community leaders debate medium-density development's impact on neighbourhood character and local institutions.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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As the Liberal Party grapples with leadership turbulence, Canberra's experience offers a cautionary tale for capital cities worldwide managing deep institutional drift.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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As federal policy shifts and housing pressures mount, the capital faces critical choices about welcoming migrants and building the infrastructure they need.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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Why Canberra's transport system is struggling with 500,000 residents. Experts warn solutions are closing fast as population surges strain aging infrastructure.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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New enrolment figures and funding analysis expose significant disparities across Canberra's education sector, raising questions about equity and planning in the nation's capital.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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Gungahlin's population surges past 80,000 with 15,000 more residents projected. Explore how Canberra's fastest-growing suburb balances development with community character.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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The ACT government has secured federal co-investment commitments for the controversial extension to Woden, signalling a decisive turn in the decade-long debate over the city's rapid transit future.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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Public servants and families across Gungahlin and Belconnen share their frustration as median house prices climb beyond reach.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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The ACT government accelerates its net-zero emissions target with solar rebates and building reforms. Officials and experts assess whether Canberra's green pledges will deliver real action.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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As median unit prices breach $700,000 and public servants struggle to enter the market, the ACT government faces critical zoning and affordability choices that will reshape suburbs from Gungahlin to Belconnen.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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From expanded solar incentives to new water-saving targets, Canberra's institutions are driving environmental change as the city positions itself as a sustainability leader.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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Stage 2 feasibility study nearing completion. Discover what Canberra's light rail expansion to Belconnen means for congestion relief and your commute.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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Latest ABS data shows Canberra's multicultural shift accelerating. Overseas-born residents now comprise 31% of the capital's 460,000 population, with migrants from 187 countries reshaping suburbs.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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While comparable cities worldwide struggle with funding constraints, the nation's capital is investing heavily in research infrastructure and school modernisation—but questions remain about equity across growing suburbs.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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With residential break-ins up across Gungahlin and response times under pressure, ACT authorities face critical decisions about resource allocation and community policing models.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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Rapid growth in Gungahlin areas like Crace and Harrison strains community bonds as housing crisis reshapes neighbourhoods.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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Canberra's stalled Light Rail Stage 2 reveals infrastructure gaps versus Melbourne and Brisbane. Here's how our transport strategy compares to global peers.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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As the capital grapples with growing incidents in Gungahlin and Belconnen, local police and emergency services are adopting international best practices from cities facing similar growing pains.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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Three cross-border projects honoured for public-spirited design; local planners face critical questions about replicating success in ACT's growth corridors.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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The tool designed to streamline support for elderly Canberrans has become a cautionary tale about automation in welfare—and now Parliament is pushing back.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am
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Canberra's medium-density development and light rail expansion offer housing affordability lessons. Experts reveal what reforms could keep young families and public servants in the city.
4 July 2026, 5:08 am