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ACT Election 2024: The state of play at close of counting
Oct 19, 2024 · UPDATE 12:10 am: The state of the parties at the end of counting tonight is Labor 10, Liberal 8, Greens 2, IFC 1, 1 independent, with three to be decided, although it is likely the Liberals will end on 10. With three-quarters of the vote counted, five seats remain to be decided. Two are in Brindabella, where Mick Gentleman is battling with Taimus Werner Gibbings for a second Labor seat.
Canberra, you're a generous community. And you've made a lot
2 days ago · We know the festive season is hard if you’re surrounded by others who are merrily exchanging gifts, sharing meals and welcoming friends (especially if you’re on social media where everyone and everything looks perfect).
ACT bids for federal money to advance major precinct proposals
4 days ago · A government spokesperson said if successful this amount would help advance the planning stage of the project. “Funding for the convention and entertainment centre would be a strong signal that the Australian Government is prepared to share responsibility for the infrastructure our growing city needs,” the spokesperson said.
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Dec 9, 2016 · Region Media acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work and report. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and emerging and commit our company to ongoing acts of reconciliation.
Liberals' plan for land sales windfall doesn't stack up, says Barr
Oct 12, 2024 · The Canberra Liberals will struggle to meet its accelerated land release target in its first term if they win government and would fall short of its billion-dollar revenue windfall to shore up the budget, according to Chief Minister Andrew Barr.
2024 road toll already matches 2023 total, police say ... - Riotact
Apr 23, 2024 · Double demerits will apply to all speeding, seatbelt and mobile phone offences, as well as riding without a helmet, in the ACT and NSW. All other traffic offences will also attract an additional demerit point.
‘Nothing like Trump v Harris’: Slow trickle as polling ... - Riotact
Oct 19, 2024 · US-born Grace Williams was also at Red Hill primary, voting for the first time at an Australian election after recently becoming a citizen. “The election here in Canberra is nothing like Trump v Harris in America.