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Mary Van De Graaff and the Sentinel building in Belconnen.

Canberrans cooking in territory's faulty towers, says crossbencher

A motion put forward by Caroline Le Couteur says there were numerous reports of apartment's indoor temperatures getting past 40 degrees this summer.

  • Cassandra Morgan

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Chief Minister Andrew Barr stands behind Greens leader Shane Rattenbury at an event marking two years of their parliamentary agreement. The Greens are now threatening to vote down Mr Barr's CTP bill unless changes are made.

Labor foreshadows changes to compulsory third party insurance bill

However the changes don't go far enough to secure the support of the Greens. Yet.

  • Katie Burgess
Greens politician Caroline Le Couteur.

Greens concerned about building on community land in infill push

Upcoming review of concessionally-leased land across Canberra should not focus on turning community spaces into more housing, Greens warn.

  • Katie Burgess
The more you earn, the bigger the fine: ACT considers tiered penalties

The more you earn, the bigger the fine: ACT considers tiered penalties

People on low incomes would pay less for parking and traffic fines - but the city's more well-heeled folk would pay more, under a plan under consideration.

  • Daniel Burdon
ACT Greens member Caroline Le Couteur.

This is the painful reason behind Le Couteur's consent reform push

In a powerful speech to the ACT Legislative Assembly, Greens crossbencher Caroline Le Couteur revealed she had been raped.

  • Sherryn Groch
Why Zahra and Tanvi believe sexual consent laws need to change

Why Zahra and Tanvi believe sexual consent laws need to change

'If there is a single young woman in your life you care about there should be no question in you supporting this change.'

  • Katie Burgess
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ACT government to introduce legislation for stronger protections for renters

ACT government to introduce legislation for stronger protections for renters

It is looking at fair notice periods and ensuring tenants are not unfairly stuck with fees and rental obligations.

  • Han Nguyen
Homelessness a 'massive' problem and needs a national solution: forum

Homelessness a 'massive' problem and needs a national solution: forum

The forum criticised an overcrowded housing market, federal taxes which incentivised housing investments, low wages and a lack of social services.

  • Finbar O'Mallon
Statistics show safe passing laws for cyclists are barely enforced

Statistics show safe passing laws for cyclists are barely enforced

ACT Policing has issued very few infringements or cautions since the start of 2016 for passing cyclists in an unsafe manner.

  • Blake Foden
ACT public housing taskforce is now building homes for Defence Housing

ACT public housing taskforce is now building homes for Defence Housing

Generally, the ACT government taskforce builds homes to shelter the city's neediest. Not it's also doing it for "financial efficiency".

  • Daniel Burdon

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