ACT's 'sentience' laws impose tough new penalties for mistreating animals
The laws recognise that animals can feel and perceive the world around them and deserve to have a quality of life that "reflects their intrinsic value".
- by Dan Jervis-Bardy
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'A long time': Works starts on 1250-home South Jerrabomberra estate
Wednesday's sod turning comes 16 years after the project was unveiled.
- by Dan Jervis-Bardy
Canberra Tech Park revamp edges closer as land sale talks start
The Academy of Interactive Entertainment has started negotiations with the ACT government to buy Canberra Technology Park.
- by Dan Jervis-Bardy
Drones should be grounded unless wildlife threat resolved: experts
Drone company Wing has insisted its planned operation in Canberra's north will cause "minimal environmental impact".
- by Dan Jervis-Bardy
ACT house prices rise in March, but signs market is 'losing steam'
House values increased by 0.1 per cent in March, while unit values dipped by 0.4 per cent.
- by Dan Jervis-Bardy
'So, no one is responsible?': Drone noise questions linger
Air Services Australia officials fronted the ACT Assembly's drone inquiry on Wednesday.
- by Dan Jervis-Bardy
Canberra population sprints past 420,000, new figures show
The ACT's population grew by 8,900 in 2017-18 on the back of the second fastest growth rate in the nation.
- by Dan Jervis-Bardy
Northbourne plan should have come before light rail, minister says
Transport Minister Megan Fitzharris addressed industry groups' concerns about the City and Gateway strategy on Tuesday
- by Dan Jervis-Bardy
Apartments, shopping centre upgrade at heart of Kippax plan
The final Kippax group centre masterplan paves the way for a major expansion of Kippax Fair.
- by Dan Jervis-Bardy
Ready for takeoff: Canberra drone base gets the green light
Drone delivery company Wing still needs Civil Aviation Safety Authority approval before it can launch into Canberra's north
- by Dan Jervis-Bardy
Turf war brewing as plan paves way for major Kippax expansion
Kippax Fair is set to expand over an adjacent sporting field after the ACT government signed off on a final masterplan for the Belconnen district.
- by Dan Jervis-Bardy
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