Australian Taxation Office expands Canberra headquarters with 800 new roles
The expansion consolidates multiple ATO offices and creates an analytics and digital capability centre in the city.
Federal4 July 20261 min read
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Meet Canberra's 3 Federal MPs: Bean, Canberra, Fenner
Your complete guide to who represents the ACT in Parliament House, and how to contact your local federal electorate members.
Federal3 July 20261 min read
Afghan Embassy Closure in Canberra Devastates Displaced Community's Hopes
The quiet closure of the Afghan embassy in Canberra marks another loss for the displaced Afghan community, as consulates worldwide scale back operations.
Federal3 July 20261 min read
Barilaro Returns to Shape NSW-ACT Political Relations in New Role
The former NSW deputy premier has stepped back into politics in a new advisory role, potentially reshaping how the two jurisdictions work together.
Federal3 July 20261 min read
Federal Budget 2026 and the ACT: Public Sector, Housing and the Capital's Investment
How the national budget affects Australia's smallest territory and its public service economy.
Federal27 June 20261 min read
ACT Fire and Rescue facing $8 million annual overtime bill due to understaffing
Mounting pressures on the service reveal a sustainability challenge that will require either workforce expansion or structural reform to maintain round-the-clock coverage without exhausting staff.
Federal26 June 20261 min read
Lake Tuggeranong gets $2.7 million water quality overhaul
The ACT Government's initial funding injection signals the start of a decade-long battle against algal blooms that threaten recreation and property values across the region.
Federal26 June 20261 min read
Why Canberra Is the Capital of Australia: How the Federal Government Shaped the City
From a line in the Constitution to the Parliamentary Triangle and the public service, the Commonwealth is woven into how Canberra was built and how it runs
Federal25 June 20264 min read
The ACT's federal representation: electorates, senators and how to be heard
A plain-English guide to who represents Canberra in the federal parliament: the three House electorates, the two senators, and how to contact them and check your enrolment.
Federal25 June 20264 min read
A local's guide to Parliament House and Canberra's national institutions
How to make the most of the free museums, galleries and the working seat of government that sit within walking distance in the Parliamentary Triangle
Federal25 June 20263 min read
Federal budget concentrates $2.4 billion of new spending in Canberra region
Defence, public service, and arts infrastructure dominate the ACT allocation in the most significant budget for Canberra in a decade.
Federal23 June 20261 min read
Historic public service pay deal signed, with Canberra workers among biggest beneficiaries
The new enterprise agreements deliver real wage increases for 170,000 APS employees, with the largest gains for lower classification levels.
Federal17 June 20261 min read
National Gallery of Australia confirms $245 million southern wing expansion
The new wing will double the gallery's exhibition floor space and create a new dedicated Indigenous Australian art gallery.
Federal10 June 20261 min read
Senate committee recommends major changes to federal housing support for ACT
The inquiry found ACT residents receive less federal housing assistance per capita than any other jurisdiction despite the highest rents in Australia.
Federal29 May 20261 min read