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With light rail stage 2 funding still uncertain, housing affordability in crisis, and Gungahlin's explosive growth straining services, the ACT government faces make-or-break choices in the second half of 2026.
Rapid growth in Gungahlin areas like Crace and Harrison strains community bonds as housing crisis reshapes neighbourhoods.
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.
As break-ins surge across Gungahlin and Belconnen, senior officials signal a shift in public safety strategy and call for community vigilance.
A decade of development delays and wage stagnation pit density against sprawl in the ACT's defining political battle.
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.
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.
As federal policy shifts and housing pressures mount, the capital faces critical choices about welcoming migrants and building the infrastructure they need.
The controversial Gungahlin extension has won crucial environmental approval, reigniting debate over funding timelines and inner-south corridor alternatives.
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.
Community members across Gungahlin and Belconnen reflect on belonging, opportunity and uncertainty as federal migration settings tighten.
Thousands of new residents strain infrastructure as planners scramble to build schools, roads and services fast enough.
New analysis of median prices, density targets and public servant affordability gaps shows the hard statistics behind the ACT's urban planning crossroads.
As local artist Gerwyn Davies' vibrant coastal collection prepares for exhibition, Canberra faces crucial decisions about supporting homegrown creative talent and competing for cultural tourism.
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.
Canberra's stalled Light Rail Stage 2 reveals infrastructure gaps versus Melbourne and Brisbane. Here's how our transport strategy compares to global peers.
As the Liberal Party grapples with leadership turbulence, Canberra's experience offers a cautionary tale for capital cities worldwide managing deep institutional drift.
Three cross-border projects honoured for public-spirited design; local planners face critical questions about replicating success in ACT's growth corridors.
The tool designed to streamline support for elderly Canberrans has become a cautionary tale about automation in welfare—and now Parliament is pushing back.
With residential break-ins up across Gungahlin and response times under pressure, ACT authorities face critical decisions about resource allocation and community policing models.
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