NSW Nationals Member of the Legislative Council Nichole Overall is warning the ACT's transition away from natural gas could have cost and supply implications for customers across the border in Queanbeyan and surrounding communities.
Canberra families will be able to check the regulatory compliance records of early childhood education and care centres under a new public register being developed by the ACT government.
Up to 1000 households in Banks and surrounding Tuggeranong suburbs will be offered rebates and support to switch their homes to all-electric under a $40 million pilot program.
Canberra Liberals Leader Mark Parton will call on the ACT government today to oppose federal plans to remove the higher private health insurance rebate for people aged 65 and over.
"The Greens had an opportunity to demonstrate that their concern about the ACT's finances was serious enough to sit across the table from people they disagreed with and find common ground. And they chose not to," writes GWYN REES.