
Canberra Light Rail Stage 2: Officials Debate Woden-Belconnen Extension Costs
As Canberra debates whether to extend the light rail from Woden to Belconnen, key stakeholders are weighing in on cost, congestion, and the city's transport future.
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As Canberra debates whether to extend the light rail from Woden to Belconnen, key stakeholders are weighing in on cost, congestion, and the city's transport future.

As Light Rail Stage 2 debates drag on, commuters in Gungahlin and Belconnen face a critical question: how much longer will growing suburbs wait for the infrastructure their expanding populations desperately need?

As migration to the ACT accelerates, communities in Gungahlin and Belconnen are experiencing rapid change that's forcing local businesses, schools and services to adapt—and revealing gaps that affect all residents.

Canberra's NRL team continues its strongest premiership campaign in a decade.

The Australian National University has strengthened its global ranking on the back of sustained research investment.

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The government's efficiency review is delivering on its commitment to rebuild the APS.

Canberra's economy is outperforming the national average, driven by government and defence spending.

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The bipartisan security review has entered its final stage with classified briefings underway.

The second stage of Canberra's light rail network is advancing toward its 2028 completion target.

Canberra's housing construction is running well behind the rate needed to house a growing population.

Canberra's education sector faces staffing shortages and capacity concerns as term three begins, with growing demand outpacing infrastructure in key growth suburbs.

Analysis of ACT housing data reveals median prices up 34% since 2020, pricing out public service workers. Gungahlin growth corridors and established suburbs show widening affordability gap.

As LNG exporters face record profits from global energy crisis, Canberra's policymakers must decide whether to capture the gains for the budget or risk another industry standoff.

As the United States celebrates its quarter-millennium, Canberra's policy experts and public servants grapple with what a more unpredictable superpower means for Australia's strategic future.

As Victoria grapples with voter disconnection from its leadership, Canberra offers lessons—and warnings—about what happens when institutional distance grows between government and those it serves.

New court documents reveal circumstances surrounding the incident involving Lidia Thorpe at the Melbourne stadium, with implications for parliamentary security protocols.

Australia's first locally-acquired H5N1 case detected in Canberra. Learn how ACT Health is protecting pets, backyard chickens, and what residents should do now.

Canberra's Afghan community faces uncertainty as the embassy closes. Hundreds of visa applicants struggle with next steps amid Taliban concerns and Australia's refugee commitments.
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