The ACT government is set to build 26,000 new homes by 2031, tackling housing demands as the population surges. But will the focus on multi-unit dwellings satisfy future residents’ needs?
To tackle budget challenges, the ACT government is deferring infrastructure projects, aiming to save $700 million. Key health and housing initiatives will be affected, but commitments remain for future development.
Canberra’s Big Splash water park gets a second chance to reopen, with plans for the 50-metre pool set for November 2026, despite ongoing community concerns and previous regulatory scrutiny.