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ACT Seniors Grant Program recipients announced
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (390+ words) ACT Minister for Seniors and Veterans Suzanne Orr has announced the recipients of the 2025-26 Seniors Grant Program, awarding $80, 000 to 13 local organisations that support older Canberrans to stay connected, safe and active in their communities. The program supports innovative community-driven initiatives…...
Tough new penalties to hit dodgy SA tradies
2+ week, 5+ day ago (151+ words) The South Australian Government has significantly increased the penalties for dodgy tradies following a spike in complaints over the past 12 months. The new penalties will be $150, 000 for individuals and $550, 000 for companies for repeat offences. New offences for unlicensed work are…...
Lime to roll out Capital's new e-mobility fleet
3+ mon, 23+ hour ago (122+ words) Micromobility company, Lime, has been selected as the preferred provider of shared e-bikes and e-scooters in Canberra, replacing the capital's current operator, Neuron, Transport Canberra has announced. Following a competitive application process, Lime will start operating in April 2026 for a…...
Assaults on police on the rise in SA
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (416+ words) The number of police officers being assaulted while on duty has risen sharply in South Australia, the latest crime statistics have revealed. The November rolling year crime statistics also reveal continuing decreases in break-ins, theft from retail premises and car…...