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14 April 2026

Lime shared e-scooters and e-bikes now available across Canberra

Lime shared e-scooter and e-bike services are expanding active travel options for Canberrans.

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5 March 2026

Water quality in our lakes, ponds and rivers

The ACT Government monitors the environmental status of Canberra's lakes, ponds and rivers and advises changes in water quality conditions in relation to bacteria, blue-green algae and other potentially hazardous conditions.

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9 February 2026

Slow down for roadside workers: Every decision helps everyone get home safely

Help keep our Roadside workers safe as they are repairing damage, improving infrastructure, and responding when things go wrong.

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27 January 2026

The ACT Container Deposit Scheme will soon be expanding in 2027

More containers will be eligible for a 10 cent refund in 2027.

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27 October 2025

Capital Linen Services donations helping CIT students

Capital Linen Service donated 132 kilograms of white sheets to Canberra Institute of Technology for the fashion students to experiment with.

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15 September 2025

Secure your load on the road

Secure your load when travelling on the road.

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2 September 2025

ACT City Services is now on Facebook

ACT City Services is now on Facebook @ACTCityServices

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21 March 2025

Revisions to Urban Forest Approval Criteria – Public Trees

On 7 March 2025, revisions were made to the Urban Forest (Approval Criteria) Determination 2024 (No 1). These changes aim to refine the approval process for tree damaging activities under the Urban Forest Act 2023.

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10 March 2025

Secure your load on the road

Unsecure loads litter our roads and open spaces and are a major safety hazard. Any unsecure items in a ute or trailer can create dangerous projectiles and put motorists, pedestrians and cyclists at risk.

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6 April 2023

Investigation released into fire at Hume recycling facility

The Fire Investigation Report revealed that the presence of multiple batteries, identified in the remains of the waste compacter, caused a thermal runaway which ignited the fire.

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12 August 2026

Coppins Crossing Road closure from Wednesday 12 August to Friday 14 August 2026

Due to construction on the Molonglo River Bridge project, Coppins Crossing Road will be closed.

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11 August 2026

Safety and repair works to pedestrian and cycle bridge

Safety and repair works are continuing on the pedestrian and cycle bridge crossing Yarralumla Creek at Whyte Place.

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10 August 2026

Sportsgrounds open and closure information

Information on all ACT Government sportgrounds and ovals.

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7 August 2026

Weekly update for week commencing 10 August 2026

Check this page to see what planned maintenance and infrastructure work is happening across Canberra and in your region.

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4 August 2026

Assistance animals welcome in every ride

Assistance animals play a vital role in supporting people with disability and medical conditions to live independently, access services and participate in everyday activities.

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4 August 2026

Changes to asbestos disposal for domestic customers

On 1 July 2026, new limits and packaging requirements were introduced for domestic asbestos disposal to strengthen safety controls.

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3 August 2026

Lennox Gardens tree replacement

The ACT Government is removing 43 ageing and high‑risk trees in Lennox Gardens, including Canberra Nara Peace Park, in August 2026 to improve community safety.

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