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Australia · Australian Capital Territory

Canberra

The big issues shaping the place right now.

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Canberra remains one of Australia’s most expensive housing markets, driven by high incomes and a policy shift toward urban densification.

Updated 26 July 2026

#politics

Crossbench influence shapes legislative policy in the ACT Read more ›Federal workforce trends shape local economic landscape Read more ›

#economy

High costs deepen economic split in the national capital Read more ›Cost of living pressures deepen for lower-income brackets Read more ›High average incomes mask a deepening cost-of-living crisis Read more ›Essential living costs outpace wage growth for vulnerable households Read more ›

#housing

Rental market stays tight as housing supply efforts continue Read more ›

#gettingaround

Transport costs reviewed following experimental fare-free scheme Read more ›Light rail expansion drives long-term transport debate Read more ›

#healthandsafety

Health infrastructure projects press forward to meet regional demand Read more ›

#environment

Urban canopy and natural reserve management remain civic priorities Read more ›

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