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A range of new and expanded measures will further support Canberrans to find a home that suits their needs.
The ACT Government is supporting more Canberrans to buy a home by extending a range of stamp duty concessions and exemptions.
Funding in the 2024–2025 ACT Budget will save many more first home buyers tens of thousands of dollars when they buy their first home.
It also includes specific assistance for downsizers, people with a disability and those fleeing domestic violence.
Home Buyer Concession Scheme
The ACT Government is making major changes to the Home Buyer Concession Scheme.
Buyers are eligible for the full stamp duty concession on the first $1 million of property value.
This will save eligible Canberrans up to $34,000 in tax when they purchase their home.
The Budget expands the scheme from 1 July 2024 to:
increase the income eligibility threshold to $250,000 a year for homebuyers who have not owned a property in the previous five years (this is an increase from $170,000 a year for homebuyers who have not owned a property in the previous two years)
enable homebuyers with children to earn an additional $4,600 per child and stay eligible (up from an additional $3,330 per child).
People fleeing family violence can have owned a property in the previous five years.
Helping more Canberrans buy a new apartment or townhouse
The Government has also temporarily expanded the stamp duty concession for off-the-plan unit-titled apartments and townhouses to include properties valued up to $1 million in 2024-25.
This will begin from 1 July 2024 and will support more Canberrans to buy an apartment or townhouse.
Currently, homebuyers do not have to pay stamp duty on off-the-plan unit-titled apartments and townhouses valued up to $800,000.
Supporting more housing options in existing suburbs
The Budget will temporarily extend the RZ1 Unit Duty Exemption Scheme to include properties valued up to $1 million in 2024-25.
This will align with the Off-The-Plan Unit Duty Exemption.
Announced in October 2023, this Scheme applies to the first transfer of unit-titled dwellings on suburban residential (RZ1) blocks.
It is for purchases valued up to $800,000, between 27 November 2023 and 30 June 2026.
The announcement coincided with the commencement of the new Territory Plan, which allows dual occupancy developments on large suburban residential blocks (over 800 square metres).
This extension further supports the development of more dual-occupancy homes in existing suburbs.
It will create more opportunities for Canberrans to find a home, including people looking to downsize in the suburbs they’ve long called home.
More support for people with a disability
The existing Disability Duty Concession Scheme is available to eligible homebuyers with a disability.
The scheme will be extended from 1 July 2024 to provide a full stamp duty concession on the first $1 million of property value, to further support people with a long-term or permanent disability.
As a result, a partial concession is now available for properties over $1 million. Previously, the scheme was limited to properties valued up to $1 million.
There will also be a new Severe Disability Duty Exemption from 1 July 2025 to support people with a severe disability, and their carers, to find a home.
This new exemption will mean people with severe disability and their carers will not have to pay stamp duty if the home they are buying is their principal place of residence.
The home does not have to be bought by a Special Disability Trust.
Supporting more pensioners to downsize
The Government has also extended the Pensioner Duty Concession Scheme from 1 July2024.
Pensioners will receive a full stamp duty concession on the first $1 million of property value.
A partial concession will be available for properties over $1 million.
This extension will support more pensioners to downsize.
The existing scheme provides a full stamp duty concession for homes valued up to $550,000, with a decreasing concession to zero for homes valued between $550,000 and $765,000.
These 2024-25 ACT Budget initiatives relate to the ACT Wellbeing Framework’s housing and home wellbeing domain.
Canberra’s food scene gets better each year. 2024 is no exception, with a huge array of eateries opening in the last 12 months.
Whether you’re on the lookout for a fresh new favourite in your neighbourhood, or prepared to venture across town, there are plenty of options to choose from.
The latest venture from the team behind Morks showcases Southeast Asian and Chinese cuisine. Grab takeaway noodles for lunch or dine-in from lunch. There’s a tasting menu or a la carte menu to choose from.
This Italian cafe is about as close to the water as you can get. Enjoy views of Lake Burley Griffin while you indulge in dishes like breakfast risotto, pistachio cream filled croissants or fresh paninis.
Lil Mama’s is more than just a cafe, it’s a gathering spot for local creatives. That being said, you will find delicious sandwiches, bagels, coffee, matacha lattes, sweet treats and more to enjoy at this waterside spot.
Verity Lane Market has a new vendor offering fresh, authentic Vietnamese cuisine. You’ll find classics like Vietname bread rolls, rice noodle soup, rice/vermicelli diesh and rice paper rolls.
The latest addition to Canberra’s thriving Mexican food scene is serving up tacos, burgers and wings. Vegans will love their plant-based chicken burger or cauliflower tacos. There are also options for pescetarians and carnivores, plus sides like waffle or shoestring fries, jalapeno poppers and mozarella fingers.
From the great minds behind Ter and Barrio comes this suburban all-day dining destination. Recess roast their own beans, so you know the coffee is excellent. With sandwiches, pancakes, pasta dishes and sweet treats on the menu, there’s almost certainly something to cure your cravings.
Mort Street’s latest addition is a western saloon-style bar. Visit for American Southwestern food, craft cocktails, whiskey and more.
Good neighbours are invaluable. But a Good Neighbour serving up coffee, breakfast and lunch seven days a week? Worth its weight in gold. Try the strawberry matcha, shakshouka or chilli crab folded eggs.
After a hiatus that lasted a few years, Crack Bakery is making a comeback. The team behind Pâtissez and Cartel are serving up their beloved pies as well as cookies. Orders can be made exclusively online with pickup at their kitchen at Canberra Airport.
This freshly opened boutique wine bar on Lonsdale Street also serves food and cocktails. Think cheese platters, charcuterie boards, hearty mains and desserts. The menu also includes non-alcoholic options.
Catbird’s menu is inspired by the fresh cuisine of sunny Southern California. There are breakfast burritos, sandwiches, salads, sweet things and coffee. There’s also a kid’s menu.
Sweet tooths will love the range of flavours at this New York-inspired donut shop. There are filled options like Biscoff or lemon meringue, or traditional glazed donuts.
Rakkas is a modern Turkish restaurant on the edge of Lake Burley Griffin. The menu includes flavourful authentic Turkish dishes like dips and Turkish bread, fried halloumi with honeycomb, chargrilled spatchcock and more.
This Lebanese restaurant is perfect for casual family dining or group celebrations. The mains are perfect for sharing: choose from a grill platter, shawarma meta, a vegetarian mixed plate and more.
If you’re a meat eater with a big appetite, you’ll love this Korean barbeque spot. Choose your proteins and sides and then barbeque right at the table. There are also rice and noodle dishes, soups and stews.
Italian and Sons is a longstanding Canberra favourite. Their new focaccia bar is open from 11:30am to 2:30pm Wednesday to Friday and includes pillowy, fresh focaccia (with a gluten-free option, too!).
Compa is Matt Moran’s foray into the Canberra dining scene. Steaks are the focus of the menu, accompanied by a fine selection of entrees, sides and desserts.
&Sando is also a Matt Moran creation. It’s a sandwich bar that uses bread (and stocks pastry) from local bakery Under. Their sandwiches range includes elevated classics filled with fresh ingredients.
This new café is run by Illy Coffee and the team behind Pizza Artigiana. Their pastry case is filled with sfogliatelle (an Italian pastry with a ricotta citrus filling), cannoli and croissants.
Alia is the spot for family-style Greek dining. Bring a big appetite and choose from slow-cooked lamb gyros, lobster linguine, chicken souvlaki, and baklava cheesecake.
Donuts, cookies and pastries abound at this Dickson dessert spot. Flavours range from the traditional (hot cinnamon and jam) to the unique (bubblegum, iced vovo and earl grey rose).
No need to journey to Wamboin to visit Contentious Character Winery. Their new location in Fyshwick’s Dairy Road precinct offers wine tastings, coffee and dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner (including tapas).
Gourmet sandwiches are the main offering of this New York-style deli. There are also breakfast options including pancakes and a sausage or bacon and egg roll. Sandwiches come fresh or hot, with options like a schnitty roll, beef and pickle and tuna melt.
Bada Bing has a retro charm that’s perfect for date nights or private dining. Dishes are designed to share and include antipasti, pizza, pasta and more.
Kingston Foreshore’s newest spot is open for breakfast, lunch and takeaway. The menu includes a mushroom croissant, Turkish eggs, chicken porridge and a crab omelette.
Pick up a coffee from Howie Espresso and don’t leave without one of their delicious grab-and-go options. Breakfast options include muesli and yoghurt, bircher muesli, chia breakfast bowls and muffins. Sandwiches, bagels, and wraps are on offer for lunch.
The beloved Mexican food truck now has a permanent shop on Lonsdale Street. The menu boasts authentic Mexican flavours with items like tacos, empanadas and gorditas.
Tangy, refreshing frozen yoghurt has arrived on Lonsdale Street. Moo Moo has a big range of frozen yoghurt flavours that can be customised with toppings and sauces.
A third generation Thai eatery serving lunch on weekdays. Dishes are simple but flavourful and include chicken green curry, spicy pumpkin curry and pad thai.
The Farrer location is a long-time favourite, and Fox and Bow has now arrived in the Inner South. Breakfast, brunch, lunch or just a coffee, everything on the menu is a winner.
Whether you’re after a pastry and a coffee or a pizza and a wine, this outdoor garden bar is sure to please. The food is delicious and the scenery is delightful.
Not strictly new, but recently reopened. Milky Lane is back with its loaded burgers, crispy fried chicken and decadent desserts.
Mediterranean food seems to be having a moment in Canberra, and Kivoto’s is another must-eat destination to add to your list. Pair flavourful Greek cuisine with a drop from their impressive wine list.
Sample the flavours of Europe without leaving Canberra. This bistro in the Realm hotel precinct has a stunning interior with an outdoor terrace to match. Visit for lunch or dinner or try their high tea offering.
Another new addition to the Realm precinct is Med, where Lebanese, Turkish and Greek cuisine collide. It’s a hit with carnivores and also offers vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Wonderburger brings the vintage American diner experience to Canberra. There are 10 different burgers to choose from, plus hot dogs, fried chicken, chips, sides and soft serve.
Fine dining aficionados will love this industrial-style restaurant. It has an ever-changing menu that showcases seasonal local produce.
Visit Pialligo’s newest dining destination for farmhouse-style share plates. Enjoy produce from the farm as well as regional growers.
Woden, Weston Creek and Molonglo
Three Mills has locations spread across Canberra, and now Woden Valley residents and workers can get their fix. Enjoy coffee, pastries, freshly baked bread and more.
Torrens shops is quickly becoming a foodie haven. Saint Elmo is a deli and coffee shop that sells freshly baked goods, a curated selection of meats and cheeses, fresh pasta and sauces.
Two Before Ten is another Canberra favourite, and it has now landed in the Molonglo Valley. Visit for coffee, breakfast, brunch or lunch.
Stop by the Spit Shack food truck at Weston Classic Car Wash for smokey barbeque fare. The menu includes rolls, buns, fries, hot dogs and more.
Gungahlin residents can now get their fix of frozen custard concretes. Choose from one of the delicious flavours or mix it up with different sauces, fudges, nuts, fruits, and toppings.
The Bakehouse has reopened under new management and their fresh menu is bursting with delicious options. Pick up a coffee or raspberry matcha latte and treat yourself to some comfort food.
Love potato? Whether you’re after a quick snack or a filling meal, GoTato offers crinkle cut chips, sweet potato fries, potato scallops, waffle fries, potato tots and hot dogs.
The newest CocoNine restaurant is open for lunch and dinner every day except Tuesday. Get all your Thai favourites including salads, curries, noodles, stir fries and more. There is also a vegan section of the menu.
If you can barely summon the energy to venture out for coffee in the morning, you’re in luck. Kickstart Espresso has opened a drive-thru coffee shop in Belconnen. In addition to your caffeine fix, you can also pick up smoothies, toasties, muffins and more.
This suburban gem offers pick-up and delivery. Choose from traditional options and modern Aussie favourites (chooks and bacon pizza, anyone?).
A new family-friendly pub from the team behind The Knox Made in Watson. They showcase local produce through their menu which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks.
A modern takeaway shop with a menu that’s regularly updated. Past items have included crispy pork ribs, laksa, authentic mapo tofu, and Chinese sausage fried rice.
This ramen bar has a plant-based menu that features tofu, Japanese sweet potato and seasonal vegetables. They also have an extensive menu of non-alcoholic drinks.
This all-you-can-eat Korean buffet includes self-service bars for hotpot, cupbap, and fried rice, as well as other choices like ramen and noodles, and unlimited drinks.
Open seven days a week, Aby Coffee Couse have coffee, muffins, pastries and sandwiches.
Tuggeranong
L’épi opened its Kambah store towards the end of last year, and it’s become a firm favourite of residents. They make fresh bread, pretzels, pastries, cakes and more.
Brodburger is iconically Canberran, and it’s now easily available to southside residents. From traditional burgers to salmon, lamb, and veg, there’s something for everyone.
Dine in or takeaway from Fricken Chicken in Tuggeranong. In addition to their famous fried chicken, they also have a children’s playground and coeliac safe fried chicken.
Ureshii opened last year and has been satisfying Tuggeranong’s Japanese cravings. Tasty lunch bowls, sushi, udon noodle soup, gyoza and katsu chicken all feature on the menu.
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The ACT Government is increasing housing supply, access and choice to meet the needs of our growing city.
This year’s Budget makes significant investments to deliver more housing in Canberra – particularly for those who need it most.
The Budget includes:
expanding the Affordable Housing Project Fund to $80 million to grow the number of affordable rental properties
$108 million in extra funding for new public housing, and to improve existing public housing – this takes the Housing ACT Capital Works Program to over $530 million over four years
a taskforce to improve repairs and maintenance of public housing and oversee a pilot for insourcing maintenance of two large multi‑unit properties.
These initiatives will help ensure the right mix of housing options to suit a range of household incomes. It will also meet the housing needs of a growing Canberra, which is on track to reach 500,000 people by 2027.
Affordable Housing Project Fund
This Budget provides a significant boost to the Affordable Housing Project Fund, established last year.
The Fund has so far supported six projects, which will deliver 280 affordable rentals.
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More than 866,000m2 of land is scheduled for release over the next five years.
The ACT Government’s Indicative Land Release Program for 2024-25 through to 2028-29 aims to provide more housing for Canberrans, where they want to live.
The Plan outlines the land releases that will enable 21,422 new homes to be built.
With the ACT’s population set to reach 500,000 people by the end of 2027, the Government will cater for this growth through additional housing in new suburbs such as:
Macnamara in Ginninderry
Jacka in Gungahlin
Denman Prospect, Whitlam
the future Molonglo Town Centre in the Molonglo Valley.
More than 866,000m2 of land is scheduled for release over the next five years to support the growing population, anticipated new homes and the services required for our community.
This will include land release for a diverse range of housing from single-residential through to townhouses and multi-unit homes.
The Indicative Land Release Program also includes mixed use, commercial, industrial and community uses with close to 97,000m2 of this land to be released in 2024-25.
In particular, the 2024-25 land release includes sites with requirements for 608 dedicated community, public, or affordable homes.
Through this plan, the Government will continue to work the private sector to be able to meet ambitious housing goals and support further growth. Developments in existing areas on privately-owned land will continue to play a role in developing this city.
The district strategies, recently released as part of the ACT’s new planning system, help to inform where growth can still occur and where the ACT Government could intervene to facilitate and direct this growth.
Working towards delivering 70 per cent of new housing within the ACT’s existing urban footprint, the Government will continue to plan for housing and land release around key precincts, rapid transport corridors and shops close to services.
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All ACT public school students will have access to consistent, high-quality literacy and numeracy education.
The ACT Government is working towards a consistent approach across the public school system.
From 2025, it will start implementing all eight recommendations of the Final Report of the Literacy and Numeracy EducationExpert Panel.
The Panel’s overarching message was that to achieve equity and excellence in education, ACT public schools need a system-wide approach to teaching and learning.
The 2024–25 ACT Budget will support this with funding to implement all recommendations.
A new suite of system-wide literacy and numeracy initiatives – called Strong Foundations – will ensure all students at ACT public schools have access to consistent, high-quality literacy and numeracy education.
Under Strong Foundations, Canberra families will have access to:
evidence-informed and consistent teaching practices in every classroom
common assessments, including a year 1 phonics test
advice and resources for parents, to support their children with literacy and numeracy
multitiered systems of support for students in every public school.
Centralised support for teachers
Strong Foundations will offer more system support, to help reduce teachers’ workloads.
It will also allow school staff to collaborate and move between ACT public schools, without needing to learn new systems and ways of working.
Teachers can also access additional teaching resources, such as lesson planning support.
More resources and equipment
From the start of 2025, each public school classroom from kindergarten to year 2 will receive additional funding for system-approved literacy and numeracy teaching materials and equipment.
This will include decodable readers and maths resources.
The full four-year implementation plan for Strong Foundations will be shared with community later this year.
As part of this four-year plan, the Expert Panel will be invited to undertake an annual independent review of implementation.
It will report directly on progress to the Minister for Education and Youth Affairs.
Strong Foundations focuses on supporting students up to year 10.
Support for college students
From 2025 the Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS) will introduce new Bridging Literacy and Bridging Numeracy courses to support students in years 11 and 12.
These courses are designed to support students who need additional targeted support. They will help them work towards the minimum standards of the Australian Core Skills Framework level 3 by the end of their schooling studies.
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Making it cheaper and easier to fly into Canberra is a priority. Photo courtesy VisitCanberra
Budget funding will help build Canberra’s international business and trade connections and grow the city’s visitor economy.
This will continue to diversify the economy through the local tourism industry.
It will create more local jobs and make it easier for international visitors to come to Canberra.
More affordable air travel
One priority is making it easier and cheaper to fly into Canberra.
The Government will continue to invest in the Aviation Stimulus Fund to attract more direct domestic and international flights to and from the city.
Investments made through this fund in 2023 gave the ACT economy a significant boost.
Driving growth in international markets
The Government is committed to bringing more leisure visitors to Canberra.
Enhanced marketing, trade links and continued representation in Singapore, South-east Asia and India will help facilitate this.
The United States is currently the ACT’s strongest international visitor market. This makes it a key growth market for many Canberra businesses.
Building on last year’s trade mission, Budget investment will target in-market activity to provide growth opportunities in the US for the ACT’s tourism, trade and business sectors.
Funding will also help promote Canberra tourism in China.
The 2024–25 Budget will support the many Canberra‑based businesses with existing connections to these international markets, as well as those first entering them.
Quality events in Canberra
Canberra continues to attract quality international events.
Budget funding will bring the British and Irish Lions Tour to Canberra on 9 July 2025, to play the ACT Brumbies.
The British and Irish Lions Tour is the biggest rugby event outside of the Rugby World Cup.
Improved signage
Funding will improve signage around Canberra, including:
in ACT’s parks and nature reserves – a key drawcard for tourism
entrance signage along the Barton Highway – to improve the experience for those arriving in Canberra
wayfinding and other signage for major events like Floriade and the Enlighten Festival.
Recognising Canberra
The ACT Government will continue to sponsor the Canberra Region Tourism Awards.
These allow the local tourism sector to be recognised nationally and elevate Canberra as a tourist destination.
The Brand Canberra program will also be supported to continue promoting the city as a great place to live work and study.
All these initiatives will continue to build Canberra’s profile as a tourism, trade and business destination.
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Eight new mowers will be added to the city’s mowing teams.
The ACT Government is investing in essential city services to support new recycling infrastructure and Canberra’s growing horticultural maintenance needs.
The ACT and Australian Governments will jointly fund the construction of a new recycling facility for Canberra.
It will be built on the same Hume site that was extensively damaged by fire in December 2022, as well as on the adjoining block.
The facility will feature new technology to expand capacity to sort and process glass, plastic, paper and cardboard.
This will increase resource recovery by:
creating higher-quality recycled products
reducing the amount of waste ending up in landfill.
Funding will allow work to begin, with a contract expected to be awarded in mid‑2024.
New community infrastructure and maintenance
The 2024-25 ACT Budget will support new and upgraded community facilities and infrastructure across the city.
The investment will deliver new toilets at Evatt Shops and Ruth Park Playground in Coombs, an upgraded toilet at Mawson Shops, and support the delivery of a new toilet near Bizant Street in Amaroo as part of the Yerrabi Pond Upgrade.
Budget funding will drive renewal of the city’s playgrounds and skateparks, including safety improvement works, mulch and rubber soft fall top ups, and a program of regular audits and inspections.
The Government will respond to community feedback regarding resources at ACT libraries. There will be new portable phone chargers and more power boards and charging stations, in addition to improving building security.
Other initiatives include funding for:
master planning of upgrades to the Mugga Lane and Hume Resource Management Centres
upgrades to dams
further security upgrades.
Funding will allow work to begin, with a contract expected to be awarded in mid‑2024.
FOGO pilot expanded
Canberra’s Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) pilot program will be expanded.
This will generate useful information on how households in different types of multi-unit developments use the service.
The pilot currently services 5,300 households in Belconnen, Bruce, Cook and Macquarie.
An additional 1,150 units will be added, increasing the pilot by more than 20 per cent.
Mowing and horticulture maintenance
The combination of unpredictable weather and a growing city have increased demands on those taking care of Canberra’s grass, trees, weeds and gardens.
Through this Budget a temporarily expanded city maintenance crew will become permanent.
The expansion aimed to respond to short-term pressures resulting from weather conditions. With these pressures continuing, the Government is reinforcing resources in the city’s mowing, in-house traffic management and tree management teams.
Ten full-time positions and eight new mowers will be added to the city’s mowing teams.
In the low season, mowing crews will help with horticultural work across the city, including weeding, road edging and maintenance.
The Budget will also fund the continuation of a 10-person in-house traffic management crew. This crew provides traffic management control for Canberra’s mowing, litter picking, weed control and tree maintenance teams.
Their work has helped increase the safety of roadside workers. It has also helped reduce inconvenience for both workers and road and path users during maintenance activities.
The ACT Government has exceeded its target of planting 54,000 trees across the ACT from 2021 to 2024.
Forecasts predict over 60,000 new trees will be added to the city’s tree canopy during this period.
Staff will continue to be funded to care for Canberra’s trees and continue planting more trees in an increasingly sophisticated way, drawing from Connecting Nature Connecting People initiative and other research and insights.
Budget investment over four years will continue support for volunteer park care groups to nurture and restore local parks and nature reserves, with a particular focus on weed management in the first year.
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A small and humble café serving delicious food and superb specialty coffee! If you’re looking for the perfect spot to stop off and enjoy a morning coffee before work, then Barrio is your café. You can even take home their roasted beans or homemade hot sauce!
Kopiku is an Indonesian style café located at the O’Connor shops. Blending Asian and Australian influences together why not try this unique place and try out the coffee. You can also grab some Nasi Goreng, Mee Goreng and much more.
The perfect finish line for those running or walking around the lake. Sit back and enjoy the view, Curio is located next to Blundells Cottage, nestled among the mature, shady trees.
Want vintage charm meets modern flavour? Try Early Editions range of coffees and organic lattes. Grab a quick coffee or relax and enjoy the weekend with your friends.
Looking for a bakery that offers some of Canberra’s best pastries, artisanal bread, and tarts? You need to check out Silo. Renowned for its high-quality food and excellent service, Silo is a popular choice among locals. Stop by for a coffee and a tart, and don’t forget your loaf of bread for the week!
Enjoy Ona coffee and Instagram-worthy food at East Row. Visit their stylish, industrial café for a meal and coffee before work or during lunch. They’re open 7 days and also offer catering.
Looking for a place to sit outdoors with views of lush trees and gardens? The Bakesmith, owned by the former owner of Le Bon Melange, is the ideal spot to enjoy coffee and a delicious French pastry.
Coffee with a Nordic twist? Try Bedst light, bright roasted coffees. They specialise in coffees from the Nordic region but also showcase coffee from all over the world. A worthwhile trip to check out this niche and popular offering.
Need a coffee on the go? Flatheads not only serves up delicious fish and chips, but also a yummy Will & Co coffee.
Grab a coffee, bring your dog and hang out with friends in the small but inviting outdoor area. A popular spot for locals on weekends serving Redbrick coffee.
DOP is a small but mighty coffee shop serving up authentic Italian Street food and artisan coffee. It’s hole in the wall vibe is hard to miss with the lines of people waiting for a cup of their morning brew!
Start your morning feeling superfine! Grab a coffee and specialty toastie on the way to work. Superfine is a popular morning spot known for its friendly staff and good coffee.
Café by day, function space by night, Deakin & Me is a local fave and beloved by all. Grab a coffee and choose a sandwich from the selection in the deli cabinet.
In Canberra’s industrial area and needing a pick-me-up? Pellegrino’s Café is the perfect spot to grab a toastie and takeaway.
Not only does the Cupping Room roast award winning lattes, but they also have a cookbook! Last year this Canberra local café won the Best Flat White in the Wotif awards, so it’s worth trying out.
Living or working in Kingston and want a great coffee, or an even greater strawberry matcha? Good Neighbour offers delicious baked goods and a huge range of iced matcha’s.
B-side is home to a mix of European comfort foods, tasty coffees, and wines for the night. Wander down Lonsdale Street with which a cup of this European coffee blend.
Get your award-winning coffee straight from the source. The Ona Coffee House offers those in Fyshwick specialty coffee and a fresh, seasonal menu for breakfast and lunch.
Want amazing specialty coffees, artisan sourdough, and pastries crafted to perfection? Sonoma is worth getting in early for. Enjoy their range of baked goods and coffees.
After a cosy warm pub vibe for your morning coffee? Edgar’s Inn has an awarding winning outdoor beer garden and beautiful scenery to enjoy.
Enjoy a coffee and some delicious cake at Super Sweet. Their selection of foods is mouthwatering.
Want a rainbow salad bagel with your coffee? Nicky’s has you covered! You can also grab a French toast tiramisu which is made with their Redbrick coffee.
Gungahlin
Escape to France without leaving Canberra! This French patisserie will serve you up a cup of coffee alongside a French treat.
Serving up a house cold brew and many more delicious coffee choices this isn’t one to miss.
This hole in the wall café is proud to deliver local and quality ingredients within their great coffee.
After a café that loves to experiment with flavours and try out new coffee styles? The Usual is always adding new and exciting things to its specials, think Caramello cold brews, Taro lattes and so much more.
Woden, Weston Creek and Molonglo
In Woden for the day and need to grab a coffee? Happy Hub café will serve up great coffee and meals with a smile.
On the outskirts of Canberra and need a local comfortable café? Check out Pitch Black Café for a great community vibe.
Village Café offers a good cuppa with a friendly smile. They make in-house jams, and their menu includes produce from their kitchen garden. Come for fresh, good-quality food and coffee.
Looking for the perfect cup of coffee and a sweet treat? Find Space Kitchen in the Woden precinct nestled amongst office buildings. A busy café offering breakfast and lunch and a range of specialty cakes and sweet treats.
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The plan sets out the next stage of work for the Territory’s transition to an all-electric city over the next 20 years.
The ACT Government is releasing new Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) as part of its investment in an all-electric, zero-emissions future for Canberra.
The plan includes a range of Government commitments to support Canberrans through the transition to cheaper, cleaner energy.
The Integrated Energy Plan 2024–2030 sets out the next stage of work for the Territory’s transition to an all-electric city over the next 20 years.
It builds on the ACT’s success in reaching 100 percent renewable electricity in 2020.
It aims to ensure all Canberrans benefit from the transition, not just those most able to afford the necessary changes involved.
Energy bill savings
As well as being the cheapest, most effective pathway to net-zero emissions for the ACT, electrification can also bring significant energy bill savings.
A household that swaps gas cooking, heating and hot water for efficient electric appliances can save around $735 per year – or even more with the addition of solar.
The Sustainable Housing Scheme
Households needing support to make such changes can take advantage of the Sustainable Household Scheme.
Almost 20,000 households – 10 per cent of Canberra’s households – have accessed the scheme, which supports people with loans to electrify their homes and forms of transport. Those who have accessed loans to date have already saved an estimated $43 million on their energy bills.
Equipping community and public housing
The ACT Government will electrify all feasible community and public housing properties in the ACT by the end of 2030.
This work has already started, and will continue to be a priority, along with continued energy efficiency improvements to properties.
Further support for low-income homeowners
A new Community Partnership Electrification Program will be delivered over two years, to support vulnerable and low-income homeowners.
This will cover upfront costs of energy efficiency upgrades and electrification, for approximately 350 low-income households.
Assistance for apartment owners
The Integrated Energy Plan will also support apartment residents, who may face extra challenges in electrification.
A new Retrofit Readiness program will offer free advice and electrification planning for those living in multi-unit buildings, such as apartments.
To help reduce obstacles for apartment residents, the IEP will also deliver strata reform work to identify and resolve regulatory barriers to electrification upgrades in multi-unit buildings.
Upskilling a workforce
An appropriately skilled workforce is crucial to supporting the energy transition.
The IEP will also target training subsidies to priority trades that support the energy transition. It will also increase subsidies for the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Technician.
Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) will host Australia’s first TAFE Centre of Excellence, focusing on electric vehicles.
ACT Infrastructure Plan updates
The ACT Government is also updating the ACT Infrastructure Plan, outlining future investments in climate action, energy and environment infrastructure for Canberra’s future.
This plan outlines how the Government will provide energy infrastructure to support greater electricity usage, the electrification of Government assets as well as water and natural environment protection.
Both the IEP and updated Infrastructure Plan continue the ACT Government’s commitment to transition to net-zero emissions by 2045.
Find out more
Learn more about the ACT’s Pathway to Electrification and read the first Integrated Energy Plan on the Everyday Climate Choices website.
To read the ACT Infrastructure Plan refresh for climate action, energy and environment infrastructure, visit the Built for CBR website.
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Ngunnawal artist Bradley Mapiva Brown’s artwork is entitled Ngala Dhawura.
As Canberrans enter Canberra Hospital’s new Welcome Hall, they will be met by two new artworks by local Aboriginal artists.
These commissioned works acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as Traditional Custodians of Canberra and the region.
They also recognise the contributions of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the ACT.
The Critical Services Building
The Welcome Hall is part of the hospital’s new Critical Services Building.
It replaces the hospital’s reception in Building 2.
The Critical Services Building will open to the public in August 2024.
Considered design
In designing the building, the ACT Government engaged closely with the Ngunnawal people and Canberra’s local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
This has helped ensure it is a welcoming, safe space for these communities.
Healing Journey
Lynnice Church is a Ngunnawal, Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi artist.
Her artwork Healing Journey is displayed at the Welcome Hall entrance.
It includes 24,073 colourful metal discs. Each is attached by hand to a metal frame that stretches across the front and back entrance of the hall.
The artwork acknowledges Canberra Hospital’s role as a place for healing.
It depicts health journeys, and the roles family, community, specialists and health staff play in supporting patients.
Ngala Dhawura
Ngunnawal artist Bradley Mapiva Brown’s artwork is entitled Ngala Dhawura.
The wooden sculpture represents the connection to sacred woodlands of Ngunnawal country, where the Critical Services Building stands.
The woodlands are a healing place for the Ngunnawal people. They hold many cultural resources, such as traditional tools and bush medicines that have long used to maintain health and well-being.
Ngala Dhawura is located above a corridor connecting the new building to the existing hospital.
A welcoming, safe space
Art is an important part of the building’s design and will feature throughout.
In addition to the artwork, design features of the Critical Services Building include:
An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lounge: a first for Canberra Hospital with outdoor space and a yarning circle.
Strong indoor / outdoor connection: large windows around the hospital offer views of the surrounding landscape and frame areas of cultural significance.
New greenspace and gardens: outdoor access is easier with new gardens and courtyards, including accessible dedicated patient spaces.
The hospital’s new main entrance
Ngala Dhawura
Lynnice Church’s artwork adorns both entrances of the Welcome Hall.
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