Harry Frost

Jan 17, 2025 | abc.net.au | Harry Frost

Manufacturer Custom Denning denies the ACT government raised concerns about the range of its electric buses, which were pulled from service in Canberra's public transport fleet. Transport Minister Chris Steel yesterday said the four vehicles were sent back to the Sydney manufacturer because of dissatisfaction with their range. The bus manufacturer says a lack of familiarity with EVs is behind the reports of technical issues, with only one of the four actually needing to be sent back.

Jan 15, 2025 | abc.net.au | Harry Frost

The ACT government says the vast majority of Canberra's electric buses are reliable, even though four have been pulled from service. Transport Canberra says there are technical issues which require the Custom Denning battery electric buses to be returned to their Sydney manufacturer. Transport Minister Chris Steel says since the buses are leased the government will not foot the bill for their repairs.

Dec 29, 2024 | abc.net.au | Harry Frost

Canberra's water authority is considering whether the city will need to supplement the city's drinking water supply with purified treated sewage water in the future. The ACT's population is projected to reach 784,000 in 2060, which combined with the declining health of the Murrumbidgee River system and climate change, is expected to put increased pressure on water supplies. Canberra's water is sourced from the Corin, Bendora, Cotter and Googong dams and the Murrumbidgee River.

Nov 5, 2024 | abc.net.au | Harry Frost

Labor will form a minority government while the Greens will sit on the crossbench in the ACT Legislative Assembly. The two parties had been in negotiations since last month's territory election about the possibility of forming another coalition. But Greens leader Shane Rattenbury said those discussions with Labor hadn't delivered enough of a commitment to address the "big issues" facing the ACT.

Oct 8, 2024 | abc.net.au | Harry Frost

The leaders of the ACT's two major parties have outlined their visions – and traded barbs – over the future of Canberra at the ACT Leaders Debate but key questions remain unanswered. Chief Minister Andrew Barr and Canberra Liberals Leader Elizabeth Lee faced questions in front of a live studio audience on how they'd tackle issues including cost-of-living, health, tax, light and intercity rail, stadiums and housing.