This week on The Hoot, David Murtagh is joined by Assembly reporter Claire Fenwicke to discuss the growing debt in the ACT (are we that far off being Victoria?), the myriad failures in public housing, and one of the reasons the Barr Government is so keen on light rail is that we are projected to have a population of 780,000 in 2060. A question for you: is this what we want in Canberra? And if so, can we still be the 'Bush Capital'?

This week on The Hoot, David Murtagh is joined by Assembly reporter Claire Fenwicke to discuss the growing debt in the ACT (are we that far off being Victoria?), the myriad failures in public housing, and one of the reasons the Barr Government is so keen on light rail is that we are projected to have a population of 780,000 in 2060. A question for you: is this what we want in Canberra? And if so, can we still be the 'Bush Capital'?

The Hoot brings you news, views and big ideas from Canberra's Region Media. Join Claire Fenwicke and David Murtagh for insights, expertise and a bit of fun each week.

The Hoot brings you news, views and big ideas from Canberra's Region Media. Join Claire Fenwicke and David Murtagh for insights, expertise and a bit of fun each week.

Join Genevieve Jacobs and Ross Solly for the week's news, views and big ideas from Canberra

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Join Claire Fenwicke and David Murtagh as they deep dive the week's biggest topic or two. And if you're lucky, there'll even be some maths. It's news and views, but not as you expected. 

Join Claire Fenwicke and David Murtagh as they deep dive the week's biggest topic or two. And if you're lucky, there'll even be some maths. It's news and views, but not as you expected.

The Hoot: the ACT's ticking debt bomb, the problems with public housing and who said we want 'Big Canberra'?

The Givers is a podcast series with Genevieve Jacobs exploring what motivates businesses to generously support ACT charities.

Behind every charity is a business choosing to care. Listen to the people and companies quietly supporting Hands Across Canberra to empower hundreds of charities and help thousands of Canberra residents in need.

Funding is vital for a strong not-for-profit sector, but smart giving can take charities and philanthropists beyond the grants treadmill, to broaden and deepen their results across the community.

In this episode of The Givers podcast, general partner Fiona Hindmarsh from Significant Ventures and Ivan Slavich, Goodloop Mutual CEO, discuss how good advice, strong data and innovative financial tools can amplify the impact of donations and strengthen the sector.

The Givers is a podcast series with Genevieve Jacobs exploring what motivates businesses to generously support ACT charities.
Behind every charity is a business choosing to care. Listen to the people and companies quietly supporting Hands Across Canberra to empower hundreds of charities and help thousands of Canberra residents in need.
Funding is vital for a strong not-for-profit sector, but smart giving can take charities and philanthropists beyond the grants treadmill, to broaden and deepen their results across the community.
In this episode of The Givers podcast, general partner Fiona Hindmarsh from Significant Ventures and Ivan Slavich, Goodloop Mutual CEO, discuss how good advice, strong data and innovative financial tools can amplify the impact of donations and strengthen the sector.

The Givers: Fiona Hindmarsh and Ivan Slavich on amplifying your impact

The Givers is a podcast series with Genevieve Jacobs exploring what motivates businesses to generously support ACT charities.

Behind every charity is a business choosing to care. Listen to the people and companies quietly supporting Hands Across Canberra to empower hundreds of charities and help thousands of Canberra residents in need.

What does a connected city look like? How does Canberra retain its identity as we grow and remain firmly focussed on generosity? In today's episode of The Givers podcast, we’re joined by Master Builders ACT CEO Anna Neelagama and Richard Faulks, senior partner of law firm Snedden Hall & Gallop.

They discuss how to build a community where everyone thrives, including local business - a place that’s better and fairer for all Canberrans and where everyone contributes their individual skills and talents.

The Givers is a podcast series with Genevieve Jacobs exploring what motivates businesses to generously support ACT charities.
Behind every charity is a business choosing to care. Listen to the people and companies quietly supporting Hands Across Canberra to empower hundreds of charities and help thousands of Canberra residents in need.
What does a connected city look like? How does Canberra retain its identity as we grow and remain firmly focussed on generosity? In today's episode of The Givers podcast, we&rsquo;re joined by Master Builders ACT CEO Anna Neelagama and Richard Faulks, senior partner of law firm Snedden Hall &amp; Gallop.
They discuss how to build a community where everyone thrives, including local business - a place that&rsquo;s better and fairer for all Canberrans and where everyone contributes their individual skills and talents.

The Givers: Master Builders' Anna Neelagama and Snedden Hall & Gallop's Richard Faulks on building a community where everyone thrives

The Givers is a podcast series with Genevieve Jacobs exploring what motivates businesses to generously support ACT charities.

Behind every charity is a business choosing to care. Listen to the people and companies quietly supporting Hands Across Canberra to empower hundreds of charities and help thousands of Canberra residents in need.

Canberra is an innovation hotspot, and we’re ahead of the curve in more than just the tech sector. Across Canberra's business world in traditional and non-traditional sectors, Canberra businesses are changing the way they work.

Allinsure founder Peter Chamberlain and Adam Gill, managing director of one x marketing agency, are Genevieve Jacobs' guests in this episode of The Givers podcast. Together they reflect on how being on the cutting edge can serve the community and enhance generosity and energy inside the workplace.

The Givers is a podcast series with Genevieve Jacobs exploring what motivates businesses to generously support ACT charities.
Behind every charity is a business choosing to care. Listen to the people and companies quietly supporting Hands Across Canberra to empower hundreds of charities and help thousands of Canberra residents in need.
Canberra is an innovation hotspot, and we&rsquo;re ahead of the curve in more than just the tech sector. Across Canberra's business world in traditional and non-traditional sectors, Canberra businesses are changing the way they work.
Allinsure founder Peter Chamberlain and Adam Gill, managing director of one x marketing agency, are Genevieve Jacobs' guests in this episode of The Givers podcast. Together they reflect on how being on the cutting edge can serve the community and enhance generosity and energy inside the workplace.

The Hoot: the ACT's ticking debt bomb, the problems with public housing and who said we want 'Big Canberra'?

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