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Committee recommends portable long service leave despite industry opposition

Should workers in industries typified by short-term employment be eligible for portable long service leave? Opinion is divided in the ACT.

Corrections officers recognised

The extraordinary work of more than 100 corrections officers in the ACT has been recognised today as part of National Corrections Day.

Remembering 2003 bushfires at Canberra Bushfire Memorial

Tomorrow is the 20th anniversary of the 2003 bushfires; the public can visit or attend a ceremony at the Canberra Bushfire Memorial.

Twenty years later: ACT’s bushfire management improved, but challenges remain

Bushfire management has improved since the 2003 fires, but challenges remain, a report published this week finds.

Christmas at the Alexander Maconochie Centre

Detainees and correctional officers at at the Alexander Maconochie Centre, Canberra's prison, will celebrate Christmas.

$6 million to help ACT parks recover from 2020 bushfires

A $6 million grant from the Commonwealth will help the ACT government to improve parks, walkways, and infrastructure damaged in 2020.

Public can comment on new ACT City Plan and Urban Design

Draft documents to guide commercial development in Canberra’s city centre are available for community consideration and feedback.

Canberra Liberals call for government to support paramedics

This year has seen a significant shortage of paramedics, with fire crews deployed to meet demand, Canberra Liberals MLA James Milligan claims.

Review finds conditions for ACT prisoners have worsened

Conditions for detainees at the Alexander Maconochie Centre have declined since 2019, the ACT Inspector of Correctional Services (ICS) found.

Workplace sexual assault reforms for ACT

Changes to workplace health and safety laws were passed in the ACT Legislative Assembly yesterday, minister Mick Gentleman announced.

Tougher penalties for dangerous driving on ACT roads

ACT police can now suspend dangerous drivers' licences and seize their vehicles, and arrest people for trespassing in motor vehicles.

ACT Government to expand portable long service leave

Workers could soon take their long service entitlements with them when they move jobs within the same industry.

Gateway to Mulligan’s Flat sanctuary opens

A new nature reserve and learning centre, Wildbark, opened today, will serve as a gateway to the Mulligan's Flat Woodland Sanctuary.

ACT Government ‘focusing on outcomes’ in draft Territory Plan

The ACT Government’s new proposed Territory Plan released today is set to shape the future of our city, so community consultation is a must.

2022-23 bushfire season begins – be prepared

The 2022-23 bushfire season officially begins today. Understand the new fire danger rating system, and plan for days of elevated fire risk.

Call for feedback on the final Territory Plan variations

The last round of draft variations under the existing Territory Plan are now open for community feedback, Minister Mick Gentleman announced.

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