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Committee recommends portable long service leave despite industry opposition

Local Nicholas Fuller -
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

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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

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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

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

Christmas at the Alexander Maconochie Centre

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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

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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

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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

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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

Local Nicholas Fuller -
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

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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

Local Nicholas Fuller -
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

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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

Local Nicholas Fuller -
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

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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

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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

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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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