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New ACT Corrections Commissioner announced

Ray Johnson has been appointed the new Commissioner of ACT Corrective Services, ACT Minister for Corrections Mick Gentleman announced.

Manor House in Griffith expands ‘missing middle’ housing options

The ‘missing middle’ in Canberra’s housing market is set to expand another notch after an innovative Manor House project in Griffith received the go-ahead.

Emergency services friendly rivals in blood drive

The 2022 Red Cross Lifeblood Winter Blood Challenge for Emergency Services launched this week. Will the police or the ESA give more blood?

Canberra lights up yellow for National Road Safety Week

The ACT Government is asking Canberrans to take the pledge to drive so others survive this National Road Safety Week, 16-22 May.

Canberra Liberals call for new housing survey

How many Canberrans want to live in high density apartments? The Canberra Liberals want the ACT Government to survey the public.

Investigation into Alexander Maconochie Centre releases report

An investigation into the Alexander Maconochie Centre, the ACT’s troubled detention centre, published its report yesterday.

ACT Legislative Assembly debates housing, education, business, bins

Business, housing, waste collection, and education were among the topics debated in the Legislative Assembly’s third siting week for 2022.

Nominate emergency services and police for Rotary awards

The public can nominate emergency services personnel, police officers, volunteers, and support workers for Rotary's community awards.

ACT Government looks to change tack on planning system

The ACT Government have proposed reforms to the Territory's existing planning system, and are seeking feedback on a new draft Planning Bill.

Gun amnesty – Phase Two begins

The public are urged to let police or Crime Stoppers ACT when they believe someone has an illegal or unregistered firearm.

Ten-year plan for Canberra lakes and ponds

A new 10-year plan will protect Canberra against floods, reduce pollution entering rivers, and enhance urban lakes and ponds.

No bill for the Old Bill: Liberal motion comes a-copper

The Canberra Liberals called for more government support and resourcing for overworked, exhausted police, The motion was rejected.

Belconnen storm clean-up in recovery phase

The recovery phase of dealing with January's Belconnen storm has begun, but it will be several months before the clean-up is finished.

ACT government workers get extra COVID-19 leave

ACT Government employees diagnosed with coronavirus, including healthcare workers, will have an extra week of COVID leave.

Storm warning this afternoon: Be prepared

Canberrans are urged to prepare for more storms this evening and over the next few days, following Monday's wild weather.

New recruits join ACT Fire & Rescue

Eighteen new firefighters joined ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTF&R) today after 21 weeks of intensive training, and are “ready, willing, and able”.

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