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New laws increase use of ACT police body worn cameras

Under new legislation the body worn cameras (BWC) sported by ACT police will be put to use far more often than previously.

Dickson residents frustrated by lack of communication over carpark closure

The carpark outside Woolworths Dickson has been fenced off with signage saying it will be closed until September 2023 at the earliest.

‘A shambles’: Liberals call for AMC investigation after prisoner escapes and mistaken releases

The ACT Government’s management of the Alexander Maconochie Centre and its detainees is “a shambles”, the Canberra Liberals claim.

Industrial manslaughter laws to protect workers

Industrial manslaughter could be an offence under ACT work health and safety laws, according to legislation tabled this week.

Firefighting choppers land in the ACT ahead of peak season

One of three recently arrived firefighting helicopters, the Firebird 100, is a roving set of eyes for decision makers which uses infrared cameras to monitor the firefront and send footage back to base.

AMC inmates light four fires in ‘concerning’ incident

A “concerning” disturbance at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) last night saw 27 protesting detainees light four fires.

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