ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an aggravated robbery and assault which occurred in Acton early today (Friday, January 29).
Around 5am, the 22-year-old man was assaulted in Childers Street by another man. The victim was struck and kicked several times, causing swelling and lacerations to his face. His wallet and contents as well as his passport were stolen.
Concerned: Resident of the area Ian Myers thinks the proposed development is inappropriate in a heritage setting. (Photo: Kate Leith)
Director of urban development and design at the University of New South Wales, James Weirick, says the construction race was degrading the nation’s capital. He is particularly scathing of the proposed Nishi development in New Acton in City West.
Nishi Site Location (Source: NCA)
The following works approval application is currently on public notification.
Any comments about the proposed development should be submitted via email works.approval@natcap.gov.au or alternatively in writing to the National Capital Authority at GPO Box 373, Canberra ACT, 2601 by COB Friday 18 December 2009.
There will be an information session hosted by the proponents (Molonglo Group) on Wednesday 2 December between 15:00 – 20:00 at 21 Marcus Clarke Street. (National Capital Authority representatives will be in attendance from 15:00-17:00)
The planning report, plans and other supporting documentation prepared by the applicant can be downloaded for viewing below.
ACT Policing is seeking to identify the driver of a red Mitsubishi Lancer involved in a dangerous street racing incident on Parkes Way, in Acton, yesterday afternoon (October 11).
The Chief Minister has proposed that a park opened on 25 May 2009 on Childers Street in Acton be known as the Latin American Plaza and dedicated to the celebration of multiculturalism.
Heads of diplomatic missions for Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Cuba, Venezuela, Uruguay, Peruand Brazil joined the Chief Minister on site for the opening, which also coincided with Argentina’s national day, Revolución de Mayo.
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Acton is a suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Acton covers an area west of the CBD, bordered by Black Mountain to the west and Lake Burley Griffin in the south. The Australian National University campus covers most of the suburb, though also located in Acton is National Film and Sound Archive, a branch of the CSIRO and the National Museum of Australia. The population of Acton on census night 2001 was 1846 people, mostly students living at the Australian National University.
Acton was named in approximately 1843 by Lieutenant Arthur Jeffreys, RN, after a town in Denbighshire, Wales. The name of the area was kept as the suburb name when Canberra was built.
The North Canberra Community Council (NCCC) is an incorporated, voluntary, not for profit, community based association operating within the North Canberra Districts of the Australian Capital Territory. NCCC is formally recognised as the peak community representative body in North Canberra representing the interests of the local residents and the communities within North Canberra. NCCC receives partial funding from the ACT Government as the peak community representative body in the North Canberra District.
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