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ACTPLA has released the Sustainable future workshop findings report for public comment. The report contains key outcomes from a series of workshops held under the Sustainable future program. These workshops gathered together some of Australia’s leading thinkers, community members and government and industry representatives to draw out ideas on how to make our city and the ACT more sustainable, particularly in regard to future planning. Those ideas are synthesised in the report, which has been released so people in the community can provide ACTPLA with their feedback.
ACT Policing is seeking any witnesses who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in Goodchild St, Lyneham after a resident disturbed a burglar in her home last night (Wednesday, December 3).
ACT Policing has issued a warning of zero tolerance to intoxicated and out-of-control revellers this summer after an incident involving drunken juvenile males early this morning (Thursday, December 4) outside The Cube Nightclub in Civic.
ACT Policing is investigating the cause of a fire at Dickson early this morning. Just after 3.15am police were called to a block of commercial premises in Cape Street where a storeroom and restaurant was alight. Officers from ACT Fire Brigade extinguished the fire however the storeroom and restaurant sustained major damage. Neighbouring businesses also sustained some minor smoke damage. [youtube]wW6nnh0PTdo&rel=0&showsearch=1[/youtube]
The ACT Government has commenced a phase of community consultation to further the development of the draft ACT Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Strategy 2010-2014 the ACT’s next Drug Strategy and is currently seeking community input and comment.
ACT Policing is encouraging the Canberra community to party smart and safe this festive season by planning ahead and registering details of their party with police. Superintendent Kate Buggy from ACTP’s Crime Prevention team said that it is important for anyone holding a party to be aware of any potential problems that could arise and to remember they always have a duty of care to their guests. “If you are planning to host a party and serve alcohol, think about organising transport options for party leavers, including designated drivers to ensure they do not drink and drive. Also be aware …
On 26 November 2009, WIN News provided addtional information of the Asbestos Exposure incident on Rankin Street in Campbell. This was previously reported on this website in the following article: “Campbell residents potentially exposed to loose asbestos”
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Read more“WIN News: Coverage of Asbestos Exposure on Rankin Street Campbell”
Second-hand Sunday is a free community event that gives everyone an opportunity to give away or collect unwanted but useable items from homes across the ACT. Second-hand Sunday is this coming Sunday 29 November 2009, from 9.00am to 3.00pm Registered participants display a Second-hand Sunday poster at the front of their home along with any unwanted but useable items they want to give away.The list of addresses and a summary of the items being given away is available at www.tams.act.gov.au/secondhandsunday or a hard copy of this list is available at any ACT public library. Although it is too late to …
ABC Online News and iPrime Canberra are reporting about potential asbestos exposure for residents in Campbell at the site of a house being demolished. There are disturbing reports that ACT Government agencies (ACTPLA and Office of Regulatory Services – Workcover) have been severely talking down the nature of the risks involved despite the fact that samples originating from the demolition project have been confirmed as asbestos and found in neighbouring driveways, yards and gutters.
