20 Housing ACT jobs cut before Christmas
Twenty Housing ACT workers face unemployment just before Christmas as contracts end, despite Treasurer Chris Steel's assurance that Canberra's public service will continue growing.
Twenty Housing ACT workers face unemployment just before Christmas as contracts end, despite Treasurer Chris Steel's assurance that Canberra's public service will continue growing.
Newcastle parking fine revenue hits $7.4 million despite state reforms slashing ticketless fines by 94%. Discover how council finances transformed.
ACT Policing is seeking public help to identify two men involved in a Braddon altercation that left a man with a serious head injury. Contact Crime Stoppers with info.
The ACT government is implementing artificial intelligence to streamline development assessments and meet housing targets. Chief Minister Andrew Barr reveals plans for faster approvals.
ACT police defend drawing a gun on a public bus during the arrest of an innocent Aboriginal teen, sparking allegations of racial profiling. Committee hearing reveals details.
ACT police officers wrongly arrested a 17-year-old Aboriginal teenager at gunpoint on a Canberra bus, sparking outrage over racial profiling and excessive force. Read the full story.
A police dog named Duke tracked an alleged car thief through Cairns bushland after a dramatic police pursuit. Read how the canine hero helped make the arrest.
ACT Policing urgently seeks public help to locate Kye Rowe, 25, wanted for alleged serious violent offences. Last seen in Lyneham, believed to be in Belconnen area. Do not approach.
ACT and NSW police arrested eight Bandidos OMCG members during their national gathering. Discover the details of the coordinated operation and drug-related charges.
A detailed timeline of the ACT schools asbestos shutdown. Discover how the crisis unfolded, which schools are affected, and the ongoing testing and removal efforts.
ACT Policing is urging witnesses to come forward after a child was struck by a vehicle outside Gold Creek High School in Nicholls last month. The child sustained minor injuries.
An honest review reveals the ACT Ambulance Service is critically understaffed, needing over 80 paramedics. Night shifts are failing 96% of the time, risking response times.
Dramatic footage shows alleged dangerous driver John Warren Westaway's 30-minute police pursuit ending with a plunge into Lake Burley Griffin. Court hears how pedestrians' lives were at risk.
ACT set to collect $23 million from speeding fines this year, with drivers aged 18-35 receiving half of all infringements. Police debunk speed camera buffer myths.
More than 65 ACT public schools forced to close after new asbestos discovery in Kmart sand products. Education officials scramble to conduct safety inspections.
The Bandidos outlaw motorcycle gang conducted a national meet-up in Canberra, met by a significant police operation. Discover the details of the event and its implications.
The ACT government has approved demolition of Kaleen Sports Club for 96 apartments, sacrificing community facilities. Residents question lack of consultation and club neglect.
Canberra Liberals nominate Jeremy Hanson as Legislative Assembly speaker following Mark Parton's leadership takeover. Vote scheduled for December 2.
Police are investigating a suspicious fire-bombing at a Canberra family law firm. Witnesses urged to contact Crime Stoppers as investigation continues.
A magistrate described it as 'astounding' no one was injured during a dangerous police pursuit through Canberra that ended with the accused diving into Lake Burley Griffin. Read the full story.
New Canberra Liberals leader Mark Parton has three years to unite his fractured party or face electoral annihilation. Can he end the internal warfare and rebuild trust with voters?
A WA man has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment after police discovered child abuse material on his phone during a routine roadside breath test. Read the full details of the case.
A NSW Police officer is recovering in hospital after being stabbed in the leg during a dramatic incident in Sydney's southwest, sparking concerns about officer safety.
ACT Policing's targeted raid in Moncrieff reveals sophisticated indoor cannabis cultivation operation with hundreds of plants seized in ongoing crackdown on drug activity.
A dramatic police pursuit unfolded across Canberra's suburbs after a speeding utility vehicle failed to stop for officers, sparking a dangerous chase through residential areas.
Two Geelong police officers receive prestigious bravery awards after confronting a violent sovereign citizen in Torquay, preventing potential tragedy in a dramatic coastal confrontation.
Canberra's public servants are now the highest-paid in the nation, with new data showing ACT government wages surging past other states and territories. Discover what's driving this unprecedented salary growth.
The ACT government is seeking to fast-track Canberra's new northside hospital by preventing third-party appeals against its construction, aiming to avoid delays and meet growing healthcare demands.
The ACT government is revolutionising sewerage charges with a consumption-based model that could save efficient households hundreds annually while promoting sustainable water use across Canberra.
Victoria Police Commissioner Mike Bush responds to allegations he used taxpayer-funded helicopter flights for personal trips with his wife, defending the transport as necessary for official duties.