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Update on kitchen fire extinguished in Phillip apartment

Posted on May 8, 2012 by ACT Emergency Services Agency - 0 comments

ACT Fire & Rescue has left the scene after completing ventilation operations. Cause of fire deemed accidental with food left cooking unattended on the stove. Estimated damage $10,000. ACT Fire & Rescue remind the community to “Don’t stop looking while …

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Kitchen fire extinguished in Phillip apartment

Posted on May 8, 2012 by ACT Emergency Services Agency - 0 comments

ACT Fire & Rescue and ACT Ambulance Service on scene at a fire in a kitchen of a single bedroom unit on Mansfield Place, Phillip. Fire has been extinguished and contained to the kitchen in the upstairs apartment of the …

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Three vehicle accident on Tuggeranong Parkway

Posted on May 8, 2012 by ACT Emergency Services Agency - 0 comments

ACT Fire & Rescue and ACT Ambulance Service on scene at a three vehicle accident on the Tuggeranong Parkway, north-bound lane, near the Cotter Road off ramp, Weston. ACT Ambulance Service intensive care paramedics have treated and transported one patient …

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Technical amendments to the Territory Plan

Posted on May 8, 2012 by ACT Planning and Land Authority - Latest news - 0 comments

Technical amendments 2012-15  (Phillip) and 2012-20 (Bonner) took effect 8 May 2012.

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Australia’s most beautiful book of views: von Guérard’s Australian landscapes | May 08 : 12:45 pm

Posted on May 8, 2012 by National Gallery of Australia Events Calendar - 0 comments

talks Roger Butler, Senior Curator, Australian Prints and Drawings, discusses von Guérard's 1975 book <i>Eugene von Guérard's Australian landscapes</i>. Free
Venue:Orde Poynton Gallery

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Controlled burn today in Black Mountain Nature Reserve

Posted on May 8, 2012 by ACT Emergency Services Agency - 0 comments

The ACT Territory and Municipal Services Directorate (TAMS) will today, Tuesday 8 May, 2012, conduct a controlled burn, weather permitting, in bushland within the Black Mountain Nature Reserve, adjacent to Belconnen Way and Barry Drive. The ACT Handy Map grid …

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Police investigate fire at brothel

Posted on May 8, 2012 by ACT Policing Media Release feed - 0 comments

ACT Policing is investigating an incident at the Goldcurves brothel in Fyshwick early this morning (Tuesday, May 8).

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More than 840 drivers stopped for speeding in April

Posted on May 8, 2012 by ACT Policing Media Release feed - 0 comments

ACT Policing caught more than 840 drivers for speeding on Canberra roads as part of the traffic targeting campaign for April.

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In Memoriam – Linda Cox

Posted on May 8, 2012 by health.act.gov.au Latest News - 0 comments

We have established the Linda Cox Memorial Fund in response to an overwhelming show of support.

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Community to Lead Discussion at the NCA Public Forum

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Media Releases - 0 comments

7 May 2012
The National Capital Authority ‘s annual public forum will be held on Thursday 31 May at The Shine Dome.  
Authority members and senior staff will answer questions regarding the areas of special national importance in Canberra.
NCA Chief…

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Community to Lead Discussion at the NCA Public Forum

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Media Releases - 0 comments

7 May 2012
The National Capital Authority ‘s annual public forum will be held on Thursday 31 May at The Shine Dome.  
Authority members and senior staff will answer questions regarding the areas of special national importance in Canberra.
NCA Chief…

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Cable on road from poles at Weston

Posted on May 7, 2012 by ACT Emergency Services Agency - 0 comments

ACT Fire & Rescue on scene at Streeton Drive Weston, near Namatjira Drive investigating a cable on the road from nearby poles.
No electrical hazard.
Crews will shortly hand the scene to ACT Policing for traffic management.

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140 participate in Darren Wall ACT Emergency Services Heart Challenge

Posted on May 7, 2012 by ACT Emergency Services Agency - 0 comments

ACT Fire & Rescue Chief Officer Paul Swain has thanked the 140 participants (not including children and pets) who took part in yesterday’s Darren Wall ACT Emergency Services Heart Challenge at Kings Park, Lake Burley Griffin. The winner was Intensive …

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ACT Taxation Review

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Community Engagement - 0 comments

On May 7 2012 the ACT Government released the ACT Taxation Review Report and its Government Response.

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Red Hill Block 5 Section 24 – proposed redevelopment of local centre

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Community Engagement - 0 comments

The ACT Government recently consulted with local residents in Red Hill about Block 5 Section 24, forming part of the Red Hill shopping centre.

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Lake Ginninderra water ski training trial

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Community Engagement - 0 comments

A water ski training trial will take place on Lake Ginninderra this year.

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City Interchange – Lighting and pavement improvements

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Community Engagement - 0 comments

Changes to bus platforms in the City Interchange.

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Community Consultation – Block 92 Section 24 Stirling

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Community Engagement - 0 comments

This block, with an area of approximately 1.039 hectares, is situated in Teesdale Place in Stirling beside the Canberra Labor Club and has been identified for release.

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Draft Report – Retail Prices for Franchise Electricity Customers

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Community Engagement - 0 comments

On 21 September 2011, the Treasurer Andrew Barr MLA requested the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission (the Commission) to provide a price direction for the supply of electricity to franchise customers for the period 01 July 2012 to 30 June 2

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Black Mountain controlled burn postponed to tomorrow

Posted on May 7, 2012 by ACT Emergency Services Agency - 0 comments

The ACT Territory and Municipal Services Directorate (TAMS) has postponed today’s controlled burn in bushland within the Black Mountain Nature Reserve, adjacent to Belconnen Way and Barry Drive. The burn will now occur tomorrow, Tuesday 8 May, 2012, weather permitting. …

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