Issues related to Policing, Emergency Services and other legislative related issues.
Today (10 December 2009) the chair of the Standing Committee on Planning, Public Works and Territory and Municipal Services, tabled the Committee’s interim report into Live Community Events, looking at issues around the co-location of residential developments and live event venues.
ACT Policing is encouraging Canberra residents to familiarise themselves once again with some essential home safety measures which can significantly reduce the risk of burglary, especially with the summer holiday period fast approaching.
ACT Policing is seeking information from anyone who may have seen any unusual activity on Kings Avenue bridge between 3am and 6am today (Sunday, December 6) after the body of a man, aged in his late 20s to early 30s, was found in Lake Burley Griffin near the base of the bridge early today.
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]
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”
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.
