On 15 August 2009, the Saturday Canberra Times ran a very interesting article written by John Thiselton which discussed how the new ASIO building is contrary to and will destroy the concept of the NCA’s Griffin Legacy. The Griffin Legacy is likely to be a very hot topic at the upcoming NCA public forum. The article is reproduced below:
ACT Policing has released a face-fit image of a female offender responsible for an aggravated robbery in Turner on Monday morning (23 November) which left an 87-year-old woman with moderate injuries. The female offender is described as being aged in her 30s, of Caucasian appearance, about 157cm tall (5’2”), of solid build, with a fair complexion and light coloured hair that was either tied up or short in length. She was wearing a fawn coloured jacket and dark coloured full length trousers.
ACT Policing has released CCTV footage of an aggravated robbery which occurred in Braddon last Tuesday (November 17). Around 3.55am (November 17) a man armed with a knife entered the Caltex service station on Lonsdale Street demanding money from a staff member. During the incident the offender jumped the service counter and left the location with a sum of cash and cigarettes. The man was last seen heading towards Haig Park, Braddon.
The Department of Territorial and Municipal Services is seeking public comment on the issue of reducing speed limits around shopping centres and community facilities to 40 km/h. Background Speed management is a critical component of establishing a safer road system. Reducing speed limits in areas where motor vehicles need to share the road with significant numbers of pedestrians and cyclists is in line with best practice road safety principles.
ACT Policing is investigating an aggravated robbery at Turner this morning where an elderly woman was assaulted in her own home. About 11.15am, the 87-year-old woman was hanging washing in her backyard when she disturbed a female intruder. The offender assaulted the victim before forcing her inside and restraining her. The offender then stole a number of items including the contents of the victim’s handbag and her vehicle, a white Mitsubishi Magna with ACT registration plates YVX 826.
The Australian Institute of Architects invites the general public to the 2009 Walter Burley Griffin Memorial Lecture to be delivered by world renowned architect Professor Jan Gehl. Gehl’s vision is to create better cities, aspiring to create cities that are lively, healthy, diverse, sustainable and safe – and thereby improve people’s quality of life. 2009 Walter Burley Griffin Memorial Lecture – Presented by Jan Gehl Time: 18:00 Date: Monday 30th November Where: The Shine Dome, Gordon St, ANU, Acton Bookings essential. Please RSVP to act@raia.com.au
The ABC News Online is reporting that the office of newly appointed Multicultural Affairs Minister Joy Burch has dramatically slashed the funding for the “Carnival In The City” putting the continuation of the event (as part of the National Multicultural Festival) in jeopardy.
In the 2009-10 Budget, the ACT Government agreed to the codification of the Change of Use Charge system in the Territory. The local consultant Macroeconomics has been engaged to undertake this project. The consultant team will be led by Professor Des Nicholls of the Australian National University. Public consultation has commenced on the proposed codification process. A discussion paper outlining the proposed framework, approach and methodology for codification has been prepared by the consultants. Public input into this discussion paper is welcome and submissions should be forwarded to changeofuse@act.gov.au. by 5pm Wednesday 16 December 2009. The discussion paper has been …
ACT Policing’s Community and Business Liaison Team will today (Thursday 19 November 2009) conclude its series of forums to promote the responsible service of alcohol in Canberra’s entertainment districts, predominately in the Civic area. Today’s workshop is the final in a series of three attended by liquor licensees, members of ACT Policing’s Crime Prevention team, members of the Office of Regulatory Services, and Directions ACT. Police have been regularly consulting with licensees in the ACT, particularly in Civic, with the aim of raising understanding of the importance of the responsible service of alcohol and working together to discuss strategies to …
