Crimestoppers: Three men threatened with taser in Civic (18 October 2009)
ACT Policing is investigating an incident in which three men were threatened with a taser after they came upon a man breaking into their car in Civic yesterday (October 18).
Poll: Motorbike Parking on Footpaths – What do you think?
The ACT Government has invited the Canberra Pedestrian Forum to participate in a working group on motorcycle parking on footpaths, this Thursday 22 October. Please let them know (before Thursday if possible) whether you agree or disagree with their initial thoughts: [polldaddy poll=2138463]
Canberra Pedestrian Forum: Submission to Australian Road Rules
The Canberra Pedestrian Forum represents and promotes our rights and interests as pedestrians in Canberra, in much the same way that the NRMA, Pedal Power and the Motorcycle Riders Association represent our interests as drivers and riders. They have made the following submission in relation to the Australian Road Rules 9th amendment package, relating to Rule 232: Crossing a road at traffic lights. The Submission is reproduced below:
Majura Festival (10am to 10pm) 24 October 2009 – Woolley Street, Dickson
The Majura Festival will take place on 24 October 2009 10am to 10pm in Woolley Street, Dickson The Majura Festival has been run as an annual event by NCS since 2000.Since then, it has evolved to a visible cultural event signifying the close linkages that have developed between NCS and the local community. An emphasis has been to actively engage local community and businesses in such a way that more ongoing, sustainable relationships continue to be established and celebrated. The festival activities will include live music and performances running all day, a jumping castle and children’s activities, petting farm, street …
Reminder: Invitation to comment on Community Facility Zones (Closing 23 October 2009)
The ACT Planning and Land Authority (ACTPLA) has released an online discussion paper which examines the Community Facility Zone Development Code and associated development tables. Community facility zones are traditionally associated with things like child care or community centres, cultural facilities and places of worship. The paper (reproduced below) identifies key questions about how the code and table might be revised.
Development Applications in the North Canberra district open to public comment for 16 October 2009
Each week, the North Canberra Community Council is sent a weekly summary of all new significant development applications that are also notified in the Canberra Times and on ACTPLA’s website at the following link: http://apps.actpla.act.gov.au/pubnote/index.asp The latest development applications lodged for the North Canberra area and open for comment include:
ACT Government Community Noticeboard for 17 October 2009
The Community Noticeboard, is a weekly one-stop location of all ACT Government community engagement activities.
Crimestoppers: Pedestrian dies after struck by car on Parkes Way, Russell (15 October 2009)
ACT Policing is investigating the death of a male pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle on Parkes Way at 8.11pm tonight (Thursday, October 15). Although investigations are at an early stage police believe the pedestrian, believed to be a 42-year-old man from Griffith, had stepped from the road verge on the southern carriageway of Parkes Way, where he was then struck by a Nissan Pulsar sedan travelling west (city-bound).
Public Forum: National Capital Authority (26 November 2009)
On 26 November 2009 the NCA will hold a public forum to provide opportunity to begin a continuing dialogue about planning in Canberra, and ensuring Canberra’s ‘place’ as the national capital. The event will take place at Parliament House commencing at 6pm. An agenda will be issued closer to the date.