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K9 unit to 'play key role' in new jail

January 7, 2009 07:49:00

The ACT will soon double the size of its corrective services' K9 unit.[MORE]

Tags: prisons-and-punishment, act, canberra-2600

Man faces court over 400 child porn images

January 6, 2009 21:27:00

A 45-year-old Waramanga man charged with possessing child pornography has appeared in the ACT Magistrates Court.[MORE]

Tags: community-and-society, pornography, law-crime-and-justice, crime, courts-and-trials, act, canberra-2600, waramanga-2611

Man to face court for allegedly glassing friend

January 6, 2009 21:23:00

A Kaleen man who allegedly glassed his friend in the face after an alcohol-fuelled argument last August has been committed to stand trial in the ACT Supreme Court.[MORE]

Tags: law-crime-and-justice, crime, courts-and-trials, assault, act, canberra-2600, kaleen-2617

More pets given up in 2008: RSPCA

January 6, 2009 11:00:00

The annual audit of Canberra's RSPCA has revealed a sharp increase in the number of animals being brought to the shelter for care.[MORE]

Tags: animals, act, canberra-2600

Canberra hotter, drier than average

January 6, 2009 07:49:00

Canberra was hot and dry last year with 2008 the 12th year in a row where temperatures were above average.[MORE]

Tags: weather, rainfall, act, canberra-2600

Govt should reconsider restricted licences: magistrate

January 5, 2009 14:06:00

A magistrate has told a Canberra court that the ACT Government should reconsider the restricted licence system, given the number of people caught drink driving in the Territory.[MORE]

Tags: courts-and-trials, act, canberra-2600

'Stay, move or shut down': Summernats' future uncertain

January 5, 2009 08:22:00

Organisers of Canberra's Summernats car show will not say whether the four day festival will return to the national capital next year.[MORE]

Tags: carnivals-and-festivals, act, canberra-2600

Summernats crowd numbers down as car lovers feel the pinch

January 4, 2009 11:09:00

The world economic crisis has had its impact on Canberra's Summernats car spectacular, with crowd numbers down on previous years.[MORE]

Tags: human-interest, act, canberra-2600

Summernats organiser denies special treatment after dodging fine

January 3, 2009 09:17:00

Summernats organiser Chic Henry says he does not believe he was given any special treatment when he received a caution, rather than a fine, for speeding just outside the Canberra event.[MORE]

Tags: law-crime-and-justice, crime, act, canberra-2600

ACT republic referendum 'a red herring'

January 2, 2009 19:43:00

ACT Liberal Senator Gary Humphries says a referendum on becoming a republic is destined to fail.[MORE]

Tags: government-and-politics, states-and-territories, republic, act, canberra-2600

Summernats organiser caught speeding

January 2, 2009 15:48:00

The organiser of Summernats car festival has escaped a speeding fine despite driving almost 40km an hour over the limit.[MORE]

Tags: law-crime-and-justice, crime, police, canberra-2600

ACT Govt considers car smoking ban

January 2, 2009 11:22:00

The ACT Government is considering a plan which could see smoking banned in cars carrying children.[MORE]

Tags: states-and-territories, smoking, act, canberra-2600

Holiday road toll rises to 55

January 2, 2009 10:21:00

The National Holiday road toll stands at 55 after a string of fatal accidents on the nation's roads yesterday.[MORE]

Tags: disasters-and-accidents, accidents, road-accidents, australia, act, canberra-2600, nsw, sydney-2000, nt, darwin-0800, qld, brisbane-4000, sa, adelaide-5000, tas, hobart-7000, vic, melbourne-3000, wa, perth-6000

Canberra tourism strong despite downturn

January 2, 2009 08:00:00

Canberra hotels are faring well despite the economic downturn.[MORE]

Tags: tourism, act, canberra-2600

RSPCA feels impact of economic downturn

January 2, 2009 08:00:00

December was the busiest month on record for the RSPCA in Canberra. [MORE]

Tags: animals, act, canberra-2600

Alcohol, drug related road deaths down

January 2, 2009 08:00:00

The make-up of road fatalities in the ACT has changed significantly. [MORE]

Tags: death, police, act, canberra-2600

ACT self-govt 'seen as cost-cutting exercise'

January 1, 2009 08:33:00

In 1978 the Federal Government decided to proceed with a referendum on self-government for the ACT despite a less than enthusiastic response from the local public.[MORE]

Tags: history, government-and-politics, act, canberra-2600

NYE reveller assaults police officer

January 1, 2009 08:33:00

A police officer has been treated in hospital for head injuries after being assaulted during New Year's Eve celebrations in Canberra.[MORE]

Tags: police, assault, act, canberra-2600

ACT property prices down, growth predicted

January 1, 2009 08:18:00

A new report has found the value of Canberra houses has slumped.[MORE]

Tags: housing, act, canberra-2600

ACT govt bodies forced to comply with human rights

January 1, 2009 08:18:00

A law which will allow individuals to sue government departments in the ACT for breaches of human rights, comes into effect from today.[MORE]

Tags: states-and-territories, human-rights, act, canberra-2600

Archives reveal 'lessons for Swan'

Feature

January 1, 2009 07:47:00

Previously secret documents from 1978 show the Fraser government grappling with a precarious economic situation.[MORE]

Tags: history, federal-government, australia, act, canberra-2600

Australia welcomes 2009

January 1, 2009 00:32:00

Hundreds of thousands of Australians have welcomed 2009 with spectacular fireworks displays in towns and cities.[MORE]

Tags: arts-and-entertainment, entertainment-events, australia, act, canberra-2600, nsw, sydney-2000, qld, brisbane-4000, sa, adelaide-5000, vic, melbourne-3000

Pet owners warned not to leave animals alone

December 31, 2008 10:16:00

The RSPCA says some Canberra pet owners are behaving irresponsibly when they go on holidays.[MORE]

Tags: animals, animal-welfare, canberra-2600

ACT police prepare for 'big night'

December 31, 2008 08:12:00

ACT police are expecting a large New Year's Eve celebration tonight as the city hosts visitors from the Summernats car festival.[MORE]

Tags: police, act, canberra-2600