A 34 year-old McKellar man, with a disqualified licence and on a good behaviour order, was arrested early on Sunday morning after driving at more than three times over the legal blood alcohol limit and spitting at police.
Ahead of its formal budget presentation, the ACT government has announced it is spending more than $15 million on tourism and community events, including the revitalisation of Telstra Tower.
Independent MLA Thomas Emerson will introduce a Private Member’s Bill intended to ensure the ACT government upholds its commitments under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap because "we’re not on track to close the gap".
The popular off-leash dog exercise area at Point Hut will be retained, says City Services Minister Tara Cheyne, "regretful for the unclear communication" that created community concern.
A 39-year-old Mawson man, on parole, has been charged with committing multiple offences against his partner, including aggravated assault and sexual intercourse without consent.
Ahead of its formal budget announcement, the ACT government will spend $20 million over four years to upgrades in Belconnen and promising a "strong pipeline" of infrastructure and local upgrades across Woden, Weston Creek and Molonglo.