Decorated public servant appointed ACT Auditor-General
Ajay Sharma, a 20-year veteran of the ACT Audit Office, has been appointed as the territory's new Auditor-General for a seven-year term, commencing February 2025.
Category : Search result: ACT crime news
Uber Eats driver convicted for attempted kiss
A former Uber Eats delivery driver has been convicted and fined $800 for attempting to kiss a customer at her front door in what the court called inappropriate conduct.
Newborn Found at Canberra Fire Station, Mother Sought
A newborn baby, less than 24 hours old, was discovered outside a Tuggeranong fire station. Police urge the mother to seek medical help immediately.
Newborn baby found at Canberra fire station
A newborn baby was discovered abandoned at a south Canberra fire station. ACT Police are urgently seeking the mother, emphasising her need for medical care.
Man accused of cocaine trafficking near Canberra school
A 23-year-old Bonner man faces drug trafficking charges after police allegedly found 37 grams of cocaine and weapons near Gungahlin College. He remains in custody.
Townsville youth crime crisis: 75% reoffend on bail
New data reveals 75% of young offenders in Townsville commit crimes while on bail. Community demands action as youth crime rates surge. Read the full investigation.
Seven teens arrested after wild police chase in QLD
Seven teenagers face multiple charges after a dramatic 60km police pursuit involving three stolen vehicles from Coomera to Goodna. Police used tyre spikes and dog squad to apprehend suspects.
ACT public housing mould crisis leaves tenants helpless
Canberra public housing tenants endure dangerous mould and repair delays as maintenance contractor Programmed faces scrutiny. Housing advocates demand accountability amid growing waitlists.
20 Housing ACT jobs cut before Christmas
Twenty Housing ACT workers face unemployment just before Christmas as contracts end, despite Treasurer Chris Steel's assurance that Canberra's public service will continue growing.
War Memorial sculpture vandalised, police seek man
A man is accused of damaging the 'For Every Drop Shed in Anguish' sculpture at the Australian War Memorial. Police have released an image and are appealing for public help to identify the suspect.
Man dead after shooting at police in Canberra
A 71-year-old man has been found dead in Isabella Plains after a standoff with police. Officers were attempting to arrest him for serious family violence offences. Read the latest details.
Woman charged for spitting on Canberra police
A 24-year-old woman faces multiple charges after allegedly spitting on officers and stealing clothing from Canberra Centre. She will appear in ACT Magistrates Court.
Police seek men over Braddon altercation, head injury
ACT Policing is seeking public help to identify two men involved in a Braddon altercation that left a man with a serious head injury. Contact Crime Stoppers with info.
Public servant jailed for child sexual abuse in Canberra
A federal public servant has been sentenced to 9.5 years imprisonment for sexually abusing his niece and step-daughter in what the judge called 'abhorrent' crimes that shocked the community.
ACT Uses AI to Accelerate Planning Approvals
The ACT government is implementing artificial intelligence to streamline development assessments and meet housing targets. Chief Minister Andrew Barr reveals plans for faster approvals.
Police search for alleged violent offender in Canberra
ACT Policing urgently seeks public help to locate Kye Rowe, 25, wanted for alleged serious violent offences. Last seen in Lyneham, believed to be in Belconnen area. Do not approach.
Boy, 13, charged with elderly woman's sexual assault
A 13-year-old boy faces multiple charges after allegedly sexually assaulting an 80-year-old woman in Ashtonfield park. Police formed Strike Force Bosgar to investigate the random attack.
Top Cop: Police Not Only Answer to Kununurra Youth Crime
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch reveals tackling youth crime in Kununurra requires community solutions beyond policing. New approaches needed for Kimberley town.
ACT Schools Asbestos Shutdown: Timeline of Events
A detailed timeline of the ACT schools asbestos shutdown. Discover how the crisis unfolded, which schools are affected, and the ongoing testing and removal efforts.
Child struck by car outside Canberra school, police appeal
ACT Policing is urging witnesses to come forward after a child was struck by a vehicle outside Gold Creek High School in Nicholls last month. The child sustained minor injuries.
Perth man tasered during online marketplace sale
A Perth man has been charged after allegedly tasering a seller during a failed e-scooter transaction. The violent incident highlights the dangers of online marketplace deals.
Man gets 28 years for murdering ex-partner in Ballarat
Lachlan Young, 23, receives a 28-year sentence for strangling his ex-partner, placing her body in a car, and setting it alight. He attempted to frame the murder as a suicide.
ACT needs 80+ paramedics to fix ambulance crisis
An honest review reveals the ACT Ambulance Service is critically understaffed, needing over 80 paramedics. Night shifts are failing 96% of the time, risking response times.
Burglars steal car, rig it to explode in Canberra
A Higgins family's stolen car was found doused in petrol and rigged to explode after burglars returned weeks later. Police have made arrests in the disturbing case.
ACT Schools Reopen After Asbestos Sand Scare
Canberra parents check which schools are open Tuesday after asbestos found in decorative sand. Full list of closures and partial openings revealed.
Man with skull tattoo sought over alleged SUV assault
ACT Police seek a man in his 20s with a skull ankle tattoo accused of sexual assault in his dark SUV on Lhotsky Street, Charnwood. Call Crime Stoppers with information.
Cessnock man arrested on 15 domestic violence offences
Hunter police forced vehicle entry to arrest a 52-year-old man wanted on 15 domestic violence charges. Methamphetamine and counterfeit cash seized during statewide operation.
Melbourne home invasion: Mother, children ambushed
A Melbourne mother and her three children were ambushed by an armed intruder in a terrifying home invasion police say was a case of mistaken identity. Download the 7NEWS app for breaking news.
ACT speeding fines earn $23 million, young drivers targeted
ACT set to collect $23 million from speeding fines this year, with drivers aged 18-35 receiving half of all infringements. Police debunk speed camera buffer myths.
69 ACT schools close due to Kmart asbestos scare
More than 65 ACT public schools forced to close after new asbestos discovery in Kmart sand products. Education officials scramble to conduct safety inspections.
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