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The Latest Breaking News from Mick Gentleman

The long road ahead as Wighton and Latrell seek justice

It could take years for a resolution for Jack Wighton and Latrell Mitchell.

The Canberra Times

Longest EV truck journey to drop off new ESA's support vehicle

An electric prime mover hauled the truck from Brisbane.

The Canberra Times

Internal probe underway into cops in NRL stars' arrest, minister says

Investigation begins after charges against Mitchell, Wighton dismisssed.

The Canberra Times

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New SES volunteers bolster ranks as hazard season begins

Canberrans have been urged to prepare in case of emergencies.

The Canberra Times

How the ACT has prepared for the summer bushfire season

Mick Gentleman has touted Canberra's fire-season preparedness.

The Canberra Times

What are the changes to the ACT's planning system?

How can nearly 150,000 homes be added to the nation's capital?

The Canberra Times

Planning system makes space for nearly 150,000 extra Canberra homes

'Future growth will mean gradually transforming current suburbs', plans say.

The Canberra Times

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More blocks set to allow dual occupancies as zone rules shift

The Chief Minister has foreshadowed changes to suburban zoning rules.

The Canberra Times

No risk yet but cross-border policing now gets that much harder

Industrial action by NSW police could soon affect ACT.

The Canberra Times

Construction to finally start on city fire and ambulance station

The station is expected to open late next year.

The Canberra Times

Gentleman dismisses bushfire concern after ESA boss resigns

A replacement ESA commissioner could come from within the agency.

The Canberra Times

Whelan's departure is no quick fix for troubled ESA

The agency will not be improved simply by virtue of Georgeina Whelan going.

The Canberra Times

ESA commissioner Georgeina Whelan resigns after damning review

The ex-Army officer has led the agency since 2019.

The Canberra Times

Land ballot enthusiasm has not always turned into sales: Chief Planner

Officials were also stumped on what counts as infill and greenfield development.

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Electric fire truck audit conclusions 'uncomfortable' for top public servant

The purchase of an Australian-first hybrid electric fire truck breached ACT procurement rules, audit finds.

The Canberra Times

ESA executives need to go to allow agency overhaul: paramedics' union

It was 'obviously a recipe for failure' if the executives stayed.

The Canberra Times

ESA leaders 'shouldn't be proud of' review findings, senior official says

Senior official says cultural change will take time.

The Canberra Times

Buck passed on ESA as Gentleman defers to public service to fix agency

The minister would not say whether he remained confident in the ESA commissioner.

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'ESA staff are hurting': Barr should step in to drive change, union says

The opposition said another minister should be appointed to oversee change at the ESA.

The Canberra Times

ACT considering ESA review findings as unions call for public release

An 'action plan' would be released 'shortly', staff have been told.

The Canberra Times

Easier condoms and lube, but prison's boredom busting hopes hit

There will be no funds for an multi-purpose industry building at AMC.

The Canberra Times

Joint fire and ambulance station for Molonglo Valley

The station is expected to be built by 2026.

The Canberra Times

Give industry six months to get used to new ACT planning system: builders

The Master Builders have called for a six-month transition.

The Canberra Times

Amended planning laws pass as focus shifts to new territory plan

The ACT's much-debated planning bill has become law.

The Canberra Times

'Predetermined outcome' undermined ACT planning reform

There needs to be better consultation with the community, the council says.

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