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WorkSafe ACT identifies 70 cubic metres of asbestos-ridden mulch at Canberra site, testing continues
Mulch laced with bonded asbestos is discovered at a residential complex in Canberra, as one landscaping company describes learning their products contain the material as "a major kick in the guts".
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Asbestos
ACT prisoner who helped start major riot over cigarettes and dessert sentenced to three years in jail
Canberra prisoner George George has been sentenced to three years' jail over his involvement in a major prison riot at the Alexander Maconochie Centre in 2020 which caused more than $1.6 million in damage.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courts and Trials
Police officer won't face criminal charges over arrest in which protester suffered serious injuries
An Australian Federal Police officer will not be charged over the arrest of a protester who suffered serious injuries, after the conclusion of an internal investigation into the incident.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Police
Duration: 38 seconds
Yass businesses spending hundreds of dollars a week on bottled water, as treatment problem remains
A Yass pub says it's spending at least $50 a day on bottled water, while GPs are relying on hand sanitiser, as a treatment problem with the water supply remains one week on from when it started.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Local Government
Much-loved writer Marion Halligan has died
Writer Nigel Featherstone spoke to us about her legendary writers group The Canberra Seven, her support of other writers, his favourites among her many books, and their shared love of the semi-colon.
Published: Source: ListenTopic: Author
Duration: 13 minutes 50 seconds
In a post-Wighton world, can Kaeo Weekes become the next Canberra Raiders' success story?
In Canberra, where stars are made rather than bought, Kaeo Weekes is a developing player aiming to replace departed superstar Jack Wighton.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL
Train for a 20km walk after a heart attack
How do you train for a 20 kilometre charity walk when you're starting at a not-so-great-fitness level?
Published: Source: ABC Radio CanberraTopic: Heart Disease
Duration: 15 minutes 51 seconds
Does your butcher speak a secret language?
'Rechtub kalt' also known as 'butcher talk' is a language used by butchers across the world.
Published: Source: ABC Radio CanberraTopic: Food and Cooking
Duration: 2 minutes 56 seconds
Groovin the Moo is the latest casualty of a festival industry in crisis. What can be done?
Groovin the Moo's cancellation is just the latest blow to an industry facing a perfect storm of struggles. What can be done to save festivals like it?
Published: Source: Double JTopic: Music Industry
'Unethical and misleading': Tony was deceiving his bosses and raking in the cash
Tony found himself with too much time on his hands at work. What he did next challenges long-held notions of loyalty in the workplace.
Published: Source: Story LabTopic: Work
'Do not move potentially contaminated material': Asbestos-contaminated mulch distributed to 12 businesses in ACT
WorkSafe ACT confirms mulch contaminated by bonded asbestos has been supplied to customers in the territory, and warns anyone who purchased '"cottage mulch" products between March 1, 2023 and February 19, 2024 not to distribute or disturb it.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Asbestos
The Gift of Life
Naomi Wilson spoke about how her late daughter gave the gift of life to another baby nine years ago.
Published: Source: Listen
Duration: 10 minutes 28 seconds
Retiring WA senator cites health concerns in decision to step away from politics
Louise Pratt announces she is stepping down from politics at the next election, citing health concerns as part of the the reason for her decision.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Politics and Government
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Meet the five players set to make their mark on the NRL in 2024
Every new NRL season brings a fresh crop of rookie sensations. Nick Campton lists the five young players set to make an impact in 2024.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL
The grant program behind Yass water funding
An estimated $40 million is needed to fix the Yass Valley water treatment plant.
Published: Source: ABC Radio CanberraTopic: Water
Duration: 6 minutes 25 seconds
Australians are accidentally taking drugs 100 times stronger than morphine. Is pill testing the answer?
Synthetic drugs are circulating in Australia, increasing the risk of overdose and poisoning. Experts say more pill testing could help.
Published: Source: ABC RNTopic: Drugs
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