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Civic building evacuated after suspicious package

THE Industry House building in Civic was evacuated this morning after the delivery of a suspicious package. 

Police say they are investigating the package and the contents are still unknown.

The evacuation occurred at around 11am.

A police spokesperson says standard procedures were met by evacuating the building, containing the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, and they believe staff have now safely returned to their offices.

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