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The Lake re-opens to swimming

THE National Capital Authority is advising the community and Lake Burley Griffin (the Lake) recreational users that most of the Lake has been re-opened to swimming and full emersion activities. “East Basin remains closed but […]

Liberals promise upgrades to Calwell oval

STEVE Doszpot has announced a $320,000 commitment to improve facilities at the Calwell District Playing Fields. “In next year’s budget, the Canberra Liberals will provide a grant of $300,000 to upgrade sporting facilities at Calwell […]

Gavel / So much vitriol, in 140 characters or less

“What prompts somebody to walk up to a footballer and provide him with an outpouring of his vast knowledge of rugby union? It’s the equivalent of sporting road rage!” writes sport columnist TIM GAVEL

We’re all Raiders fans now

ANDREW Barr has taken to Twitter promising to literally paint the town green in his excitement leading up to Saturday’s home NRL final. We wish the team well. #CBR monuments will be lit up in […]

Breast cancer survivors encouraged to come and try dragon boat racing

DRAGONS Abreast Australia is a national organisation comprised of breast cancer survivors (and some very special supporters) of various ages from a great variety of backgrounds, athletic abilities and interests. Dragons Abreast members provide a […]

Liberals promise upgrades to Greenway Oval

STEVE Doszpot says the Canberra Liberals have announced a $550,000 investment to upgrade facilities at Greenway Oval. “Greenway Oval has been in need of significant upgrades for some time so the facility can continue to […]

Your ideas wanted for lakeside fitness circuit in Yarralumla

MEEGAN Fitzharris says the fitness circuit along Alexandrina Drive in Yarralumla will be revamped with new outdoor fitness equipment to be chosen by the Canberra community. “The Alexandrina Drive fitness circuit installed in 1983 was […]

Labor to advance the notion of a new ice sports facility

ANDREW Barr says a re-elected ACT Labor government will help build a new ice sports facility in Canberra’s south. “The success of the CBR Brave ice hockey team has created a groundswell of support for […]

Dragons needed for boating

CANBERRA’S all women dragon boat club, the Diamond Phoenixs are inviting the public to come and try their hand at the sport. They’re inviting women of all ages from teenagers and up and any fitness […]

Rowing coach Lyall McCarthy… a left-field thinker with a laconic personality.

Gavel / Laconic Lyall takes a bow

“Horse trainers are lauded for their efforts more than coaches of athletes in individual sports,” bemoans sport columnist TIM GAVEL

Gavel / Ricky’s Raiders come in from the cold

“Ricky Stuart will say there’s still time left in the season for things to fall apart. So far as I’m concerned, this season has already been a success,” writes sport columnist TIM GAVEL

‘Community Panel’ to decide the fate of Manuka Oval

ANDREW Barr says a panel of community representatives will advise the government on a detailed masterplan for Manuka Oval. “The unsolicited bid to redevelop Manuka Oval has prompted a broader community discussion on the future […]

Gavel / Sport treats, but not at any price

“While Canberra should celebrate the events it has managed to attract, a long-term visionary approach needs to be maintained,” writes sports columnist TIM GAVEL

Canberra’s Chloe Hosking wins the women’s Tour de France

SBS is reporting that an Australian, Chloe Hosking, has won the women’s Tour de France in Paris this morning. The Radford College Collegians, via Facebook, are claiming her as one of their own.

A great chance to get the 2016 Brumbies’ signatures

THE Brumbies are in the Canberra Centre this afternoon to sign merchandise and meet the public. At 12.50pm there were more camera crews in attendance than fans, so now’s a great time to get an […]

A new mountain bike track for Alfred Deakin High School

SHANE Rattenbury has opened Alfred Deakin High School’s new mountain bike track. Joined by Alfred Deakin High School students and some of Canberra’s pro riders, Shane was one of the first to officially use the […]

BMX star Caroline Buchanan… learnt a lot from the Olympic final in London.

Gavel / Determined Caroline pedals on to Rio

“The Olympic dream can disappear in a matter of seconds or it can live with you for a lifetime,” writes sport columnist TIM GAVEL

NSW shuts down greyhound racing – ACT to follow

NSW will become the first Australian state to shut down greyhound racing after a Special Commission of Inquiry found overwhelming evidence of systemic animal cruelty, including mass greyhound killings and live baiting. The ACT dog […]

Canberra Bowling Club goes synthetic

YVETTE Berry says that Canberra’s oldest bowling club is embracing new technology through the installation of two synthetic greens which will support the club’s ongoing sustainability. “I was pleased to visit the Canberra Bowling Club […]

Rower Kim Brennan… unbeaten in the women’s single sculls on the world stage since 2014.

Sport / Rower Kim’s not one to rock the boat

“If ever there was an athlete deserving of greater recognition it is Canberra-based rower Kim Brennan,” writes sports columnist TIM GAVEL

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The Lake re-opens to swimming

Liberals promise upgrades to Calwell oval

Gavel / So much vitriol, in 140 characters or less

We’re all Raiders fans now

Breast cancer survivors encouraged to come and try dragon boat racing

Liberals promise upgrades to Greenway Oval

Your ideas wanted for lakeside fitness circuit in Yarralumla

Labor to advance the notion of a new ice sports facility

Dragons needed for boating

Gavel / Laconic Lyall takes a bow

Gavel / Ricky’s Raiders come in from the cold

‘Community Panel’ to decide the fate of Manuka Oval

Gavel / Sport treats, but not at any price

Canberra’s Chloe Hosking wins the women’s Tour de France

A great chance to get the 2016 Brumbies’ signatures

A new mountain bike track for Alfred Deakin High School

Gavel / Determined Caroline pedals on to Rio

NSW shuts down greyhound racing – ACT to follow

Canberra Bowling Club goes synthetic

Sport / Rower Kim’s not one to rock the boat

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