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Shane promises cycle path separation

SHANE Rattenbury is promising to bring physically separated cycle paths to Canberra. “Separating cyclists from traffic is one of the best things we can do to help protect cyclists from other traffic, and to encourage less confident cyclists to try riding. We want Canberra to be a city that embraces sustainable and active transport such […]

Barry O’Farrell quits as NSW Premier over ICAC ‘memory fail’

By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra NEW South Wales Premier Barry O’Farrell has rocked the Liberal Party by quitting over evidence contradicting his earlier denial to the Independent Commission Against Corruption that he was given a $3000 bottle of Grange by the chief of the company lobbying for a Sydney Water contract. O’Farrell, premier since […]

Moore: Trust crumbles for politicians

“As long as the point scoring continues, along with the vicious attacks based purely on political opportunism… trust in all our politicians will decline”, says political columnist MICHAEL MOORE

MOORE: Dangerous walk in another’s shoes

“People living in Crimea do have reason to be concerned about the anti-Russian attitudes of the party in power,” writes MICHAEL MOORE

Won’t anyone think of the property developers cries Coe

THE Liberals’ Alistair Coe is calling for a high level inquiry into what he sees as an ailing construction industry in Canberra. “It has come to the point where the sector is suffering major problems because of this government and the Canberra Liberals are calling for highest possible investigation under ACT law which is a […]

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Easter at the Railway Museum

by John Griffiths

THE Canberra Railway Museum have their steam trains fired up, their carriages open for display and a steam train running to Queanbeyan and back all over this easter long weekend. There’s a booking form with all the times and there’s lots of trainspotterly joy at their Geijera Place Kingston headquarters. Tickets include Museum entry and […]

Where to see the Royals

by John Griffiths

CHIEF Minister Katy Gallagher has words of comfort to the legion of distraught would be royal watchers who failed to win a lucky email in the recent ballot. “I know that there is a huge amount of interest in the Royal visit to Canberra with thousands of Canberrans wanting to see the Royal family and […]

Fire at UC

by CityNews

Firefighters are at the scene of a fire in a building at the University of Canberra in Bruce. Update to follow. 2:33 PM Firefighters have confirmed a fire is burning on the ground floor level of Building Three at the University of Canberra at Bruce. Crews are currently working to extinguish the fire and identify […]

Fire at Altitude

by CityNews

ACT Fire & Rescue is responding multiple units to reports of a fire in the Altitude Apartment complex in Chandler Street Belconnen. Update to follow. 1:58 PM Fire crews were alerted by multiple automatic fire alarms. The fire was located on the 10th floor of the building but was extinguished by a roof mounted sprinkler […]

Just a month to go until the Million Paws Walk

by John Griffiths

THE RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk in Canberra is hitting the lake loop in exactly a month’s time on 18 May. The fundraiser to fight animal cruelty is a great day out for both dogs and dog lovers. In its ninth year at Stage 88, the Canberra based Million Paws Walk continues to be one of […]

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Shane promises cycle path separation

Barry O’Farrell quits as NSW Premier over ICAC ‘memory fail’

Moore: Trust crumbles for politicians

MOORE: Dangerous walk in another’s shoes

Won’t anyone think of the property developers cries Coe

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Easter at the Railway Museum

Where to see the Royals

Fire at UC

Fire at Altitude

Just a month to go until the Million Paws Walk

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