Car fire starts bush blaze

A CAR fire is believed to have started a blaze at Paddys River this morning (Thursday, January 24). The bushfire of 50 metres by 50 metres has now been extinguished. Police are investigating.

New wetlands promise cleaner waterways

CONSTRUCTION of three new wetlands will improve water quality in places like Lake Burley Griffin, according to Environment Minister Mick Gentleman. Mr Gentleman says three new wetlands will help clean the run-off from heavily urbanised, […]

Clergy member allegedly grooms teen

A CLERGY member allegedly groomed a 14-year-old girl through a mobile phone application between October and November last year. ACT police arrested the Evatt man, 41, following a referral from NSW Police. He faced ACT Magistrates […]

Arts / Why Lampl wasn’t pushed

The School of Music is again looking for a new head after the resignation of Prof Ken Lampl. Arts editor HELEN MUSA looks at what preceded the professor’s sudden decision

Fire burns east of Bendora Dam

FIREFIGHTERS are battling a blaze burning 19 kilometres west of Tuggeranong and one kilometre east of Bendora Dam. The fire, which has a bushfire alert and warning level set to “advice”, is about one hectare in […]

Relationships Australia gets a new chief

CANBERRAN Alison Brook has been appointed CEO of Relationships Australia Canberra and Region (RACR), replacing Mary Pekin who was CEO for almost two decades. President of the RACR board, Jim Dunn says Ms Brook was chosen after […]

Marcus’ simple message for the long weekend

OFFICER in charge of traffic operations, sergeant Marcus Boorman has a simple message for motorists driving over the Australia Day long weekend. “Allow plenty of time to arrive and don’t rush. If you’re drinking, don’t […]

Arts / What’s on this weekend?

HELEN MUSA’s weekly arts column features opening concerts, exhibitions and shows in Canberra

Lee’s concerns over missing data

EVERY state and territory except for the ACT has recorded data on people accessing disability services for 2016-17, says Shadow Minister for Disability Elizabeth Lee. Ms Lee says she’s alarmed that the Productivity Commission report on […]

Grattan / Gilmore candidate triggers implosion

SCOTT Morrison’s controversial move to install former Labor party president Warren Mundine as Liberal candidate in the ultra-marginal NSW seat of Gilmore has triggered a local implosion. As members of the Liberal state executive were […]

Driver’s lucky escape when truck rolls near Goulburn

A TRUCK driver escaped injury early this morning (Wednesday, January 23) when the B-double he was driving rolled over on the Hume Highway, south of Goulburn. The truck crashed at about 3.30am, blocking both lanes […]

Grattan / Frydenberg warns of economic waves ahead

TREASURER Josh Frydenberg warned that Australia must navigate difficult economic currents in coming days, in a speech setting the government’s policy in a framework of “values” and “beliefs”. Addressing the Sydney Institute today (Tuesday, January […]

Canberra brothers dream up a community-owned club

TWO Canberra brothers have plans to bring a community-owned nightclub to Canberra. The co-founders of The Dance Co-op, Rohan and Dallas Proctor, want to create a not-for-profit, member-owned co-operative, so members can collectively decide on all […]

Three vehicles found on fire in O’Connor

THREE vehicles were found on fire during the early hours this morning (Tuesday, January 22) at a unit carpark in O’Connor. ACT Fire and Rescue extinguished the blaze after being alerted of it at about […]

L to R, Lee Lewis from Griffin Theatre, Omar Musa and director Anthea Williams last night at the awards

Arts / Sydney Theatre Awards honour Canberrans

AT a star-studded ceremony at Sydney’s Seymour Centre last night (Monday, January 21), two Canberra names stood out among the winners in the Sydney Theatre Awards. One of which, was pianist and musical director Lucy […]

Non-English speakers adopt more ‘Aussie’ words

MIGRANTS learning English as their second language use “Aussie words” such as “esky” more than English-speaking migrants, according to research by the Australian National University (ANU). The research from the ANU School of Literature, Languages […]

Tram takes off on Northbourne

LIGHT rail testing will begin along Northbourne Avenue and the Federal Highway today (Tuesday, January 22). Transport Minister Meegan Fitzharris says all elements of the light rail infrastructure and system are being tested, including the light […]

Coe’s plan to bring down petrol prices

CANBERRA Liberals are trialling real-time petrol pricing in a bid to help bring down the ACT’s expensive fuel prices, according to Opposition Leader Alistair Coe. “We’re being ripped off,” Mr Coe says. “Canberra is the […]

YMCA has a new chief

THE former head of disability service provider Focus ACT, Torrien Lau is the new CEO of YMCA Canberra. “My first encounter with the Y was at a holiday program in Canberra in the ’70s and […]