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Lyn Mills’ social event of the week
THE Fred Hollows story is one to make us proud. He was an ophthalmologist who made a difference on an international scale that is a continuing legacy to this man of vision whose foundation has...
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Captain Cook water jet broken and out of action
THE Captain Cook Memorial Jet is out of operation due to a sudden and unexpected failure of its pumping system. The Jet has been shutdown by the National Capital Authority to investigate the cause of...
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Calwell drug bust
ACT Policing officers from Tuggeranong Patrol seized up to 85 cannabis plants in various stages of cultivation from a Calwell residence during the execution of a search warrant this morning (Friday,...
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Short film festival lights up
CANBERRA filmmakers have just 10 days to produce a seven-minute film for the popular “Lights! Canberra! Action!” short film festival. Spokeswoman for the event, Dianne Ireland, tonight announced...
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Review / Skilful and definitely ‘Earnest’
DIRECTOR Judi Crane’s entertaining new production of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest”, the most well known of his string of comedies written in the 1890s, captures the spirit of the play...
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Arts / This year’s Top Cat gets his gong
AN all-rounder from the south coast who acts, designs sets and does the stage lighting for the Bay Theatre Players was announced as the ACTEWAGL and NSW Government Gold Cat winner at the glamorous...
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Falcon wagon gets serious air on Coulter Drive
A man has been conveyed to The Canberra Hospital after sustaining serious injuries as a result of a single vehicle collision last Friday (February 20) night. Around 11:45pm, a 29-year-old NSW man was...
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Socials / at the Swisse Color Run, Commonwealth Park
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Socials / At the 50th anniversary of the Royal Australian Mint dinner, Arboretum
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Socials / At the CAT Awards night party, Llewellyn Hall
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Astonishing photos from the Color Run, Commonwealth Park
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Fluffy landbank hits 100
ANDREW Barr has sent forth word that the ACT Government’s Buyback Program for houses affected by loose fill asbestos has passed the milestone of 100 homes owned by the ACT Government. The government...
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OzHarvest van returns to rescue food for charities
OzHarvest ACT manager Dave Burnet… “I have the welfare of the community at heart, and I love being involved in food rescue.”THE OzHarvest yellow food van has returned to Canberra, responding to what...
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Civic’s shopping trolleys in retreat
JUST a mere two trolleys adorn the environs of the ACT Government this week. What could be scaring them away? Well last week a keen eyed reader did notice that one had been the victim of a savage...
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A family Abode for troubled times
THE Abode Hotel in Woden will become a home away from home for families of patients receiving care at nearby Canberra Hospital with the donation of a two-bedroom family room that can accommodate up to...
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New members for the ACT Climate Change Council
SIMON Corbell says a refreshed ACT Climate Change Council will continue in its role of providing the ACT Government with independent advice on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate...
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Review / In doubtful praise of love
LOVE? It’s the eternal theme, isn’t it? And a group of talented independent artists have been getting together lately at Smith’s to perform a potpourri of love poems and short plays on the subject...
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Man glassed outside Braddon’s Hopscotch
ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to an assault on Lonsdale Street, Braddon, during the early hours of Saturday morning (February 21). About 1.30am, a man was involved in a physical altercation inside...
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The Sutton Country Fair and Ute Muster is coming!
THE Sutton Country Fair and Ute Muster is on Saturday March 21 at Sutton Primary School, just ten minutes from Canberra. It is a community day of fun with entertainment, music, games, rides, raffles...
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Grattan / Abbott’s message to Muslim leaders: speak up and mean it
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra TONY Abbott has urged Muslim leaders to speak out more – and sincerely – in the fight against terrorism, as he unveiled tough new measures that would remove...
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