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Paul / A word from above
THIS city of ours is truly beautiful. Marcus Paul.Like most Canberrans, I’ve visited the national institutions, wandered the galleries, gazed through windows at the zoo, swum in our waterholes and...
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Carter / New vision awakes the Brickworks
IN Toronto, a down-at-heel distillery has become the city’s place to see and be seen. Designer boutiques and hip cafes rest cheek-by-jowl alongside gorgeous art galleries and artisan shops. People...
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ANU for all your ISIS needs
The keen eyed Adam Spence spotted this intriguing poster at ANU’s Student Central today. Before anyone calls the national security hotline (1800 1234 00, no need to reach for your fridge magnet) it is...
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Teen queen Chloe leads by example
Beauty pageant finalist Chloe Granger… “I was so shocked when they called my name and I’m excited to go to the nationals.” Photo by Holly TreadawayFADDEN teenager Chloe Granger hopes to raise $1500 for...
View ArticleVideo / Yesterday’s pileup on Canberra Avenue
MATTHEW Sant has posted this video to YouTube of a four vehicle pileup on Canberra Avenue: Travelling along Canberra avenue toward the city in an 80km/h zone. Traffic had backed up ahead and come to a...
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Stanhope / Why Labor has to sell its clubs
THE ACT Legislative Assembly has passed amendments to the electoral funding laws to, among other things, remove the cap on donations and to provide for a fourfold increase in public funding from $2 per...
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Rita’s tough decisions take their toll
Rita Merienne… “No matter what route you go with aged care – a facility, your home or at-home support with a carer – it’s a lot of work.” Photo by Holly TreadawayNAVIGATING aged care is overwhelming at...
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Grattan / Medicare co-payment: a case study in policy implosion
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra TONY Abbott was in full confessional mode after Tuesday’s formal interment of the Medicare co-payment. As a former health minister, “I should have known...
View ArticleDigital edition 5 March
IN his first column for “CityNews”, former Chief Minister JON STANHOPE shares an intimate, insider’s view of why it’s high time the ACT Labor Party got out of the gaming business. The post Digital...
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Did you see an altercation on Cotter Road?
ACT Policing is seeking witnesses after a report of a disturbance involving four men on Monday afternoon (March 2). Around 3:30pm, two men driving a white utility were stationary at the intersection...
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Socials / At the Face of Racing heat, Siren Bar, Gungahlin
The post Socials / At the Face of Racing heat, Siren Bar, Gungahlin appeared first on Canberra CityNews.
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The Beez from Berlin bring down that Wall
THERE’S an element of wit silliness in the title Rob and Deta Rayner, the Beez from Berlin, have chosen to mark the 25th anniversary of the destruction of the Berlin Wall – ‘Don’t Mention the...
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Review / A sensitive time with Morrie
Graham Robertson, left, and Dave Evans in “Tuesdays with Morrie”. Photo by Andrew Sadow.SOME plays seemed designed for specific actors to perform. Graham Robertson made the character of Morrie Schwartz...
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Rock Swap!
IF you love gems and jewellery, collect rocks and minerals, facet or fossick, you’ll be sure to find something of interest at the Canberra Lapidary Club’s Annual Rock Swap. Dealers and non-commercial...
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Grattan / No pressure Joe, but you are back in the spotlight
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra THE government wants the public to take several political messages out of the Intergenerational Report (IGR) Joe Hockey is releasing on Thursday. Stated...
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Mad, bad and entertaining – The Lord Byron 5
QUIRKY is the word that comes to mind in describing the next dinner show at Teatro Vivaldi, as The Lord Byron 5 take the stage to perform poetical works of Byron in what is called “an original and...
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Urban and suburban arts this weekend
“URBAN Suburban” is opening tomorrow at Canberra Museum and Gallery in Civic, running until June 21. Curated by Leanne Santoro, the exhibition highlights works of Canberra, Queanbeyan and surrounds...
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Toot toot! Railways Association thinks a railway is the answer for Canberra!
SIMON Corbell has welcomed an independent report by the Australian Railway Association (ARA) that shows light rail is a perfect fit for Canberra, is appropriate for a city of our population size and...
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Zane to star in Canberra
IT’S official. Hollywood star Billy Zane, known for his starring roles in ‘The Phantom’, ‘Titanic’, ‘Zoolander’, and ‘Back to the Future’ will be here this month to star in the sci-fi action feature,...
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The ACT’s women of the year are…
YVETTE Berry has announced Robyn Martin as this year’s ACT Woman of the Year at a ceremony this evening at the Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre. The ACT Senior Woman of the Year was awarded to Robyn...
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