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Arts / Local art with a coastal air
Artwork by Julie Brennan.THE south coast region towns of Durras Lake and Tilba Tilba are about to erupt, with explosion of artistic activity in the 10-day Eurobodalla River of Art Festival. The...
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Parties at the shops rolls on to Ainslie
AINSLIE Shops has long been home to some of Canberra’s finest and most popular pubs and restaurants, and on Saturday May 23 from 10am-4pm, the businesses of Ainslie will join forces for a special...
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Grattan / Election this year? It seems unlikely
Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra A soft budget – if you overlook the nasty bits still there from last year – with more giveaways than takeaways inevitably fanned talk of a possible double...
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Development to run wild at UC
ANDREW Barr and Mick Gentleman are introducing the University of Canberra and Other Leases Amendment Bill which, together with Territory Plan Variation 347, frees the University to build up its...
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New rules for the pokie dens
JOY Burch has introduced the Gaming Machine (Reform) Amendment Bill 2015 into the Assembly, which implements the second stage of the Gaming Machine Reform Package announced last October. “This package...
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Review / South-East Asian art at ANU
“MAKING Connections” is an innovative exhibition that comprises modern and contemporary works by well-known South-East Asian artists. ‘Renungan Air 3′ from Gelombang series, c. 1985, oil on canvas,...
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New regulation for vets
SHANE Rattenbury has introduced the Veterinary Surgeons Bill 2015 into the Assembly. “This bill does a number of things, the most important of which is providing occupation specific legislation to...
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Car driven into Phillip office building
ACT Fire & Rescue is currently on scene at Launceston and Furzer street, Phillip assessing damage to an office building. One vehicle has crashed into the building which has sustained some minor...
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Part of the Majura Parkway now open
MICK Gentleman and Zed Seselja have officially opened the northbound section of Majura Parkway, north of Fairbairn Avenue. “The opening of Majura Parkway’s northbound carriageway today, north of...
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Roller coaster ride through Eurovision and other arts
TO mark the 60th Eurovision Song Contest, and Australia’s new role as competitor in the event, Shortis and Simpson plan to take a roller coaster ride through six decades of European history, complete...
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Police investigating historic sexual assaults linked to Curtin day care and...
ACT Policing is continuing inquires in relation to a historical sexual assault investigation, which is likely to have occurred from the 1970’s up until the 1990’s. Police are urging any witnesses or...
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Love affair with cycling celebrated in art
THERE’s a message for us all in the new exhibition called “Cycle Culture” that has recently been installed in the Canberra Centre. Just wander around and you’ll see it. The exhibition features works...
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Floriade traffic lights on Commonwealth Avenue to be made permanent
MICK Gentleman and Shane Rattenbury have announced that pedestrian lights and bus stops on Commonwealth Avenue will operate permanently to allow easier access Regatta Point and community events in the...
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Nicole Feely to run ACT Health
ANDREW Barr and Simon Corbell have announced the appointment of KPMG’s Nicole Feely to be the Director General of ACT Health. Nicole is the Lead Partner for Health at KPMG Canberra and a former chief...
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UC sells its pathway college to a global education corporation
GLOBAL education services provider Navitas has announced an agreement with the University of Canberra to purchase a 51 per cent share in its pathway college, the University of Canberra College (UCC)....
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Malcolm Turnbull’s staffer charged with drug and indecency offenses after...
The New Daily has a bizarre story on charges laid today against Malcolm Turnbull’s staff member Stephen Ellis. The Australian Federal Police has confirmed Stephen John Ellis, 48, was wearing a bondage...
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Sophie Hope and TADACT take out Volunteer of the Year honours
LAST night’s 2015 ACT Volunteer of the Year Awards went to Sophie Hope and TADACT in front of 350 people at the AIS arena. “We received a record 83 nominations this year of outstanding quality making...
View Article15/05/15 spells ‘unique music festival’ – today
WHAT’S in the number 15? A lot today, Friday the 15th, when “Festival 15” will match 15 Bands! 15 Minutes! and 15 Bucks! It’s the eighth appearance of Festival 15, which only ever happens on the 15th...
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New bus timetable from Monday
SHANE Rattenbury is reminding bus users ACTION’s new weekday timetable starts on Monday 18 May. ”The timetable adjustments will improve on-time running and provide better spacing of services, as well...
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Brown water in Belconnen as the Aranda Reservoir gets a clean
ICON Water crews will be cleaning the Aranda reservoir next week which could lead to some temporary water discolouration in the area from Monday May 18 to Friday May 22. The areas that may be impacted...
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