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Review / Tangled web of success for Tempo
“OH what a tangled web we weave/when first we practise to deceive,” wrote Sir Walter Scott, providing the apt title for this unusual comedy-mystery by the Queen of Crime. Constable Jones (Sam Kentish),...
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Technology takes a toll on backs
SITTING and smart phones are a couple of culprits for the growing problem of low back pain, which now ranks second in Australasia and seventh in the world, according to the “Global Burden of Disease”...
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Eurovision in Canberra – more tickets released
THE National Film and Sound Archive of Australia has today released 150 extra tickets for its Eurovision Final viewing party this Sunday May 24. These will be the last tickets available, so fans should...
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Arts crowdfunding campaign in Belco is on the way
BELCONNEN Arts Centre won $8,000 in ‘funding through Creative Partnerships Australia’s Plus1 program, but here’s the rub — it has to raise another $8,000, since Plus1 requires recipient arts...
View ArticleVideo / Canberra smashes Canadian record for most dogs wearing bandanas
IN a real triumph of the will Canberrans at last Sunday’s RSPCA Million Paws Walk set a Guinness World Record for “Most dogs wearing bandanas”. Canada’s previous record of 364 was thrashed by our...
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Maniacs to hit the floor at 80s dance-off
“FOR the first time ever”, as they say in showbiz, ubiquitous band Cell Block 69 is hosting a 80s dance off competition. Cell Block 69 “Anyone with the 1980s in their heart can enter”, the multi-headed...
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It’s not a playground, it’s outdoor fitness equipment
SHANE Rattenbury has announced the installation of new fitness equipment at three sites across the ACT as part of an ACT Government initiative to get more Canberrans active and outdoors. “New fitness...
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Epic Indian odyssey retold in miniatures
THE RAMAYANA — it’s one of the greatest tales ever told, ubiquitous in life and culture as popular entertainment and moral guidance from Ayodhya in the foothills of the Himalayas, where it began, to...
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Property Council sees a brighter economic outlook
THE Property Council ACT’s Catherine Carter says market indicators point to continued record levels of housing construction nationally into the 2016 financial year – and a brighter economic outlook...
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ACT Government office block opens in Gungahlin
ANDREW Barr has officially opened Winyu House, the new ACT Government office block in Gungahlin. The building includes the first Access Canberra Service Centre. “The opening of Winyu House and the...
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Dirty water in the Inner South
ICON Water crews will be conducting the first stages of the cleaning process for the Narrabundah reservoir tomorrow, which may lead to some temporary water discolouration in the area from Friday May...
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Treasured icons and other art this weekend
JOHN Denver, one of America’s most treasured musical icons, is brought to life in an Australian written and produced show starring Rick Price and The Colorado Quartet. Rick Price as John Denver OF his...
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Majura Parkway southbound to Fairbairn Avenue opens up
ANOTHER section of Majura Parkway has opened this afternoon, the southbound section of road to Fairbairn Avenue. “The southbound section of the Majura Parkway opened to traffic between the Federal...
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ANU’s Patrick Mayoh wants to tackle homelessness with a scholarship to Harvard
ANU graduate Patrick Mayoh is hoping a scholarship to Harvard will help him enhance Australia’s engagement in the Asia-Pacific and tackle the growing issue of homelessness in the ACT. Patrick will...
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Review / ‘Woman in Gold’ (PG) ****
PUT simply, and having regard to the propensity of filmmakers to gild their current lilies, Simon Curtis’ film about the provenance, history and ownership of a spectacular painting is a lovely movie...
View ArticleVideo / The week in Politics with Michelle Grattan and Frances Shannon
UNIVERSITY of Canberra Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Frances Shannon and Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan discuss the week in politics including the new the latest bump in the Fairfax Ipsos...
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Socials / At Achieve Corp and Advantage Accountants merger party, Fyshwick
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Ramayana diplomacy ignores the elephant in the room
THE media launch yesterday for the new Ramayana exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia, bore all the earmarks marks of a diplomatic event. Director of the Gallery Gerard Vaughan welcomed the...
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This Saturday is the final Gorman House Markets after 25 years
THE AINSLIE and Gorman Arts Centres have announced they’re closing the long running Gorman House Markets with the final outing tomorrow. “Operated by the arts centre itself for close to 20 years, the...
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Budget boost for suburban mowing
ANDREW Barr says the Budget will provide more mowing, cleaning, weeding and other maintenance to Canberra’s suburbs. “Since becoming Chief Minister, I’ve been out from behind the Treasurer’s desk...
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