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Tidbinbilla extravaganza postponed by rain
The ACT Government wishes to advise the public that the Tidbinbilla Extravaganza planned to be held at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve on Sunday 13 April 2014 has been postponed due to recent wet weather....
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ACT signs up for sister schooling with the Shanghai Normal University
CHIEF Minister Katy Gallagher has announced the signing of an MoU for a sister school relationship between the ACT and a Shanhai University “The MOU will help to facilitate communication and...
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No fault care scheme for catastrophic injuries passes the Assembly
Andrew Barr ANDREW Barr is claiming victory in his quest to pass the Lifetime Care and Support Scheme (Catastrophic Injuries) Bill. “The Bill establishes a no-fault scheme to meet the ongoing treatment...
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Fatal road accident at ANU
ACT Policing is investigating a collision in Acton today (Thursday, 10 April) in which a male driver has died. About 3.10pm police responded to a report of a single vehicle collision into a tree...
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Consultation opens on bus layovers
SIMON Corbell has announced draft variations to make way for new bus layover facilities. “Bus layovers play a vital part in the existing bus network by increasing efficiencies and providing facilities...
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Bell tolls for ARC Cinema program as NFSA swings the axe
The National Film and Sound Archive have released an ominously worded statement on plans for staff cuts and the end of much loved programs at the conclusion of the winter program. “We will be doing...
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Review: Bach and beyond
THREE dance works form the Sydney Dance Company’s “Interplay”. Charmene Yap and Andrew Crawford in Jacopo Godani’s “Raw Models”, part of the Sydney Dance Company’s triple-bill, “Interplay”. Photo by...
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Mighty mum Liz Craven off to another powerlifting World Championship
KAMBAH mum Liz Craven has smashed the Australian National Powerlifting Championships to make her way to the World Powerlifting Championships in South Africa. This follows the Build Fitness’ owner’s...
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Brought undone by Dogman, Ryan Taylor has no more luck with the appeal court
The accomplice in the infamous Kaleen Caltex robbery, Ryan Taylor, has lost a battle against his sentence in the ACT Court of Appeal. Justices Murrell, Refshauge, and Penfold were not moved by his...
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Review: ‘Muppets Most Wanted’ (G)*** and a half
THEY’RE having a good time touring Europe until Constantine, a criminal doppel-ganger for Kermit, joins forces with their agent Dominic Badguy (Ricky Gervais) in a plot to steal the crown jewels from...
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Review: ‘Divergent’ (M)***
THIS futurist drama originates from the pen (keyboard?) of Veronica Roth, who has two more “young adult” novels (“Insurgent” and “Allegiant”) in the pipeline for cinema release in 2015 and 2016....
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Review: ‘Any Day Now’ (M)*** and a half
LIFE hasn’t done any favours for 14-year-old Marco (Isaac Leyva). His mother (Jamie Anne Allman) is a junkie sex-worker servicing clients in a run-down apartment. Marco has no friends. Marco has Down...
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Gold mercedes runs down cyclist in Red Hill
ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a hit and run in Red Hill last night (Thursday, 10 April) where a cyclist was struck by a car. About 7.45pm a 21-year-old cyclist was travelling east on Hindmarsh...
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Record store day coming soon to Landspeed and Songlands Records
CANBERRA’S independent records stores, Songlands and Landspeed, are celebrating Record Store day on Saturday 19 April. Record Store Day is an international celebration of independently owned music...
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Farrer house ablaze
A house is well involved in flames on Raw Street in Farrer. Firefighters conducted a primary search when they arrived and found no-one inside. They have now retreated from the property due to the heat...
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Evatt garage burns down
A garage at a home in Evatt has suffered extensive damage after a fire broke out. ACT Fire & Rescue were called to Keenan Street after receiving multiple Emergency Triple Zero (000) calls from...
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Casey vandalism spree
ACT Policing is investigating a spate of incidents in Casey where multiple houses and cars were damaged between Friday night and Saturday morning (11 to 12 April). About 8am on Saturday morning,...
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Bonython man unlicensed and DUI in Dickson
A 50-year-old Bonython man will face the ACT Magistrates Court after he was caught driving without a license and intoxicated in Dickson on Friday morning (11 April). About 10.30am, police detected a...
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Zed goes back to school
LIBERAL Senator Zed Seselja has fronted the Trinity Christian School Social Justice League to answer their questions. The freshman Senator fielded questions about his journey into politics, how the...
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Hillclimbing returns to Fairbairn Park
LABOR MLA Mick Gentleman has burned up the track to officially re-open the Canberra Hill Climb at Fairbairn Park. One of the oldest forms of motorsport hillclimbing sees competitors take it in turns...
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