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Arts in the city: Voices unite for Christmas
The Choir of London… here for the “Christmas Oratorio”THE Australian Chamber Orchestra, joined by the Choir of London and a collection of world-class choral singers and soloists, wraps up the year...
View ArticleEnjoying the European experience
WHILE the Kingston Foreshore is piping hot with development on the food, wine and coffee front, the main part of this historic part of Canberra is undergoing its own revitalisation. And that takes me...
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DJ Rob puts a lot of spin into his success
ELECTRONIC music producer Rob Targett couldn’t be happier with his decision to put his business career on pause and go full-tilt at making dance music. Going by the name System Segue, the 34-year-old...
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Cheerfully going to water
THERE is nothing more soothing than the sound of water on a hot day. And a water feature, with a small fountain and water plants, such as water lilies, is becoming popular among people with limited...
View ArticleDelays expected on Gungahlin Drive
MOTORISTS have been urged to avoid Gungahlin Drive this afternoon, with delays expected as Roads ACT finalises road surfacing repairs. The repairs will be on a short section of the northbound lanes on...
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Go-it-alone Judith’s musical feast
JUDITH Clingan has been in Canberra for 50 years, so she’s throwing a party – a three-day feast of music and culture. Judith Clingan… After a thunderous silence from the Centenary of Canberra, she...
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Sixth offence for very drunk driver
A 45-year-old Red Hill man was caught drink-driving for the sixth time yesterday, with a blood-alcohol level more than five times the normal legal limit. Around 11.30am yesterday, police were flagged...
View ArticleHomeless man to face court after assaulting couple
A 29-year-old homeless man has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted a couple with baseball bats in Canberra’s south yesterday. Around 9am, police arrived at a house in Bonython after the...
View ArticleCouple to face court over fast food assault
A 41-year-old Narrabundah couple have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a staff member and throwing an exploding bottle at a Manuka takeaway store after their card declined. Around 7.45pm, three...
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New Caroline Chisholm Park a step closer
THE ACT Government has moved to re-zone a vacant block of land in Chisholm to pave the way for it become the new Caroline Chisholm Park. The land that is slated to become the new Caroline Chisolm...
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Review: ‘The Gilded Cage’ (M) *** and a half
THIS warm-hearted told-in-France tale is Portuguese actor Ruben Alves’s feature writing and directing debut. And a tasty one it is. Since emigrating to Paris 30 years earlier Maria (Rita Blanco) and...
View ArticleReview: ‘American Hustle’ (M) ****
EVERY comedy category at this year’s Golden Globe awards includes a nomination from David O Russell’s film about venality, corruption, ambition and emotional mayhem. Awards for being best in any...
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Top marks for ACT in NAPLAN tests
CANBERRA students are continuing to perform well compared with the rest of the country, according to the latest NAPLAN results. Nationally one million school students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9 sat the...
View ArticlePearce supermarket robbed at gunpoint
A MAN allegedly robbed a Pearce supermarket at gunpoint today. Around 12pm, the man entered the Foodworks Supermarket and threatened a staff member with what is believed to be a firearm. The staff...
View ArticleCalls for help after thunderstorm hits
ACT Emergency Services received at least 62 requests for assistance after a huge storm hit south Canberra last night. The majority of the requests were for leaking roofs after heavy rain and hail,...
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Police probe suspicious carport fires
POLICE are investigating two suspicious carport fires in Red Hill early this morning. Firefighters attended the scene around 3.30am after reports that two carports were on fire in Discovery Street,...
View ArticleMan severely burnt after garbage truck catches fire
A MAN has been severely burnt and hospitalised after a garbage truck caught fire near the Hawker Soccer Club this morning. The blaze was extinguished quickly by firefighters and crews are remaining on...
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Young driver caught at 78km/h over speed limit
AN 18 year old man was caught speeding at nearly double the limit during a police blitz on the weekend. About 11.45pm on Friday police clocked the car travelling 158km/h within the 80km/h speed limit...
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Police claim major dealer after $230K cannabis bust
POLICE arrested two men yesterday after seizing about $230,000 in cash, over two kilograms of cannabis and more than 80 cannabis plants. Cannabis growing inside a Macgregor house that was raided...
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ACTION bus fares to increase again
ACTION bus fares will increase by over 7 per cent, the ACT government announced today. From January 4, bus fares will jump by 7.5 percent; from $4.20 to $4.50 for an adult cash fare or $2.65 to $2.84...
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