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  1. England looks to whitewash after last-over thriller


    The Canberra Times - James Buckley - 26 minutes ago

    For more on this story, including Coyte's comments on her team using the next two games to regain form, see the print edition of today's Canberra Times. ...
    England Women Make History By Going 3-0 Up- Cricket World
    England wrap up series win- The Press Association
    England win women's Twenty20 series against Australia- BBC Sport
    ECB.co.uk - ESPNcricinfo.com
    all 167 news articles »


  2. Canberra aid hits $11 million


    The Age - Peter Martin - 7 hours ago

    The military and some Queensland residents have been left behind with the muddy clean-up while others face another evacuation. PRIME Minister Julia Gillard ...
  3. Bulleen's 13 game streak snares first


    Ninemsn - Joe Barton - 14 hours ago

    The Boomers claimed top spot on the ladder with a successful two-game road trip, displacing the Canberra Capitals, who fell to a resurgent Dandenong Rangers ...
    Boomers back up to beat Lightning- ABC Online
    all 6 news articles »
  4. Canberra's Best Gay Clubs, Bars & Events


    Gayapolis - 59 minutes ago

    Locals describe Canberra's gay scene as friendly and relaxed, ramping up annually in November for its SpringOut pride festival. ...
  5. Canberra women crush Jets


    ABC Online - 1 day ago

    Canberra United cemented its place in the W-League top three with a resounding 4-1 victory over Newcastle at Deakin Football Stadium on Saturday afternoon. ...
    The W-League: the 'other' football- The Roar
    Hogg escapes ties of growing pains- The Canberra Times
    all 4 news articles »
  6. Cruel fate intervenes


    The Canberra Times - Julieanne Strachan - 21 hours ago

    ... she was filled with excitement when family in Canberra announced the birth of her great great-nephew, Austin. But instead of introducing the two, ...
    Family spoke to aunt day before drowning- ABC Online
    all 3 news articles »


  7. Call for tax limit on ACT houses


    The Canberra Times - Julieanne Strachan - 21 hours ago

    ... in its submission to the ACT Taxation Review that stamp duty should not apply to homes worth less than the Canberra median price, currently $511000. ...
  8. In-form Lacey benches fully-fit Bibby


    The Canberra Times - Lee Gaskin - 34 minutes ago

    Canberra Capitals coach Carrie Graf says form, not injury, was the reason for captain Jess Bibby's limited court time during ...
  9. Underpaid workers reimbursed $65000


    The Canberra Times - Frances Stewart - 21 hours ago

    CANBERRA workers were reimbursed $65000 in unpaid wages and entitlements after recent action by the Fair Work Ombudsman, with failure to ...
    BACK TO $CHOOL- The Canberra Times
    all 12 news articles »
  10. Canberra gets 50 electric cars


    Biofuels Watch - Edward C. Gates - 33 minutes ago

    Canberra will receive its first fifty electric cars in the next few months after the local businesses which were able to confirm green ...
  11. Voice Commander Claims Underwood Cup


    Racing and Sports Pty Ltd - Glenn Moore - 1 day ago

    Saturday, 15 January 2011: Quality Canberra galloper Voice Commander finally got back in the winners stall with an all-the-way victory in the $100000 Listed ...
    Commander runs rivals ragged- Bloodstock.com.au
    Kathy in Command- Courier Mail
    all 9 news articles »
  12. Queanbeyan, Norths to face off in semis


    The Canberra Times - James Buckley - 34 minutes ago

    Cricket ACT juggernauts Queanbeyan and North Canberra-Gungahlin set up a mouth-watering Twenty20 semi-final battle next Sunday after both ...
  13. Canberra should batten down the hatches


    The Canberra Times - Nino Bucci - 1 day ago

    The flood carnage seen in Queensland could be experienced in Canberra, with experts warning of devastating storms and unrelenting rain in the ...
    ACT contingent jets out to help pull together in time of need- The Canberra Times
    all 2 news articles »
  14. Strong economy pushing up Canberra rent


    ABC Online - 3 days ago

    The median weekly rent for a house in Canberra is $460, making the capital one of the most expensive cities to rent in. (ABC News) The ACT continues to be ...
    Average ACT house rent $460: report- The Canberra Times
    all 4 news articles »
  15. Canberra opens ritual bath


    Jewish Telegraphic Agency - 2 days ago

    Mikvah Chaya Mushka Canberra opened its doors in Canberra this week for the small Jewish community of about 600 people. There is no Jewish school or kosher ...
  16. How Manly led Matt Orford to Canberra


    Herald Sun - Christian Nicolussi - 6 days ago

    Matt Orford after announcing his Canberra deal yesterday. Picture: Ray Strange Source: The Daily Telegraph Veteran ... Matt Orford after announcing his ...
    Success-hungry Ox eager to steer Green Machine to the finals- Sydney Morning Herald
    Orford sees massive Canberra potential- sportsnewsfirst
    Orford unveiled as Canberra player- Advertiser Series
    Eurosport.com AU - The Canberra Times
    all 120 news articles »


  17. 'We can cope on our own', says Canberra


    NEWS.com.au - Julian Drape - 3 days ago

    AUSTRALIA hasn't accepted search and rescue assistance from other countries following the Queensland floods because it's a world leader in ...
    Australia Floods: We'll wade on, as we always do- Telegraph.co.uk
    all 49 news articles »


  18. Rio scolds Canberra over indigenous jobs


    The Australian - Patricia Karvelas - 3 days ago

    In a submission responding to the government's proposed economic development strategy, Rio Tinto warned governments were dropping the ball, while mining ...
  19. Canberra filmmaker selected for Flickerfest


    ABC Online - Georgia Wilson - 3 days ago

    Canberra based claymation filmmaker and artist Marisa Martin has had her animated work selected for an international ...
    Short film isn't child's clay- The Canberra Times
    all 2 news articles »


  20. Canberra milliner's royal wedding communique


    The Canberra Times - Claire Low - 2 days ago

    For more tidbits from the Today column, see the print edition of The Canberra Times. Get 3 months free on a range of phones from Virgin Mobile. ...


  21. Orford trains with Canberra Raiders


    Bradford Telegraph Argus - Connor Murphy - 3 days ago

    Bulls rebel Matt Orford started work with new employers Canberra Raiders yesterday at the end of a four-month fight to leave Odsal. ...
  22. Foreign Ministry Confirms No Malaysian Casualties In Queensland ...


    Bernama - 2 days ago

    "Our mission in Canberra is also coordinating with other Malaysian government agencies and ... They can also call the Malaysian High Commission in Canberra, ...
    Malaysians affected by Aussie floods in close contact- AsiaOne
    all 4 news articles »
  23. Jackson home to recover


    The Australian - Peter Kogoy - 5 days ago

    Jackson, 29, will begin the long road back to recovery under the care of medical staff at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. ...
    Jackson in town after Achilles set-back- The Canberra Times
    Jackson returns home with injury- ABC Online
    Storm's Jackson injures left leg, will be out 3 months or more- Seattle Times
    ESPN
    all 44 news articles »


  24. Orford can guide us to title: Shillington


    Sydney Morning Herald - 4 days ago

    Canberra forward David Shillington says new signing Matt Orford is the "icing on the cake" who will hopefully guide the club to the NRL premiership. ...
    Orford's the talk at pumped up Raiders- sportsnewsfirst
    Raiders welcome back their big guns- Canberra Raiders
    all 22 news articles »


  25. Businesses vie for 'First50' electric cars


    The Canberra Times - Frances Stewart - 21 hours ago

    FIFTY electric cars will arrive in Canberra in coming months, with local businesses able to confirm their green credentials by buying a ...
  26. Raiders' new triple-threat is a club 'turning point': Tongue


    The Canberra Times - Lee Gaskin - 21 hours ago

    RAIDERS stalwart Alan Tongue has hailed Canberra's recruiting trifecta as a ''turning point'' in the club's history. Matt Orford's signature topped off ...
  27. United jets into finals with big win


    The Canberra Times - Lee Gaskin - 21 hours ago

    CANBERRA United is play-off bound, but injuries to two key players have soured yesterday's 4-1 W-League thumping of the Newcastle Jets. ...
  28. Bell rings in Canberra


    Clubcall - 6 days ago

    Ian Bell may have batted himself into an opening spot in the ODI side, after his century helped England beat the Prime Minister's XI. ...
    Bell eyes limited-overs spot- The Press Association
    Bell forming strong case- SkySports
    Bell shows he's in his Prime- The Sun
    Sydney Morning Herald - ECB.co.uk
    all 888 news articles »


  29. Canberra's favourite books


    ABC Online - Georgia Wilson - 2 days ago

    Canberra's public libraries have enjoyed a boost of $3 million of government funding over the last three years. ...
  30. Qbn bowls its way to victory


    The Canberra Times - James Buckley - 21 hours ago

    Ladder leader North Canberra-Gungahlin had its game with ANU washed out, and the Bluebags took advantage against Creek in their 25-over-per-side clash at ...
  31. A Scottish Indian Australian walks into a bar...


    Sydney Morning Herald - 5 days ago

    Danny Bhoy tours Adelaide, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Wollongong, Canberra, Geelong, Hobart, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Toowoomba, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney ...
    Australian baseball set to ink TV deal- AdNews
    all 21 news articles »


  32. Police hunt Griffith robber


    ABC Online - 2 days ago

    CCTV image of man accused of robbing the supermarket at the Griffith Shops in southern Canberra on Tuesday 4, 2011. (ACT Policing ) ACT police have released ...
    Image of Supermarket Robber in South Canberra Released- TopNews United States
    Police seek Griffith robbery witnesses- The Canberra Times
    all 4 news articles »


  33. Matthews gets advice from veteran Rogers: don't rush


    The Canberra Times - David Polkinghorne - 21 hours ago

    That's the advice Tour de France veteran Michael Rogers has for fellow Canberra cyclist Michael Matthews in regards to the great race. ...
  34. PM Julia Gillard sends condolences over Arizona shootings


    The Australian - Joe Kelly - 6 days ago

    Ms Gillard used her lunch remarks at the Prime Minister's XI v England cricket match today, at Canberra's Manuka Oval, to pass on a public message to the US ...
    Marvellous Manuka: PM's XI photo gallery- The Canberra Times
    Gillard pleads for last chance to smile- Sydney Morning Herald
    all 58 news articles »


  35. Child-care gets more time


    The Canberra Times - Frances Stewart - 21 hours ago

    A SHORTAGE of skilled child-care workers in Canberra has forced the ACT Government to grant exemptions to qualification standards ...
  36. Evacuation in Brisbane: Accounts from S'poreans


    Straits Times - Ernest Luis - 3 days ago

    Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and High Commission in Canberra are closely monitoring the situation and are in contact with affected ...
    MFA in touch with affected Singaporeans- TODAYonline
    all 5 news articles »


  37. Doug's angels arrived in a helicopter


    The Canberra Times - Frances Stewart - 21 hours ago

    He woke up five days later in a critical condition at the Canberra Hospital, surrounded by family who had raced from Cooma and Sydney to be at his bedside. ...
  38. Bogus budget worries


    SmartCompany.com.au - 2 days ago

    Earlier this week, some members of Canberra's press gallery where criticised for asking Julia Gillard about the potential impact of the Queensland floods on ...
  39. Tongue tied up in NSW squad


    The Canberra Times - Lee Gaskin - 2 days ago

    A groundswell of public support, especially among the Canberra Raiders faithful, reverberates around the ACT in the months ...
    Stuart invites Tongue to Blues camp- The Canberra Times
    all 54 news articles »


  40. Canberra must decide on GST


    The Australian - 9 Jan 2011

    Indeed the game is just getting started and the ball is in Canberra's court. When the issue surfaced last year, Assistant Treasurer Bill Shorten asked the ...
  41. Orford set to go under knife


    The Canberra Times - Lee Gaskin - 3 days ago

    Canberra's star signing Matt Orford will undergo knee surgery today, but it won't stop the Raiders unveiling the veteran ...
  42. No bail for alleged knifepoint sexual assault


    The Canberra Times - Frances Stewart - 21 hours ago

    ... was left with a number of deep lacerations requiring surgery after the man arrived at her North Canberra home in the early hours of Thursday. ...
  43. Rangers desperate to shrug off contempt


    The Age - Roy Ward - 2 days ago

    Cumming has been hit with two concussions since Saturday but will be on court and ready to play when the Rangers play host to league-leaders Canberra ...
  44. Embassy opens lines for Pinoys with kin in Queensland


    GMANews.TV - 3 days ago

    The Philippine Embassy in Canberra has opened its communication lines to Filipinos with relatives in Queensland, the northeastern state of Australia that ...
    Assist each other, flood victims told- Manila Bulletin
    all 4 news articles »
  45. All change for tourists


    The Press Association - 6 days ago

    ... earned their historic Ashes success at the SCG last Friday as they turned their attention to the 50-over game against a Prime Minister's XI at Canberra. ...
  46. Floods hit towns in Victoria of Australia


    Xinhua - Zhang Xiang - 9 hours ago

    CANBERRA, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- The town of Horsham in Australia' s state of Victoria was expecting "a one in a 100-year flood", Horsham municipal emergency ...
  47. Canberra warns of impending rabbit plague


    Herald Sun - 6 days ago

    Australian Capital Territory Chief Minister Jon Stanhope is warning agriculture ministers around the country of an impending rabbit plague in south-eastern ...
    ACT calls for help amid fears of worst rabbit plague- The Canberra Times
    all 21 news articles »


  48. Community service for man who posed as police officer


    ABC Online - Kathleen Dyett - 2 days ago

    A Canberra man has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service for impersonating a police officer. Last September, John Edward ...
    Man posed as police officer to 'help' friends- The Canberra Times
    all 3 news articles »
  49. Walsall man admits role in £1.8m 'car clocking' conspiracy


    expressandstar.com - 1 day ago

    Nadim Ahmed, aged 45, of Canberra Road, admitted conspiring to defraud between June 2004 and November 2007 at Stafford Crown Court yesterday. ...


  50. 'Cloudy' days ahead for Canberra


    The Australian - 6 days ago

    GOVERNMENT agencies will begin the shift to cloud services this year provided offerings are sufficiently secure and represent value for money. ...
    Opinion: A big virtual tick for Canberra's cloud plan- iT News
    all 54 news articles »


  51. Roar draw opens W-League door for Sydney


    Ninemsn - Pete Smith - 12 hours ago

    On Saturday, Canberra United all but secured a W-League finals berth for a ... Canberra dominated from the opening whistle, and while the Jets managed to ...
  52. Pacemen Trent Copeland, James Pattinson get PM XI call


    The Australian - 5 Jan 2011

    PACEMEN James Pattinson and Trent Copeland have been called in to the Prime Minister's XI to play England in Canberra next week. They will replace Mitchell ...
    Prime Minister's XI finalised- The Canberra Times
    Young pacemen Young and Copeland included in Prime Minister's to ...- Winnipeg Free Press
    Copeland And Pattinson Added To PM's XI- Cricket World
    eTaiwan News
    all 131 news articles »


  53. Australia flood, projects may drive labor shortage


    MarketWatch - Ray Brindal - 3 days ago

    CANBERRA(MarketWatch) -- Strong demand for skilled labor from resource projects and to rebuild Queensland after widespread flooding in recent ...
    Clean-up to soak up skills and put pressure on wages- The Australian
    all 13 news articles »
  54. England's women wrap up T20 series


    Yahoo! Eurosport UK - 8 hours ago

    England's women beat Australia by four wickets in the third T20 international at Manuka Oval in Canberra to clinch the five-match series. ...


  55. The forgotten blueprint for Gungahlin


    The Canberra Times - Sally Pryor - 1 day ago

    A decades-old report, compiled by a group of young students in Canberra in 1973 at the request of the National Capital Planning Authority, has come to the ...
  56. Much work needed to restore infrastructure


    Sydney Morning Herald - 5 Jan 2011

    "There are national dimensions," chamber chief executive Peter Anderson told reporters in Canberra... on Thursday. That was because the agriculture and
    Business warns of wage-cost constraints- Sydney Morning Herald
    all 56 news articles »
  57. Car festival queries its future under ACT rules


    The Canberra Times - Michael Inman - 8 Jan 2011

    SUMMERNATS promoters hope to keep the car festival in Canberra after its contract ends next year, but warn the city's regulatory bodies are ...
  58. WNBL Round Twelve Results and Highlights


    ABC Online - 6 days ago

    ABC TV Grandstand headed to the nation's seat of government to witness the Canberra Capitals take on the Dandenong Rangers, who were without a 'tall' ...
    Dandenong Rangers waste lead- Leader News
    Capitals rebound against Rangers in WNBL- Ninemsn
    Emotional Batkovic delivers for her father- The Canberra Times
    ABC Online - The Canberra Times
    all 10 news articles »


  59. Coverage from the 24th Summernats car festival in Canberra.


    The Daily Telegraph - Alison Rehn - 7 Jan 2011

    Summernats 2011: Promotion girls Anastasia, Katrina, Sarah and Mel admire a classic Chevrolet at Exhibition Park in Canberra today. ...
    Women urged to attend Summernats- The Canberra Times
    all 23 news articles »
  60. Orford's departure is offset as Bulls turn to Briggs


    Yorkshire Post - Dave Craven - 3 days ago

    Bradford head coach Mick Potter will not be expecting too much too soon but with only Marc Herbert – who coincidently joined from Canberra – as a recognised ...
  61. Rev-heads told to obey the law in Canberra


    Sydney Morning Herald - Julian Drape - 4 Jan 2011

    Rev-heads travelling to Canberra for this week's Summernats car festival have been warned that if they break the road rules they'll face heavy fines or be ...
  62. Unions want new links to Canberra


    Sydney Morning Herald - Josh Gordon - 8 Jan 2011

    UNIONS are demanding strengthened ties with the federal government, saying they are the best hope for Labor to reconnect with a traditional base that has ...
  63. Canberra records 4th wettest year


    ABC Online - Alison Ramage - 4 Jan 2011

    According to the Bureau of Meteorology, just under 960 millimetres of rain was recorded at Canberra Airport over the year - well above average and the ...
    More rain on way as Australia records third-wettest yr on record- Reuters Africa
    all 127 news articles »


  64. Aldi to get prime ACT sites


    The Canberra Times - Breanna Tucker - 6 days ago

    Discount retail chain Aldi will be granted three prime Canberra sites as the ACT Government steps up its fight against the ...
    Aldi to open three new stores in Canberra, but is that enough?- Typeboard
    ACT government grants Aldi three new sites- Inside Retailing
    Govt green light for three new supermarkets- ABC Online
    all 5 news articles »
  65. Injured construction worker stable


    ABC Online - 2 days ago

    The CFMEU says a 39-year-old plumber who fell six metres into a trench after being hit by an excavator in Canberra's city centre is still in hospital. ...
  66. States' rights back on table


    The Australian - Peter van Onselen - 2 days ago

    If Queensland doesn't go to an early election this year, its Labor Premier may go to war with Canberra anyway, in the hope of boosting popularity ahead of ...
  67. Machete man's threat 'to cut out woman's tongue'


    The Canberra Times - Natasha Rudra - 4 days ago

    Peter Blundell, 30, is accused of attacking the woman in her South Canberra home, striking and injuring her with a 60cm machete. ...
    Man 'threatened to cut out woman's tongue with machete'- ABC Online
    all 3 news articles »
  68. Ticketing system faces further delays


    The Canberra Times - Graham Downie - 3 days ago

    ... to be progressively introduced from February. For details of the implementation of the MyWay system, see the print edition of today's Canberra Times.
    Bus ticketing system facing further delays- ABC Online
    all 3 news articles »
  69. Alexander lops top off finger


    The Canberra Times - James Buckley - 3 days ago

    For more on this story, including details of Ben's plans for the disconnected fingertip, see the print edition of today's Canberra Times.
    Football Player Loses Part Of Finger, Call Of Duty The Big Loser- Kotaku.com
    all 3 news articles »
  70. Millar scores maiden Open berth after birth


    The Canberra Times - Chris Dutton - 5 days ago

    Canberra's Matt Millar secured his first start at a major tournament with a stunning performance in the British Open qualifier ...
    Millar, Barnes Kulacz earn Open Starts- iseekgolf.com
    Millar, Barnes and Kulacz book Open starts- PGA of Australia
    all 158 news articles »


  71. Summernats ends with a splash


    Sydney Morning Herald - Crystal Ja - 9 Jan 2011

    Mr Fitzpatrick, an ardent car enthusiast and self-employed Canberra signwriter by day, has entirely stripped and rebuilt the Holden three times in just 20 ...
    Hooroo from Summernats' chariots of fire- The Canberra Times
    Local wins top Summernats accolade- ABC Local
    all 11 news articles »
  72. Hurst halted by Canberra kids


    Lancashire Telegraph - 5 days ago

    CANBERRA kids Ross Dent and Matt Baygot secured victory but they were given a helping hand by Hurst Green players experienced enough to know better. ...
  73. Police suspect speed a factor in single-vehicle crash


    The Canberra Times - Stephanie Anderson - 8 Jan 2011

    Canberra recorded its first road death of 2011 last night when a man died after rolling his vehicle several times on Mugga Lane. ...
    First road death of new year in ACT- Courier Mail
    all 9 news articles »
  74. More hitches from wet pitches likely


    The Canberra Times - David Polkinghorne - 1 day ago

    Canberra's cricketers have found themselves on a bit of a sticky wicket this summer as constant rain has led them to spend ...
  75. Canberra's Bling happy to take silver in Bay Classic


    The Canberra Times - David Polkinghorne - 5 Jan 2011

    ... leaving not quite enough gas in the tank for the Urban rider to get the job done. For more on this story, see the print edition of today's Canberra Times.
    Matthews shows class in Jayco stage win- The Australian
    all 173 news articles »


  76. Canberra gears up for NYE celebrations


    ABC Online - 30 Dec 2010

    (Bruce Atkinson) Hundreds of Canberra families are expected to crowd the city centre this evening for free concerts and fireworks to welcome in the New Year ...
    Extra police on beat for hot NYE- The Canberra Times
    ACT police target drunks on New Year's Eve- Sydney Morning Herald
    all 11 news articles »
  77. Nightrider costing taxpayers too much: Stanhope


    ABC Online - Kathleen Dyett - 5 days ago

    The Nightrider service is part of an agreement the Government made with the Greens to pass changes to Canberra's liquor licensing laws. ...
    Funding threat to Greens' booze bus- The Canberra Times
    all 3 news articles »
  78. Water usage drops amid wet year


    ABC Online - 4 days ago

    Forty-two gigalitres of water was consumed in the Canberra and Queanbeyan ... (ABC News) Canberra's water consumption dropped significantly in 2010 despite ...
  79. Coal barons must pay for flood damage, says Bob Brown


    The Australian - David Uren - 7 hours ago

    Senator Brown said yesterday the "coal barons" should be made to pay for the damage caused by natural disasters, with half of Canberra's planned mineral ...
  80. Rogers is happy to help


    The Canberra Times - David Polkinghorne - 1 day ago

    Despite staanding atop the podium in 2002, the Canberra cyclist said the course in and around Adelaide wasn't hilly enough to suit his style of riding, ...
  81. Canberra MS treatment offering new hope


    The Canberra Times - Jacqui Jones - Peter Jean - 3 days ago

    But after spending Christmas in Canberra Hospital, the Hunter region resident has found new hope in 2011. Mr Pendlebury is one of only four patients at the ...
  82. Virtual act leads to Opera House gig


    The Canberra Times - Diana Streak - 4 days ago

    Burgess, who plays traditional double bass with various jazz groups around Canberra, said he had a custom-made electric double bass with which he had ...
  83. Brumbies Super Rugby stars back in Canberra


    Worldcupweb.com - 6 days ago

    The Brumbies welcomed back their Wallabies stars on Monday ready to take on the rest of the Super Rugby competition in just over a month's time. ...
  84. O Danny Boy, Canberra is calling


    Warrnambool Standard - Shane Fowles - 4 days ago

    The winner of the unique event, to be held on April 30, will be flown to Canberra to perform at the National Museum's Irish in Australia exhibition. ...
  85. Rental growth flat in December quarter, but APM says shortage ...


    SmartCompany.com.au - Patrick Stafford - 2 days ago

    Sydney, Canberra and Darwin have been listed as the most expensive capital cities, with Canberra... the standout at annual growth of 4.5% for houses and 5% for
  86. The proof of ports strategy lies in convincing COAG


    The Australian - 9 Jan 2011

    The strategy is dependent on reaching agreement between the states and the commonwealth yet Western Australia is making an artform of spurning Canberra ...
  87. Collingwood notes sense of history


    The Canberra Times - David Polkinghorne - 5 days ago

    Collingwood's only real contribution to the game, apart from his captaincy, was his sensational diving catch to dismiss North Canberra-Gungahlin opening ...
  88. Australia's World Cup bid 'as dirty' as any other nation, says ...


    Herald Sun - Padraic Murphy - 30 Dec 2010

    The Oceania region official is allegedly taped claiming Australia's soccer chief, Frank Lowy, got Canberra officials to do his bidding - and claiming ...
    Newsdesk - Togo Team Attacker Jailed; Asian Cup Nations Prepare ...- World Football Insider
    all 42 news articles »


  89. Five-step plan for success


    The Canberra Times - 31 Dec 2010

    The Canberra Raiders are going to find themselves in a predicament over the next couple of years when their young stars come off contract. ...
  90. Berrigan starts work with Warriors


    The Press Association - 6 days ago

    Meanwhile, Matt Orford, also 32, will begin training with Canberra Raiders on Wednesday as negotiations for his release from Bradford near a conclusion. ...
  91. Meet our newest star in stripes


    The Daily Telegraph - 3 days ago

    Earning his stripes: Canberra Zoo and Aquarium newest baby zebra. Picture: Ray Strange Source: The Daily Telegraph HE'S named after an African warrior and ...
  92. Flood warning system for Captains Flat


    ABC Online - 3 days ago

    An early flood warning system is being planned for Captains Flat south-east of Canberra. Last month heavy rain flooded the town's main street, ...
  93. MFA in touch with S'poreans in Queensland


    Channel News Asia - 4 days ago

    A spokesman said the High Commission in Canberra is in contact with ... Singaporeans who need help can contact the Singapore High Commission in Canberra. ...
  94. Aussie women take aim at England


    Sydney Morning Herald - Justin Chadwick - 3 Jan 2011

    Perry will miss the next three games for W-League club Canberra United as she plays for the Southern Stars starting on Wednesday with the first of three ...
  95. We must ensure the war memorial's future is secure


    Ballarat Courier - 5 Jan 2011

    The government has ordered an urgent review of the Canberra-based memorial following concerns raised about its viability. The memorial is struggling to ...
    Australian War Memorial in grip of cash crisis- Herald Sun
    War memorial won't close says minister- NEWS.com.au
    all 45 news articles »


  96. Summernats is safe for all, organiser says


    Sydney Morning Herald - Julia Drape - 5 Jan 2011

    Andy Lopez has tried to make the Canberra event more family-friendly since taking over in mid-2009 and believes women are now an integral part of the scene. ...
    Safety concerns drive Summernats police blitz- The Canberra Times
    all 9 news articles »
  97. Ministers 'interested' in Civic-Parliament walkway


    ABC Online - 4 days ago

    (Thinkstock) The Federal Government is set to consider a proposal for a $10 million walkway between Canberra's city centre and Parliament House. ...


  98. VC honour stirs up internal controversy


    Sydney Morning Herald - Alex Mitchell - Robert Macklin - 8 Jan 2011

    ... the elite SAS regiment who has faced accusations of bullying have caused a firestorm of controversy in Canberra's political and defence establishment. ...
  99. Bail refused for accused duo in ATM extort case


    The Canberra Times - Natasha Rudra - 1 day ago

    The court heard Zhang and Qiao, both Chinese nationals from the province of Liaoning, drove from Melbourne to Canberra last Friday. They met the 20-year-old ...
  100. Sex shops get no satisfaction


    The Canberra Times - Louis Andrews - 6 days ago

    The Summernats crowd again failed to stimulate the sex industry in Canberra, with traders reporting no discernible impact on sales at the ...
    Tamer, quieter Nats passes the test- The Canberra Times
    all 3 news articles »



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