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Struck by Canberra's mining curveballs
Business Spectator
One of the risks Australia faces is that in Canberra, those who make decisions do not always read such books. Mining unions are not interested. The prices of Australia's major minerals, such as iron ore, coal, gas etc. have risen well above the ...
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Much for Pocock to like in Canberra
The Australian
Whether that means Pocock is serious about joining them is unclear, but he did consider making the move to Canberra when he was last out of contract. All indications suggest Pocock will remain at the Western Force, particularly after the departure of ...
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Giants to kick off in Canberra
World Footy News
The Greater Western Sydney GIANTS are pleased to announce their first AFL match in Canberra against the Western Bulldogs this Saturday will be played for the Prime Minister's Cup. GIANTS Chief Executive David Matthews said the GIANTS' first match in ...
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World Footy News
Tight belts now are in everyone's interest
The Canberra Times
Not only has the deficit been shrinking, if from a high base, but the auction of the analog TV spectrum for 4G mobile-phone frequencies will give Canberra some spare billions for the cabinet, um, I mean cupboard. And if the US spectrum auction two ...
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The Canberra Times
Marking shows uni has more to learn
The Australian
WHEN it comes to questions of ethics, the answers tend to be black and white but, according to the University of Canberra, they can also have shades of grey. In last week's Media, Stephen Brook and Nick Leys broke the story of a UC journalism lecturer ...
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Kings Highway to be closed for week
ABC Online
A major road linking Canberra and the New South Wales far south coast is likely to remain closed until the end of the week as rubble from a landslip is cleared. The Kings Highway was cut in two by the landslide at Clyde Mountain west of Nelligen near ...
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Key lawmakers stand by Aussie gov't over scandal
Fox News
CANBERRA, Australia – Key independent lawmakers said on Monday they will stand by Australia's embattled government after the parliamentary speaker temporarily stepped aside over allegations of sexual harassment and fraud. The opposition has called on ...
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Much for Pocock to like in Canberra
Fox Sports
Pocock has reportedly agreed to speak with the Brumbies about a move toCanberra. Source: News Limited The Brumbies' unexpected good season may result in the two-time Super Rugby champions reaching the play-offs for the first time since 2004.
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Should Hayne be centre of attention for Origin?
The Canberra Times
Stuart even resisted the urge to move Hayne to fullback afterCanberra's Josh Dugan was ruled out with injury and Manly coach Des Hasler told him Brett Stewart was not fit enough for the rigors of Origin, calling in Roosters veteran Anthony Minichiello ...
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The Canberra Times
Sydney airport Air safety debates stalled by Canberra crisis
Crikey (blog)
The upshot is that while the political focus in Canberra is now as tightly confined to keeping or taking power as possible, Sydney's economic fate, and the administration of air safety in this country, continue to ride to hell in a hand cart.
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GWS, Bulldogs to play for PM's Cup
Sydney Morning Herald
Fledgling AFL side Greater Western Sydney and the Western Bulldogs will play for the Prime Minister's Cup in Canberra on Saturday. Prime Minister Julia Gillard, an ardent support of the Bulldogs and the club's No.1 ticket holder, will be on hand at ...
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Late equaliser keeps Canberra FC unbeaten
The Canberra Times
Canberra City came close to its second upset in as many games in round three of the ACT Men's Premier League yesterday, but had to settle for a 1-1 draw with the undefeated Canberra FC at Deakin Stadium. City's structure was focused on defence and its...
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The Canberra Times
National Museum nets rare Aboriginal art
ABC Online
The National Museum in Canberra has purchased two rare pen and ink drawings thought to have been created more than a century ago by an Aboriginal artist. Buckley's Escape, drawn by Aboriginal artist Tommy McRae, depicts convict William Buckley escaping ...
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GWS, Bulldogs to contest PM's Cup
Fox Sports
Source: DAVID CROSLING / AAP Fledgling AFL side Greater Western Sydney and the Western Bulldogs will play for the Prime Minister's Cup in Canberra on Saturday. Hello, you either have JavaScript turned off or an old version of Adobe's Flash Player.
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Ferguson a bolter for the Blues
Sydney Morning Herald
Canberra Raiders winger Blake Ferguson handed NSW selectors another potential selection headache with an outstanding performance in Country's 24-22 loss to City at Mudgee yesterday. With Blues coach Ricky Stuart watching on, Ferguson won Country's ...
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Sydney Morning Herald
Councils under pressure to cap landfill emissions
ABC Online
Representatives from more than 100 municipalities and shires have been meeting in Canberra today to discuss how to reduce their carbon footprint. The Local Government Association says councils with large methane-emitting landfills will have to capture ...
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Magnussen floored by chest infection
Sydney Morning Herald
Swimming superstar James Magnussen has been laid low with another chest infection, ruling him out of a three-day training camp with his Australian relay teammates in Canberra. But swim coach Leigh Nugent has played down illness concerns, insisting it's ...
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Canberra cup
AFL.com
The Giants will play their first home match at Canberra's Manuka Oval - against the Western Bulldogs - for the Prime Minister's Cup. They will play for the cup in their first Canberra match each year. Club chief executive David Matthews said the match ...
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AFL.com
Govt ICT hiring spend to hit record high
Computerworld Australia
The figures were published in recruitment firm Peoplebank's Federal ICT Labour Hire Index, which tracks the number and value of Federal Government roles for IT contractors in Canberra for the period 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012.
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Widows keep connection to war alive
The Canberra Times
Doreen Godtschalk is one of five widows of World War I diggers in the Canberra region. Photo: Melissa Adams Doreen Godtschalk's friends and family said she was mad when she announced her intention to marry a World War I Anzac 30 years her senior in the...
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The Canberra Times
Roosters keen to make Anzac Day statement
The Canberra Times
With their victories coming against South Sydney, Canberra, the Warriors and Gold Coast, Wednesday's match represents their best chance to make a statement against one of the competition's heavyweights. Veteran fullback Anthony Minichiello had to pause ...
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club robberies could be linked: police
The Canberra Times
Photo: ACT Policing A serial thief who is believed to have targeted a number of clubs throughout Canberra has been caught on tape. ACT Policing has released a CCTV image of the man after receiving information he was involved in thefts at the Canberra ...
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Slipper aide 'uncomfortable'
SBS
Court documents filed by lawyers representing an adviser to Peter Slipper show the man felt ill at ease with his boss soon after coming to Canberra. Read more The SBS MP3 Player requires the Adobe Flash 8 Plugin. You can get Flash from here.
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'Online shopping' short-changing society
The Canberra Times
Photo: Katherine Griffiths Nick Tsoulias is worried online retailers will destroy jobs in Canberra. ''What I believe in is face-to-face business,'' said Mr Tsoulias, whose family owns the Calwell Shopping Centre. ''It is essential that we do have a ...
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The Canberra Times
Forrest failed to see beauty for the trees
The Canberra Times
Once upon a time, long before there was a city of Canberra for misguided critics (like Guy Pearce) to malign, there were Pearce-like critics of Canberra as a place for the federal capital city to be built. One of the critics, arguably the most ...
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The Canberra Times
Slipper used position to harass staffers: court ... - Canberra Times
Mr Ashby claims in the first week of January 2012, Mr Slipper insisted he stay in his flat in Hughes, Canberra. On Wednesday, January 4, Mr Ashby and Mr Slipper were at the flat after work. Mr Slipper asked Mr Ashby to massage his neck, then ...
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Inner South Canberra Transport Survey | The RiotACT
By aussielyn
Inner South Canberra Community Council (ISCCC) is requesting inner south residents to take the time to complete a Transport Survey so that their views may be.
The RiotACT
Sydney airport Air safety debates stalled by Canberra crisis | Plane ...
By Ben Sandilands
A different type of political paralysis now threatens any urgent resolution of Sydney's airport crisis following the Peter Slipper matters. This applies equally to the really serious problems of maladministration in defence, in relation to the JSF ...
Plane Talking
World Day of Prayer 2012 | Canberra Region Presbytery
By Duncan
The World Day of Prayer (WDP) is a worldwide movement dating back to the nineteenth century which brings together Christian women of all traditions for an.
Canberra Region Presbytery
A slippery singalong - ABC Canberra - Australian Broadcasting ...
By Kim Lester
Like the current state of federal politics, this week's satirical singalong promises to be a tad slippery. Local band London Circuit will perform your version of 'Hip To Be Square' by Huey - A slippery singalong.
ABC Canberra
A restaurant proper at Wyndham… « glass central canberra
By glasscentralcanberra
…who'd of thunk? Just when we were despairing of there ever being anywhere to eat (except Uma's at Pambula) Pete and Ainslie at the Wyndham General Store have opened a restaurant – complete with bone fide chef!! Saturday was our ...
glass central canberra
Library Blog @ UC · Website Outages 25 April - University of Canberra
By Libstaff
University web pages will be unavailable for short periods (15-20 min) & UC network may be slow on Wednesday 25th April.
University of Canberra Blogs
Joyce says Sydney needs 2nd airport…in Sydney | Australian ...
By australianaviation.com.au
“Passengers leaving Melbourne or Canberra on time can be stuck for 30 minutes above Sydney because of congestion, missing meetings or getting home late to the family,” Joyce said. The Qantas boss threw his support behind a recent ...
Australian Aviation Magazine
Hamish and Andy - Paul Madden
By Paul Madden
High Commissioner, Canberra. ... Paul Madden » Canberra, Australia. Paul Madden. High Commissioner, Canberra. About Paul · UK in Australia on Flickr · UK in Australia on Twitter. map of Canberra, Australia ...
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Club robberies: do you know this man? | CityNews
By CityNews
The thefts, at Canberra Southern Cross Club in Phillip, the Mawson Club and the Ainslie Football Club, happened at different times over the last month. About 3am on Monday March 5, a man entered the Canberra Southern Cross Club in...
CityNews
Anti-Islamic pamphlets an 'unlikely' breach of the law - Canberra Times
The Canberra Times revealed in January that the small, cartoon-style leaflets were hand-delivered to letterboxes in Queanbeyan, Kingston, Braddon, Lyneham ...
www.canberratimes.com.au/.../antiislamic-pamphlets-an-unlike...
Canberra v Sydney - the great airport debate
Is Canberra Airport a viable substitute for a second Sydney airport, or is it imperative a new facility be built? Canberra Airport chief Stephen Byron and aviation ...
www.smh.com.au/.../canberra-v-sydney--the-great-airport-deb...
Mini earthquake shakes Canberra - ninemsn News
A mini earthquake has shaken Canberra this morning, according to reports.
news.ninemsn.com.au/.../mini-earthquake-shakes-canberra
Canberra Raiders Cup Round 1 Wrap Up: - Canberra Raiders
The Canberra Raiders are excited to announce the release of a ... TheCanberra Raiders have remained thoroughly active in rewarding our members for their ...
www.raiders.com.au/canberra-raiders-cup
Small earthquake rattles Canberra - The Times of India
The Australian capital, Canberra, was shaken by a small earthquake on Friday morning that caused windows and crockery to rattle.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of.../12741605.cms
Earthquake rattles Canberra residents - ABC News (Australian ...
Many Canberrans were shaken from their sleep early this morning by the largest earthquake to hit the region in more than a decade.
www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-20/earthquake.../3961720
Canberra partially lifts Myanmar sanctions - UPI.com
Australia inched closer to normalizing relations with Myanmar by lifting travel and financial bans on around 260 people including the president and other senior ...
www.upi.com/Top_News/.../04/.../UPI-67981334659639/
University of Canberra journalism cuts: students warned off FOI ...
In an attempt to avoid the legal burden of FOI, the University of Canberra has pressured four students into withdrawing applications on planned cuts. But Lauren ...
www.crikey.com.au/.../uni-of-canberra-restructure-and-how-st...
Canberra WK129 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
On the 9th of December 1957 this Canberra B2 whilst working on Radar trails, with the radar station on the near-by mountain 'Drum', crashed at high speed into ...
www.flickr.com/photos/pasujoba44/7088359557/
Earthquake rattles Canberra residents - Yahoo!7
Residents in parts of Canberra have been awoken by an earth tremor.
au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/.../earthquake-rattles-canberra-resident...
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