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Canberra set to double its intake of asylum seekers

Canberra will double its intake of asylum seekers in the next 12 months as the government responds to a humanitarian crisis in the Middle East. Earlier this month, the federal government boosted its humanitarian intake by 12,000 places after an outcry ... >> view original

Grandfather 'devastated' after three sets of war medals stolen from Canberra home

A grandfather whose war medals were stolen from his home in Canberra's north said it was "devastating" to lose items with so much sentimental value. ACT police said they were investigating the theft, which is believed to have occurred last week from a ... >> view original

Concern pain relief drug oxycodone over prescribed in Canberra's hospitals

Canberra woman Belinda had what she described as "the most hellish two months caring for her mother," as a result of the prescription drug oxycodone. She told 666 ABC Canberra her elderly mother was prescribed oxycodone, endone and nurofen after ... >> view original

North Harbour Rays vs University of Canberra Vikings: NRC live scores

The North Harbour Rays will be searching for their second win of the 2015 National Rugby Championship when they host an undefeated University of Canberra Vikings side. Join The Roar from 3pm AEST for live scores. After two consecutive losses, the Rays ... >> view original

War Jet wins Tony Campbell Memorial Cup at Canberra's Thoroughbred Park

War Jet's victory in the Tony Campbell Memorial Cup (1400 metres) meant so much more than just winning a race, it was about honouring a family friend on the race's 10th anniversary at Canberra's Thoroughbred Park on Friday. It wasn't just the Cleary ... >> view original

September School Holiday Guide for Canberra 2015

The Zoocation program at the National Zoo and Aquarium offers games, toy-making activities, and getting up close to the animals. Kids can also get hands-on at the new Rocky Shores exhibit, with a variety of shells and shark eggs to touch and sea ... >> view original

public schools adopt more traditional uniforms

"Calwell High School's new uniform is a practical demonstration of the growing school pride and sense of identity that students have in their school, and I want to be able to help foster that pride for students and families across Canberra," Ms Burch said. >> view original

Council welcomes police probe on Brumbies' land deal

The Inner South Canberra Community Council has welcomed a police review of the Brumbies' controversial land sale at Griffith, with its chairman saying the whole project had been "a real running sore for the community". The office of ACT Chief Minister ... >> view original

Canberra backs off on Assad

Australia is set to abandon the Abbott government's position that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad must step aside as part of any durable peace settlement, it's been reported. The major policy shift is aimed at hastening the end of the bloody civil war ... >> view original

Haunting fog installations transform banks of Murrumbidgee River near Canberra

A haunting art installation has come to life on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River on the edge of Canberra. Using fog as a canvas, contemporary artist Vic McEwan has transformed static images of historical objects from the National Museum of Australia ... >> view original