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Scientists team up with Canberra street artists to paint picture of local ...

Scientists and street artists have combined their talents in Canberra in an effort to bring local scientific research and discoveries to the fore. Five local street artists on Saturday paired up with five PhD Science students from the Australian ... >> view original

Parliament House throws open its doors to public in Canberra

Parliament House opened its doors to the public in Canberra on Saturday, welcoming visitors for a behind the scenes look at the home of Australian democracy. Department of the House of Representatives officer Andrea Close said up to 10,000 visitors ... >> view original

Canberra childcare centre responded swiftly to physical abuse allegations: CEO

The head of a Canberra childcare centre has defended its response to allegations of physical abuse by former staff members on children in its care. Reports staff members at Northside Community Services' Civic Early Childhood Centre used excessive ... >> view original

Tony Abbott leaves Canberra and Kirribilli House after taking selfies with ...

The former prime minister flew into Sydney this afternoon following a dramatic week in Canberra in which he was ousted by Malcolm Turnbull in a leadership ballot on Monday night. “Shortly, Margie and I will be driving out of Kirribilli House as a ... >> view original

Canberra Short Film Festival attracts record number of entries

A record number of entries to the Canberra Short Film Festival demonstrates the strength in the industry, say organisers. The short films chosen from the 350 entries represent various themes including comedy, drama, politics, documentaries, social ... >> view original

Police find guns in stolen car near Canberra Airport after driver crashes ...

Three guns have been found in a stolen car that police say crashed near Canberra Airport before the driver fled the scene early this morning. Officers said about 3:20am they received a report that a red sedan had left the road on Pialligo Avenue, near ... >> view original

Canberra CFMEU boss a target in police raids

Police are investigating Canberra construction union boss Dean Hall over allegations of blackmail. Fairfax Media can reveal search warrants used to raid the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Electrical Union ACT branch headquarters last month named ... >> view original

Subcontractors seek assurances from Bupa for work on Canberra aged care facility

Canberra subcontractors have sought assurances from healthcare giant Bupa to guarantee payment for work completed on a southside aged care facility. A peak body that represents subcontractors says some Canberra businesses are collectively owed ... >> view original

concerns over lack of Canberra transport

Anna Saxon has lived in Canberra for more than 40 years and spends 1½ hours travelling by bus from her Lyneham home to Ainslie, a trip that takes less than 10 minutes in a car. She can't bring both her guide dog and walker on the bus, but even without ... >> view original

Rangers seeking 'turtle patrol' team for Canberra nature reserve

But rangers say there is no cause for alarm. Locals are not being asked to catch turtles, just help them climb over a fence. Rangers at the Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary in Canberra's north have put a call out for a group of dedicated "turtle ... >> view original