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First home buyers flooding into Canberra's property market: Bankwest data

First home buyers are surging into the ACT's property market and are now accounting for a fifth of property sales, according to new data. Figures from Bankwest suggest that Canberra was one of the country's most accessible property markets for first ... >> view original

Prime Minister's XI, Canberra Cavalry and Vikings fixtures clash

The Canberra Cavalry say it's "very disappointing" and "short-sighted", the Australian Rugby Union say they tried everything to avoid it and Cricket ACT are confident they'll still get a "packed house" as all three sports go head-to-head in Canberra ... >> view original

Scotty and Nige: Listener's online petition asks Canberra 104.7 to bring Scott ...

Canberra FM's general manager Eoghan O'Byrne said on Thursday nothing had changed and the new line-up would remain. He maintained the show had simply changed from a three-person broadcast (Scotty and Nige and Kate) to a two-person operation ... >> view original

Smaller, affordable housing stock urgently needed in Canberra: report

A new report into housing affordability has called for urgent action to develop and subsidise smaller housing stock in Canberra. The Safe and Well green paper revealed an estimated 20,000 Canberra households were experiencing housing stress, with rent ... >> view original

Americans debate US politics in Canberra

Bringing United States politics to Canberra might seem like a strange concept, but the Australian Political Exchange Council has done exactly that. Seven young US political leaders have gathered at the Australian National University (ANU) for a panel ... >> view original

Hands like Houses play in Canberra at ANU Bar

Oh, and did I mention they're from Canberra? Hands Like Houses will be appearing at Transit Bar this weekend as part of a world tour across Australia, the United States and Britain. It's an opportunity for the band to showcase material from their new ... >> view original

Canberra man who used post boxes to collect MDMA, cocaine, amphetamines jailed ...

Nine addresses, five aliases, half-a-kilogram of drugs: Drug importer gets ...The Canberra Times >> view original

Layt hoping No Luck Needed with gelding's return at Canberra

He makes his return in the opening race at Canberra on Friday, slugged with the topweight of 63.5 kilograms. But Layt said he would definitely run and was still a chance to collect the chocolates. "He's got a lot of weight – they don't miss them these ... >> view original

Canberra Weekender: What's on from October 16-18

2pm BEAUTY WORKSHOP As part of Canberra Centre's Spring Summer 2015 festivities, Vogue beauty editor Sigourney Cantelo will present the latest beauty trends from the runway, plus show how to contour. 2-3.30pm. Tickets $50 a person which includes ... >> view original

Raiders snare recruitment guru

CANBERRA'S quest to end a three-year NRL finals hiatus has been bolstered by the Raiders luring recruitment guru Peter Mulholland to the club. Mulholland confirmed on Thursday he will leave St George Illawarra to take up the role of recruitment and ... >> view original