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Truck carrying excavator smashes into tunnel roof on Parkes Way in Canberra

A truck carrying an excavator has smashed into a tunnel, causing part of the roof to collapse on Canberra's Parkes Way. Witnesses said about 10:20am the truck, which was carrying earth-moving equipment, collided with the roof, ripping 60 metres off the ... >> view original

Canberra Weekender: What's on October 23-25

10am HAT FASHIONS Christine Waring is one of Australia's leading milliners, working out of a Canberra studio to create fashion pieces that are worn by the great and good. She's speaking at the National Museum of Australia as part of their Landmark ... >> view original

Canberra man Julian Reeves reported missing from Gilmore

The 62-year-old has not been since 6.30pm Monday and was reported missing by his family on Tuesday. ACT Policing believes Mr Reeves maybe travelling in a green Suzuki Swift sedan with ACT registration YDI09M. The car Mr Reeve's is believed to have ... >> view original

Test spots up for grabs in Canberra

Seven Australians will have the chance to sure up their Test claims in a two-day red-ball warm-up against New Zealand in Canberra this weekend. Usman Khawaja will captain the side that features four changes from the Prime Minister's XI which is playing ... >> view original

IKEA Canberra one step closer to opening with mass staff induction

Training in stacking packs, arranging lounge room ensembles and cooking meatballs began as IKEA inducted 250 employees into the soon-to-be-opened Canberra store. The yellow and blue army will spend the next month preparing for the store's opening ... >> view original

National Mosque Open Day: Canberra Islamic Centre set to welcome wider public ...

Canberra's Islamic Centre is preparing to open its doors for National Mosque Open Day on October 31, in a bid to welcome the wider community and counteract prejudices. The centre in Canberra's south is just one of many mosques around the country to ... >> view original

Parliament House in lockdown after Canberra security scare

POLICE have said Canberra's Parliament House is not in lockdown after reports a suspicious package was found. There were earlier reports that security services and the Australian Federal Police had locked down the main entry after a suspicious package ... >> view original

Canberra Raiders lure Jeff Lima as 'experienced head' in young pack

The Canberra Raiders are poised to sign Jeff Lima as an "experienced head" to complement their quality young props as they look to bolster their front row for next season. Lima has played the past two years with Super League side Catalans Dragons ... >> view original

Canberra researcher trials new ways of reducing behavioural problems ...

A Canberra researcher has received more than $600,000 to fund dementia research in the nation's capital and improve how aged care workers treat behavioural problems among residents with dementia. Moyra Mortby​ from the ANU's Centre for Research ... >> view original

Canberra Theatre Centre launches 2016 season with The Famous Spiegeltent

The Famous Spiegeltent will return to Canberra in February as part of the Canberra Theatre Centre's 2016 season. Photo: Supplied. Canberrans will be able to enjoy the last days of summer with an "outdoorsy" theatre-going experience when the Famous ... >> view original