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Truck to be removed from Acton tunnel in Canberra within hours, Roads ACT says

A truck that smashed into the ceiling of the Acton tunnel in Canberra, and caused the ongoing closure of the westbound lanes of Parkes Way, will be removed this afternoon, Roads ACT says. The truck was carrying an excavator that ripped 60-metres off ... >> view original

Canberra childcare workers to face court on assault charges

Incidents of excessive physical force were allegedly carried out at a Canberra childcare centre last year. Photo: Peter Braig. Four Canberra childcare workers will face court over allegations of physical abuse on children as young as one. It is ... >> view original

Bickering over public service movements could harm Canberra, airport warns

Bickering over public service movements may prompt the federal government to establish headquarters outside the ACT, according to the Canberra Airport. The airport's chief executive Stephen Byron said the terminated tender process for a new Department ... >> view original

Four workers from a Canberra childcare centre will face court over allegations ...

The ABC understands the alleged incidents took place at the Civic Early Childhood Centre between 2014 and 2015. The centre's acting chief executive, Kate Cvetanovski, said any staff member who had an allegation raised against them was stood down ... >> view original

Drivers advised of peak hour delays, as crews work to clear truck from Acton ...

The incident has caused serious traffic delays across Canberra due to major diversions being in place. ACT's Work Safety Commissioner Mark McCabe said workers were reaching the "end-game" of removing the truck. Asbestos removalists have been ... >> view original

Canberra gets an internet cat video film festival thanks to the RSPCA

Canberra is getting an internet cat video festival. The idea is simple - people gather to watch 100 internet cat videos together at the Old Bus Depot Markets in November. Think of every video you've ever watched to avoid doing work, wrapped up in one ... >> view original

Canberra house price growth rate highest in five years, unit prices fall

Canberra's housing market is growing at the fastest rate in five years with house prices increasing 7.8 per cent over the past 12 months, new data shows. After jumping 2.3 per cent over the September quarter, Canberra's median house price is now ... >> view original

Canberra United to bring in key midfielders for Sydney FC W-League clash

Canberra United will be without one of the best goalkeepers in the world and the W-League's all-time leading goal scorer but coach Rae Dower says the "greater goal" of getting the Matildas to the Olympic Games comes first. United will be without Lydia ... >> view original

The stunning Canberra building hidden in Woden Cemetery: mausoleum undergoes ...

It's arguably one of Canberra's most stunning buildings but many people do not know what the Christ the Redeemer Mausoleum is or where it hides. The light-filled marble and granite building tucked away in the green surrounds of Woden Cemetery is strong ... >> view original

Gang-gang. Canberra sculptor's Hamlet acts in Sydney's clifftop sculpture show

Lord Hamlet the Prince of Denmark is presently appearing at the Canberra Playhouse. And now, thanks to Canberra sculptor Stephen Harrison, the troubled Dane is also appearing on a sandstone cliff next to Sydney's Bondi Beach. Hamlet's view from up ... >> view original