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Woden and Parliament next for light rail lines in Canberra tram master plan

Parliament, Woden, Fyshwick and Canberra Airport are high priorities for future stages of Canberra's tram network, as the ACT government seeks to use light rail as "leading infrastructure" for broader development. Canberrans will get their first look ... >> view original

Feral fish scan: Managing growing carp populations in Canberra's waterways

With warmer weather on the way, Canberra's waterways are reaching ideal temperatures for feral fish breeding. In an effort to slow growing carp populations in the Murray Darling catchment, the ACT Government's Upper Murrumbidgee Waterwatch ... >> view original

Acton tunnel mishap demonstrates need for alternative transport strategy in ...

Delays on Canberra's roads caused by the Acton tunnel mishap last week demonstrates the city's reliance on roads and cars - and the need for alternative modes of transport, the ACT Government says. The tunnel's ceiling was damaged and traffic was ... >> view original

Canberra cafe owner closes because of 'disrespectful parents'

Sandwiches squished into the carpet, parents sneaking in food and mothers changing nappies on tables - these are just a few reasons why one Canberra cafe owner has decided to temporarily close her child friendly cafe. When owner of Heather's House of ... >> view original

Glut of units in Canberra creates renters' market, with prospective tenants ...

Prospective tenants with an eye for a good deal have been making the most of an oversupply of apartments in Canberra - with some offering less than the asking price for rent, according to real estate agents. Property manager Patrick Bergman said a ... >> view original

Angry grannies take fight over detained asylum seeker children to Canberra

A rapidly growing movement called Grandmothers Against Detention of Refugee Children is taking its cause to the top, with a "freedom ride" planned from Melbourne to Canberra early next year. "Grandmas are just absolutely outraged at the treatment being ... >> view original

IPC Athletics World Championships: Canberra para-athlete Scott Reardon wins gold

Canberra para-athlete Scott Reardon has sprinted his way to gold at the IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha with victory in the T42 100m for leg amputees. The fastest qualifier coming into the finals, Reardon got his nose in front to stop the ... >> view original

Canberra artist featured in sculptures by the sea

Canberra artist Michael Le Grand has been named the sole recipient of the Artistic Excellence Program 2015. He is pictured here with his sculpture Recoil which is being displayed at Sculpture by the Sea in Bondi. Photo: Gareth Carr. Michael Le Grand ... >> view original

Kane Williamson, Brendon McCullum get valuable crease time in Canberra run-fest

It was nothing like conditions they'll face in Brisbane, but it sure beat grafting in the nets, Black Caps batting coach Craig McMillan said after their Canberra run-fest. The sight of the red Kookaburra ball fizzing off the middle of Kane Williamson's ... >> view original

Canberra pitch comes under fire after four wickets fall in two days in New ...

"Certainly first-class cricket, you certainly want to see more in the pitch, especially for the bowlers. "The main problem was it didn't spin and unfortunately there wasn't much there for anybody." Canberra product Jason Behrendorff toiled hard in both ... >> view original