Sunday, January 17, 2016

Canberra Tourism's most liked Instagram posts and other top stories.

  • Canberra Tourism's most liked Instagram posts

    Canberra Tourism's most liked Instagram posts
    Canberra Tourism's most liked Instagram posts of 2015 Night photography captured Canberra's attention in 2015, with nine out of 10 of the most "liked" images from the ACT government's tourism Instagram account shot between sunset and sunrise.The @VisitCanberra account collects and promotes images by Instagrammers around the city, "encouraging people to holiday in the national capital and, in turn, build a community of social media savvy advocates for the city".Sunsets, sunrises, storms and La..
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  • Canberra's Masters at Majura Park future uncertain after Woolworths ...

    Canberra's Masters at Majura Park future uncertain after Woolworths ...
    Video will begin in 5 seconds. Masters pain still building for Woolies Shareholders and the workforce are in for a rough time as Woolworths pulls the plug on its hardware chain Masters. PT1M54S 620 349 The future of Canberra's only Masters Home Improvement store at Majura Park will remain uncertain for at least two months while the chain store's owners Woolworths seek to sell or wind-up the venture.Woolworths chairman Gordon Cairns announced plans to pull the plug on the home ..
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  • Australia v India: Nathan Lyon, David Warner return for Canberra ...

    Australia v India: Nathan Lyon, David Warner return for Canberra ...
    Video will begin in 5 seconds. Australia takes third ODI against India Australia takes the three-nil lead in the five-match series with 296/7 to India's 295/6, sealing the win against the visitors at the MCG. PT1M29S 620 349 Nathan Lyon will be back in familiar surroundings after being recalled to the Australian squad for Wednesday's one-day international against India in Canberra.The former Manuka Oval grounds keeper is one of two changes to the Australian squad, which clinc..
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  • Canberra pin-up model has sights set on Vegas

    Canberra pin-up model has sights set on Vegas
    Karley Byrne (known as Miss Cherrybomb) has been short-listed to compete in the Viva Las Vegas Pin-Up Contest in April. Photo: Jamila Toderas It's not uncommon for modern pin-up models to dress vintage even when there are no cameras or runways in sight.But Weston Creek's Karley Byrne "lives and breathes the pin-up lifestyle," rarely leaving the house without some pin curls, round-toed pumps and a rockabilly dress.The 21-year-old can partly thank this passion ..
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  • Canberra ATP Challenger success opens door for Davis, Fed Cup ties

    Canberra ATP Challenger success opens door for Davis, Fed Cup ties
    Could the Canberra ATP Challenger, won by Paolo Lorenzi, pave the way for a Davis Cup tie in Canberra? Photo: Ben Southall Tennis ACT boss Ross Triffitt says the Canberra ATP Challenger was such a big success it will help lure Davis Cup and Fed Cup fixtures to the nation's capital.And he'll begin talks with Tennis Australia about making the tournament a permanent part of the Australian summer.Triffitt said the Challenger exceeded expectations with packed stan..
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  • Deloitte Access Economics report guardedly optimistic for Canberra ...

    Deloitte Access Economics report guardedly optimistic for Canberra ...
    ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Photo: Chris Pearce A new report card on the ACT's economy gives a rare glimpse of a brighter future, buoyed by strong jobs growth, higher population growth and confidence among small businesses exceeding the national average.As well, the housing market is looking slightly better and there has been a notable recovery in new car sales."But there's no reason to break out the bubbly," the Deloitte Access Economics December quarter..
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  • Bread baked by Canberra jail inmates could end up on supermarket ...

    Bread baked by Canberra jail inmates could end up on supermarket ...
    Bread baked by Canberra jail inmates could end up on supermarket shelves, ACT Corrections Minister says Updated January 18, 2016 11:55:25 ACT Corrections Minister Shane Rattenbury says he would "love to see" bread baked by prisoners at Canberra's jail sold to the public.Mr Rattenbury announced today that the Government planned to fit the prison with a bakery and an extended laundry to provide prisoners with work opportunities.He said while at first the bakery would only..
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  • Unions push for energy efficiency boost in Canberra

    Unions push for energy efficiency boost in Canberra
    Unions have called on the ACT to begin a major expansion of environmental programs to boost jobs and fix the budget. Photo: Rob Harley Spoiling for a double election year fight, the union movement has called on the ACT government to begin a major expansion of environmental programs to boost jobs and fix the budget.Unions ACT will release a new discussion paper on Monday, calling for a major increase to the government's energy efficiency improve..
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  • Five minutes with Canberra band Lavers

    Five minutes with Canberra band Lavers
    Canberra band Lavers. Photo: Martin Ollman In the City Issue 24: Full editionTell me a little bit about the origins of LAVERS?It all started with me and my brother Seb. He was always down in mum's basement creating music that no one was ever going to hear and I had always thought that it would be a pity if no one heard Seb's music. So I started taking a little tape recorder and putting it above the stairs and when he would be jamming certain songs and certain..
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  • Canberra Cavalry clinch ABL playoff spot with victory over Sydney ...

    Canberra Cavalry clinch ABL playoff spot with victory over Sydney ...
    Cavalry starter Scott Cone pitched a complete game shutout against Sydney on Sunday. Photo: Rohan Thomson Two months ago Scott Cone had never played in the Australian Baseball League.Now the starting pitcher has guaranteed the Canberra Cavalry a spot in the playoffs with a complete game shutout.Cone's miserly pitching led Canberra to a 5-0 victory over the Sydney Blue Sox at Narrabundah Ballpark on Sunday, which ensured they can finish no lower than third.The..
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MPs scramble as new electorate boundaries change political landscape .Gang-gang. Canberrans embarrassed by Canberra's weather ... .

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