Summernats City Cruise brings the power and the glory of the V8 to ...
Summernats comes to Canberra with the Super Cruise down Northbourne Avenue.Photo: Graham TidyThousands of Canberrans lined both sides of Northbourne Avenue on Thursday to watch 300 customised cars with a combined output of more than 120,000 horsepower [90,000kw] cruise through the heart of the city to officially launch the 2016 Summernats.Event co-owner Andy Lopez expected the final turnout for the city cruise to be between 10,000 and 12,000 people.The annual Summernats City Cruise is the event'..>> view originalHundreds protest outside Saudi Arabian embassy
Hundreds protest outside Saudi Arabian embassy in CanberraVideo will begin in5seconds.Shi'ites condemn Saudi execution of clericShi'ites around the world condemn the execution of Shi'ite Muslim cleric Nimr al-Nimr by Saudi Arabia.PT1M51S620349Hundreds of protesters have gathered outside the Saudi Arabian embassy in Canberra angered by theexecution of cleric Nimr Baqr al-Nimr, who was critical of the kingdom's treatment of its Shiite minority.The cleric was executed by Saudi authorities last week..>> view originalChristmas celebrations spread cheer in Canberra as SIDS, Kids ...
Canberra CBD Limited chief executive officer Jane Easthope and SIDS and Kids ACT chief executive officer Lisa Ridgley watch as the lights come down in City Walk on Thursday.Photo: Elesa KurtzCanberra's Christmas celebrations in the CBD will undergo some tweaking for the future but have been judged a success with both charities and traders reaping the benefits and the national capital claiming another world record.More than $200,000 was raised for SIDS and Kids ACT at Christmas Lights in the City..>> view originalRSPCA halves adoption costs for adult animals in Canberra as ...
RSPCA halves adoption costs for adult animals in Canberra as centre reaches capacityUpdatedJanuary 07, 2016 12:54:17 The RSPCA has discounted adoption costs for adult animals in Canberra after the centre reached capacity.The ACT's director of animal welfare Jane Gregor said the centre had been "a full house" for the past few months."We had a massive influx of puppies just before Christmas, luckily they've all been adopted, but we've got a continuing influx of kittens coming in," she told 666..>> view originalLauren Jackson turns to AIS for rehab after Canberra Capitals ...
More injury woe: Lauren Jackson played just six games for the Capitals during her most recent stint with the club.Photo: Matt BedfordAustralia's greatest female basketballer, Lauren Jackson, will work with the AIS and Basketball Australia to ensure she has a good quality of life after her career as they join forces to fight to keep her Olympic Games bid alive.Jackson and the Canberra Capitals are working to finalise a release from her WNBL contract after she suffered a new injury while trying to..>> view originalCanberra traffic means big business for south coast arts community
The annual pilgrimage to the south coast means big business for local art galleries that pin their hopes on tourist trade.Canberra traffic means big business for south coast arts communityLizette Richards and Paul Ware, of the Artery Gallery, Mossy Point. Photo: Jay CronanPaul Ware, of the Artery Gallery, Mossy Point, says the gallery had become well known because it had been established for a long time. Photo: Jay CronanLizette Richards, of the Artery Gallery, Mossy Point, says summer is the ga..>> view originalNew generation winemakers rejuvenating Canberra district
Tammy Braybook says winemakers are constantly trying new things and are always interested in making their products better or more appealing to customers.Photo: Melissa AdamsA new generation of winemakers is hoping to strengthen the reputation of the Canberra wine district with a newfound confidence.One of the district's more established wine makers, Nick Spencer of Eden Road, believes the recent success of the region has encouraged many younger winemakers to launch their own ventures."I have not..>> view original'Raptor-ous' summer inspires amateur Canberra photographer
Nankeen kestrels are often spotted on power lines near the foot of Mount Taylor.Photo: Greg WyncollThe snapping eyes and splayed claws of Canberra's raptors have proven an ideal source of inspiration for amateur snapper Greg Wyncoll.Mr Wyncoll, of Weston, captured a violent mid-air battle between a nankeen kestrel in attack mode and a magpie desperate to protect its young near the foot of Mount Taylor."All three raptors I've seen on Mount Taylor รข€“ a little eagle, a wedge-tailed eagle and the n..>> view originalW-League: Canberra United use final two games to build ...
Canberra United coach Rae Dower is weighing up whether to rest players ahead of the W-League finals.Photo: Melissa AdamsCanberra United coach Rae Dower is weighing up whether to rest players ahead of the W-League finals, but is wary of messing with the momentum gained from their current six-game winning streak.The defending champions have locked up second spot on the ladder and a home semi-final with two games remaining in the regular season.It gives Dower the chance to rotate her squad if she w..>> view original
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