Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Canberra man charged with murdering his son in Gungahlin and other top stories.

  • Canberra man charged with murdering his son in Gungahlin

    Canberra man charged with murdering his son in Gungahlin
    Graham Dillon, 37, of Jacka, who has been charged with the murder of his eight-year-old son. Photo: Facebook Neighbours have described the anguish of seeing an eight-year-old boy cradled in the arms of a paramedic, after he was allegedly fatally attacked by his own father in Canberra's north on Monday night.Graham Dillon, 37, appeared in court on Tuesday morning charged with murdering his son, Bradyn Dillon. Neighbour Tammy Ki..
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  • Canberra man charged with murdering his son in Gungahlin

    Canberra man charged with murdering his son in Gungahlin
    Graham Dillon, 37, of Jacka, who has been charged with the murder of his eight-year-old son. Photo: Facebook Neighbours have described the anguish of seeing an eight-year-old boy cradled in the arms of a paramedic, after he was allegedly fatally attacked by his own father in Canberra's north on Monday night.Graham Dillon, 37, appeared in court on Tuesday morning charged with murdering his son, Bradyn Dillon. Neighbour Tammy Ki..
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  • GWS Giants pledge commitment to Canberra 'forever' as plans build ...

    GWS Giants pledge commitment to Canberra 'forever' as plans build ...
    The GWS Giants are leading a private consortium in a proposal for an $800 million upgrade to Manuka Oval. Photo: Matt Bedford GWS Giants chairman Tony Shepherd says a proposed $800 million upgrade of the Manuka Oval precinct will cement the AFL's relationship with Canberra, declaring his goal is to make sure the club is in the capital forever.The Giants are leading a private consortium for a redevelopment in Manuka, with the details of the unsolicited bid to..
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  • Oodles of noodles in Canberra for the 2016 Enlighten Night Noodle ...

    Oodles of noodles in Canberra for the 2016 Enlighten Night Noodle ...
    Head chef Shunsuke Ota from Lilotang preparing for the night noodle markets Canberrans well and truly embraced the first Enlighten Night Noodle Markets in 2015, and there will be even more to enjoy when they kick off again next month.This year's event, which runs alongside the Enlighten Festival over 10 nights from March 4-13, will have more stallholders, more food and more space. Last year saw large crowds flock to the Night Noodle Markets, causing lengthy q..
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  • NAB chief executive Andrew Thorburn says Australia's balance ...

    NAB chief executive Andrew Thorburn says Australia's balance ...
    Australia's national balance sheet is drifting directionless to a point where it can no longer afford the aspirations of its citizens. Our governments spend too much and they rely on too few to finance that indulgence.According to NAB chief executive Andrew Thorburn, arresting that trajectory, and recovering the brand erosion it is causing, will require political courage and savvy and community patience and forbearance born of an understanding that there is "no silver bullet".Left obvious, but ..
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  • Infrastructure Australia include light rail on national priority list

    Infrastructure Australia include light rail on national priority list
    An artist's impression of the Gungahlin interchange of Canberra's proposed light rail network. Photo: Supplied A federal government agency has included Canberra's light rail project on its infrastructure priority list due to increasing congestion costs, limited public transport options and projected population growth.The project was not included on previous Infrastructure Australia lists due to concerns there was not enough traffic congestion to warrant fede..
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  • Canberra's arts diary from February 19

    Canberra's arts diary from February 19
    Harriet Schwarzrock's work Swell, Interconnected, at the Form Studio and Gallery, Queanbeyan. Photo: Supplied Arts diary – February 19What's on in Canberra's art sceneVISUAL:ANCA Gallery: Love Eyes. A solo exhibition by artist Eliya Cohen exploring the relationship between humans and the natural world. Cohen's array of video footage from Uganda and Laos to the Daintree rainforest enables audiences to immerse themselves in nature and reflect on their presence ..
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  • Clubs campaign against Canberra casino having poker machines

    Clubs campaign against Canberra casino having poker machines
    Pokies are crucial to the survival of many Canberra clubs. The Canberra Casino's investment predicated on operating poker machines is the lure of fool's gold and will cause many of Canberra's not-for-profit community clubs to close. We don't need to look far to get a picture of the impact, because history gives us the answer.In 1995, the opening of Sydney Harbour Casino (now The Star) saw the rapid demise of many registered clubs in Sydney. The impact was so p..
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  • Belconnen United withdraw from Canberra United Academy boycott

    Belconnen United withdraw from Canberra United Academy boycott
    Capital Football chairman Mark O'Neill says the board will consider the NPL clubs demands at their meeting on February 22. Photo: Graham Tidy Belconnen United backs the other Canberra National Premier League clubs' stance, but will not join them in their boycott of playing Canberra United Academy teams because they don't think it's fair to penalise the players. Capital Football chairman Mark O'Neill released a statement in response to the clubs' claims he had..
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  • Elliott Whitehead to make Canberra Raiders debut in NRL trial

    Elliott Whitehead to make Canberra Raiders debut in NRL trial
    Elliott Whitehead will play his first match in lime green this weekend in an NRL trial. Photo: Rohan Thomson Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says English international recruit Elliott Whitehead will play on the right edge in 2016, raising further questions as to the make-up of Canberra's forward pack this season.With an embarrassing amount of talent available, Stuart will need to turn four players into three for their round-one clash against Penrith.Queensland Ori..
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  • Disability advocates seek seamless pathways for getting around ...

    Disability advocates seek seamless pathways for getting around ...
    Disability advocates seek seamless pathways for getting around Canberra By Kim Lester and Genevieve Jacobs Posted February 17, 2016 11:31:32 Wheelchair accessible buses, taxis and car parks are vital for people with mobility issues, but disability advocates say getting to and from these services can be inadequate and even dangerous.People with Disabilities ACT (PWDACT) and Self Help Organisation United Together (SHOUT) will this week hold a joint forum to discu..
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Eight-year-old boy allegedly murdered by father in Canberra .How Canberra paid parking carries a tax warning for Turnbull .
Canberra's oldest couple George and Iris Barlin celebrate 100th ... .Teen accused of distributing ecstasy in Canberra faces court .

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