Monday, February 22, 2016

Canberra ranks 28 on Worldwide Quality of Living survey and other top stories.

  • Canberra ranks 28 on Worldwide Quality of Living survey

    Canberra's lack of international connection has been a black mark on our liveability but that may soon change, an international human resources firm says.Canberra came in 28th on this year's Worldwide Quality of Living Rankings. Canberra ranked fourth out of the five Australian cities included on a list of the world's most liveable cities.  Photo: Glen McCurtayne But the bush capital could have ranked higher had it been connected by international flights at the time of the survey, Mercer..
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  • Josh Hodgson to stay at Canberra Raiders until end of 2018: reports

    Josh Hodgson to stay at Canberra Raiders until end of 2018: reports
    Josh Hodgson has extended his stay in Canberra until the end of 2018. Photo: Phil Blatch (Central Western Daily) The final piece of the Canberra Raiders puzzle for the next three years has been locked in with Josh Hodgson reportedly agreeing to terms for a further two seasons.The English international was outstanding in his debut NRL season last year and has been rewarded with a new contract until the end of 2018, News Limited reported. Hodgson's retention fo..
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  • Lego learning comes to Canberra

    Lego learning comes to Canberra
    A new program available in Canberra wants to teach kids robotics.Using Lego blocks and basic computer programming, children learn how to build a range of robotics from start to finish, including cranes, cars and elevators. Izaac Hemley, Andrew Harper and Sehyeok Park at Emmaus Christian School taking part in the Lego learning program. Photo: Jay Cronan Andrew Harper, Systemic Innovations' program facilitator, said the Lego programs were designed with school curriculums for science, techn..
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  • I want to go to Canberra for Qld: Seeney

    I want to go to Canberra for Qld: Seeney
    By-elections loom in QueenslandI want to go to Canberra for Qld: SeeneyFormer Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney insists his decision to leave Queensland politics for Canberra is no reflection on Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg's leadership.Mr Seeney and Toowoomba South MP John McVeigh have confirmed they'll seek Liberal National Party preselection for the federal seats of Wide Bay and Groom respectively.When asked whether his decision meant he no longer had faith in Mr Springborg's leadership, Mr..
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  • Mayfair Apartments on Canberra House site to be finished by ...

    Mayfair Apartments on Canberra House site to be finished by ...
    Mayfair Apartments on Canberra House site to be finished by November Sweeping views of the city have been a drawcard for buyers of the Mayfair Apartments. Photo: Jay Cronan The apartment complex on the former site of Canberra House is one step closer to opening, with the structure of the 16-storey building completed.The developers marked the milestone with a "topping out" ceremony on Monday, which on this occasion consisted of a pine tree concreted into a s..
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  • Canberra man pleads not guilty over Holt shooting which left man in ...

    Canberra man pleads not guilty over Holt shooting which left man in ...
    Canberra man pleads not guilty over Holt shooting which left man in need of surgery Posted February 22, 2016 16:41:56 A 26-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to shooting and injuring a man during a dispute between neighbours.The alleged incident followed a physical fight between two neighbours outside an apartment block at Holt in January. Michael Gordon Pallier is accused of pulling up in his car and shooting one of the men in the leg.Court documents showed the sho..
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  • Respite centre for children with disabilities opened by Canberra ...

    Respite centre for children with disabilities opened by Canberra ...
    Respite centre for children with disabilities opened by Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart Posted February 23, 2016 15:13:41 Children with a disability in the ACT will have access to a new respite care centre from next month, with its official opening led by Raiders coach Ricky Stuart. Stuart, who has a daughter with autism, led the charge for the centre in Chifley, which will be operated by Marymead and offer a retreat for up to six children at a time.The centre is ..
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  • photo competition terms and conditions

    photo competition terms and conditions
    Canberra Times photo competition terms and conditions The rules and regulations governing the Canberra Times Photo Competitions. February 23 2016 - 9:39AM Terms and conditions:You will continue to own the copyright in your image(s). By submitting images to Fairfax Media, you grant Fairfax Media a non-exclusive, royalty free, irrevocable licence to publish the image(s) [for any editorial purpose] in any newspaper, magazine, website or other publication (whether in a digital or har..
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Canberra weather: Heatwave ahead for the capital .Canberra Raiders newcomers impress in trial victory over Newcastle .
Canberra's cultural institutions being crippled by cuts to arts sector ... .Conservation groups storm out of consultations over land-clearing law .

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