Saturday, February 13, 2016

Canberra's oldest couple George and Iris Barlin celebrate 100th ... and other top stories.

  • Canberra's oldest couple George and Iris Barlin celebrate 100th ...

    Canberra's oldest couple George and Iris Barlin celebrate 100th birthdays with party Updated February 13, 2016 16:21:15 Canberra's oldest couple have celebrated their 100th birthdays among dozens of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.George and Iris Barlin married at 21 years old and they today marked their 100th birthdays, which fall three weeks apart, with a celebration. Earlier this week, the Barlins talked to 666 ABC Canberra about their love story for ..
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  • Canberra family warn of animal baiting

    Canberra family warn of animal baiting
    The Downes family's dog Bailey just scraped through after toxic poisoning. from left, Dean, Jessica 19, Leah, Kristen 17, and Bailey the shih tzu. Photo: jamila_toderas A Facebook post about a summer spike in pet poisonings in the Lanyon Valley region has induced an online frenzy seeing several hundred pet owners share messages of concern. Managers of the Lanyon Valley Facebook page posted a public warning on February 5 and since then it has been shared by m..
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  • National Multicultural Festival: Celebration of food and culture on ...

    National Multicultural Festival: Celebration of food and culture on ...
    National Multicultural Festival: Celebration of food and culture on display in Canberra Posted February 13, 2016 14:34:33 Cultural groups from across Australia are sharing their food and traditions with visitors to the National Multicultural Festival in Canberra this weekend.Thousands turned out on the opening night to sample foods from Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, Slovenia and Malaysia. Entertainment coordinator Kabu Okai-Davies is originally from Ghana and said ..
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  • Teen accused of distributing ecstasy in Canberra faces court

    Teen accused of distributing ecstasy in Canberra faces court Posted February 13, 2016 13:45:08 A Canberra teenager accused of being part of a criminal group distributing ecstasy has faced the ACT Magistrates Court.Dean Ivan Welsh, 19, from Weetangera was charged with trafficking in a controlled drug other than cannabis.The court heard two alleged street level drug dealers in Civic told officers Walsh was their supplier after they were arrested.But Welsh has not provid..
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  • Canberra woman made 20 triple-0 calls so far this month, court hears

    Canberra woman made 20 triple-0 calls so far this month, court hears
    Canberra woman made 20 triple-0 calls so far this month, court hears Posted February 13, 2016 13:55:45 A woman has made 20 triple-0 calls so far in February, the ACT Magistrates Court has heard.Julia Lauren Hilton, 33, of Oaks Estate was charged with causing public mischief after a series of unnecessary calls to the emergency number.The court heard Hilton had previously breached bail conditions that specified she should not call emergency services except in the case o..
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  • Canberra Capitals ready to play finals 'spoiler' after breaking WNBL ...

    Canberra Capitals ready to play finals 'spoiler' after breaking WNBL ...
    DeNesha Stallworth will be available for Canberra's clash with South-East Qld on Sunday after she was forced to sit out the last match against her former side. Photo: Jay Cronan They've finally worked out how to win and the Canberra Capitals are relishing the chance to wrap up their season by playing the "spoiler" against playoff contenders.The Capitals played gritty and tough basketball to win its first game of the season against third-placed Perth 80-77 on..
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  • Sia Soliola hopeful his 'services are needed' for rebuilding Raiders ...

    Sia Soliola hopeful his 'services are needed' for rebuilding Raiders ...
    Reigning Canberra Raiders player of the year Sia Soliola is keen to stay at the club next year. Photo: Melissa Adams Off-contract Canberra veteran Sia Soliola wants to play on at the club next year, and hopes his "services are still needed" as the Raiders close in on young forwards at rival clubs.Soliola was outstanding in his return to the NRL last year after a stint in Super League, winning the Mal Meninga medal despite missing the last seven rounds with ..
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  • Auction watch: Million-dollar sales across Canberra at and after ...

    A number of homes in some of Canberra’s most sought-after enclaves sold for more than $1 million each on Saturday, including a record-breaking sale in Narrabundah. Peter Blackshaw Real Estate Manuka agent Mario Sanfrancesco said the buyers of the home at 9 Finniss Crescent did not want to disclose the final price, which broke the suburb’s residential house record by “a significant amount”. The previous record was held by a house on the same street, 69 Finniss Crescent, which sold under the hamm..
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  • Sydney's Prince Montesini stages low key return

    Sydney's Prince Montesini stages low key return
    Sydney's Waverley Library is to host self-styled royal Lorenzo Montesini for a one-off lecture on the marvels of the ancient world. Princes pop up in the strangest places these days. In what promises to be the most exalted moment in its history, Waverley Library, in Sydney's eastern suburbs, will, on Sunday, host one-time socialite and self-styled royal Lorenzo Montesini for a one-off lecture on the marvels of the ancient world."We are very excited to have Mr ..
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  • Canberra rents have risen for start of 2016

    Canberra rents have risen for start of 2016
    Prospective tenants are correct in thinking the market has altered. Changing conditions have swung the rental market in the favour of investors. Rewind just a few years and tenants were making the most of falling prices across the territory, with many landlords pressured to accept below initial asking price. Throughout 2015 conditions began to change, proving for a more stable market. Price falls moderated and even made steady adjustments. For investors it was a positive start to 2016 as median..
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Teen accused of distributing ecstasy in Canberra faces court .Andrew Barr urges PM Malcolm Turnbull to stop 'Canberra bashing' .
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