'Greener' asphalt, made using printer cartridges, trialled in Canberra
'Greener' asphalt, made using printer cartridges, trialled in Canberra Updated February 27, 2016 09:51:59 A new type of low-carbon-emission asphalt, made using toner powder from recycled office printers, is being trialled in Canberra's north.ACT Roads is evaluating the recycled asphalt, which is manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility operated by the Downer Group at Hume."What we are doing is we are reducing the amount of stuff we dig out of the earth," said managin..>> view originalCanberra Balloon Spectacular 2016: Up movie and Owlbert ...
Canberra Balloon Spectacular 2016: Up movie and Owlbert Eyenstein balloons in the ACT February 27 2016 - 12:00AM A hot air balloon inspired by the Disney movie Up is coming for the Canberra Balloon Spectacular. Photo: Supplied Move over Skywhale, Canberra's skies will soon welcome two new additions.In the Disney movie Up thousands of helium balloons lift a house off its footings and off on an adventure, now a balloon inspired by the spectacle is coming to the ACT. Owlb..>> view originalNRL: Canberra Raiders sign PNG international Kato Ottio for two years
The Canberra Raiders have signed PNG international Kato Ottio on a two-year contract. Photo: Jeffrey Chan The tears of joy on the other end of the phone remind Raiders recruit Kato Ottio why he is pursuing his magical rugby league dream.Ottio's goal of buying his mother a house is one step closer to becoming a reality after the 21-year-old Papua New Guinea international signed a two-year contract with the Raiders.An entire country will instantly become loyal ..>> view originalFriday at the Royal Canberra Show
Crowds flock to Exhibition Park in Canberra for the opening day of the 2016 ActewAGL Royal Canberra Show.>> view originalCanberra schoolboy awarded bravery medal after triple-0 call saves ...
Canberra schoolboy awarded bravery medal after triple-0 call saves mum's life Posted February 26, 2016 16:21:42 Eight-year-old Aaron Zorzi said he was scared when he saw his mother collapse in their kitchen, but he knew what to do.The Canberra schoolboy called triple-0 and was able to direct an ambulance to his home.Aaron remembered the lessons from a recent school visit by Kenny the Koala, the Australian Federal Police mascot used to instruct schoolchildren in road s..>> view originalCapital Life: What's on in Canberra's arts scene from February 26
One of Stella-Rae Zelnik's works from her solo exhibition, Smiles for Miles, at M16 Artspace. Photo: Supplied Last weeks of Sideshow I know the Canberra Show is on this weekend, with a sideshow alley and all, but if you haven't checked out the National Portrait Gallery's own version – exploring infamy and the macabre in the 19th century – the make sure you get in there before it ends on Sunday! "Filled with tales of criminal and institutional savagery in Australia's colonial settlements, Sid..>> view originalFloriade to celebrate Canberra's history with 19th century Rip van ...
Floriade to celebrate Canberra's history with 19th century Rip van Winkle daffodils Updated February 26, 2016 18:01:18 This year's Floriade will feature a living, blooming link to Canberra's past. 'Rip van Winkle' daffodils, planted by some of the earliest European settlers in the Canberra region, are growing wild on the site of an old Canberra homestead.The Phillips family planted the daffodils, along with oak and elm trees, in the garden of their Sherwood Homestead ne..>> view originalCanberra Greyhound Racing Club launches legal action against ...
Canberra Greyhound Racing Club secretary Debbie Collier said the board decided it was time to "defend themselves" against RSPCA ACT's claims. Photo: Jamila Toderas The Canberra Greyhound Racing Club has launched legal action against the RSPCA ACT for publishing allegedly defamatory statements on its website.Canberra Greyhounds has also challenged the RSPCA and ACT Greens parliamentarian Shane Rattenbury to debate the issue.The club sent a letter to the RSPCA..>> view originalSaturday Serve: Getting crowds back to Canberra Stadium more ...
Saturday Serve Will cheaper food prices bring the crowds back to Canberra Stadium? Photo: Jay Cronan Is taking $1 off the price of meat pies and making other food at Canberra Stadium that little bit cheaper really going to bring the crowds back to our two footy codes?We're not taking about massive savings.A meat pie - the staple of a football diet - has dropped from $5.50 to $4.50, a hot dog is now $5 (previously $6.50) and a bucket of hot chips, an essential..>> view original
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