Sunday, February 28, 2016

Thousands flock to Canberra Color Run and other top stories.

  • Thousands flock to Canberra Color Run

    Thousands flock to Canberra Color Run
    The banks of Lake Burley Griffin exploded in colour on Sunday morning as thousands of Canberrans danced and skipped their way through 4½ tonnes of colourful and glittery powder for the race dubbed the happiest five kilometres on the planet.A record-breaking 7000 runners pounded the pavement for the 2016 Color Run, in what organisers described as one of the most successful Canberra legs of the popular event. The Canberra Color Run at Commonwealth Park on Sunday morning.  Photo: Rohan Thomso..
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  • Police hold fears for 72-year-old Canberra man Claus Plohberger ...

    Police hold fears for 72-year-old Canberra man Claus Plohberger ...
    Police hold fears for 72-year-old Canberra man Claus Plohberger missing for two weeks Posted February 28, 2016 11:12:02 ACT Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing 72-year-old Canberra man believed to be in Queensland.Police said Claus Plohberger was last seen by family members more than a fortnight ago.Investigators said they believed Mr Plohberger could be in the Mackay area in Queensland.Police said he could be driving a white 2012 Nissan X-Trail with ACT..
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  • Tevita Pangai thankful Canberra Raiders have found replacement in ...

    Tevita Pangai thankful Canberra Raiders have found replacement in ...
    Former Canberra Raider Tevita Pangai is about to start a new chapter with the Brisbane Broncos. Photo: Rohan Thomson Former Canberra Raider Tevita Pangai says he left the club to join Brisbane "on great terms" and is thankful they have found a ready-made replacement in Newcastle recruit Joseph Tapine.Pangai signed with the Broncos last month for 2017 and 2018, but Canberra granted him an early release last week after they snared Tapine a year earlier than exp..
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  • Canberra Raiders have golden chance to race out of blocks: Greg ...

    Canberra Raiders have golden chance to race out of blocks: Greg ...
    Canberra traditionally begins campaigns slower than a wet week but Greg Alexander believes the Raiders could start the season with a wet sail thanks to a seemingly favourable early draw.The Penrith great is adamant his old side has improved and will be a "toughie" for the Raiders to start at Canberra Stadium on Saturday. Deputy: Greg Alexander believes Will Smith, left, will keep the No.1 jersey for Penrith. Photo: Stefan Postles But the Panthers will be without fullback talisman Matt Mo..
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  • NT farmers head to Canberra to lobby for backpackers tax to be ...

    NT farmers head to Canberra to lobby for backpackers tax to be ...
    NT farmers head to Canberra to lobby for backpackers tax to be dropped By Joanna Crothers Posted February 28, 2016 11:12:02 The NT Farmers Association (NTFA) is on a mission to Canberra to meet with politicians amid concerns about the proposed so-called backpackers tax.NTFA chief executive Shenal Basnayake said his group had been hearing concerns from members for months about the proposed changes to the Working Holiday Visa. In the 2015รข€“2016 Federal Budget the..
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  • GWS Giants could be involved with ANZ Championship expansion ...

    GWS Giants could be involved with ANZ Championship expansion ...
    The NSW Swifts and Sydney Swans have a relationship and now the GWS Giants are looking at being part of an ANZ Championship expansion team next year. Photo: Lisa Maree Williams Uniting with an ANZ Championship netball team could help Greater Western Sydney grow their supporter base, with a Western Sydney-based expansion club potentially wearing the Giants colours in the Trans-Tasman competition.And, like the Giants, that Western Sydney team could play games i..
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  • Australia sends relief ship to Fiji in wake of Cyclone Winston

    Australia sends relief ship to Fiji in wake of Cyclone Winston
    Australia is sending a relief ship to Fiji to assist in the recovery effort after Cyclone Winston, the worst ever recorded in the southern hemisphere, tore through the island nation last Saturday, as the sheer scale of the disaster becomes clearer.   The death toll from the category five storm remains at 42, according to a statement from Fiji's National Disaster   Management Office, although that figure is expected to rise.   Many communities remain without water and it could be weeks before el..
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  • Canberra buyers continue to flock to thriving Gungahlin

    Top Stories Canberra buyers continue to flock to thriving Gungahlin Gungahlin is becoming an increasingly sought-after district to live in. Gungahlin is only 25 years young but it is already home to just over 16 per cent of Canberra residents. This makes it the third largest district in terms of population size. The level of buyer demand reflects this, as the district accounted for the second highest volume of sales over the January 2016 quarter. According to the latest Allhomes data, de..
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'Greener' asphalt, made using printer cartridges, trialled in Canberra .Woman's death in Canberra suburb of Kingston suspicious, ACT ... .
Canberra months from Melb Metro decision .Canberra ranks 28 on Worldwide Quality of Living survey .

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