Thursday, February 25, 2016

Woman's death in Canberra suburb of Kingston suspicious, ACT ... and other top stories.

  • Woman's death in Canberra suburb of Kingston suspicious, ACT ...

    Woman's death in Canberra suburb of Kingston suspicious, ACT police say Updated February 26, 2016 08:55:03 The death of a woman in the Canberra suburb of Kingston overnight is being treated as suspicious by ACT police.Police were called just before 2:00am on Friday to a waterfront apartment in Eastlake Parade by ACT ambulance officers who had attended the scene.They found a 29-year-old woman dead.Officers said a 31-year-old man was assisting them with their investigatio..
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  • Canberra temperature hits 38C but relief is on the way

    Canberra temperature hits 38C but relief is on the way
    Canberra temperature hits 38C but relief is on the way Updated February 25, 2016 15:53:21 Canberra's heatwave has continued, but the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) says there is relief in sight.The temperature was predicted to reach a top of 37 degrees Celsius after two days of temperatures above 34C.But at 3:00pm the mercury hit 38C in Canberra - exceeding the forecast maximum.BoM forecaster Sean Carson told 666 ABC Canberra tomorrow should be slightly cooler, with the po..
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  • Cheaper food at Canberra Stadium for Canberra Raiders and ...

    Cheaper food at Canberra Stadium for Canberra Raiders and ...
    It will now be cheaper to eat all the pies at Canberra Stadium with the ACT government set to announce on Friday a reduction in food prices for the upcoming NRL and Super Rugby seasons.The ACT Brumbies' clash against the Wellington Hurricanes at Canberra Stadium on Friday night will be the first to offer the cheaper fare followed by the Canberra Raiders' first home game against the Penrith Panthers on March 5. If a family of four was to buy two meat pies, two hot dogs and two buckets of ch..
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  • Arvind Gupta: Master toy maker thrills Canberra children with ...

    Arvind Gupta: Master toy maker thrills Canberra children with ...
    Arvind Gupta: Master toy maker thrills Canberra children with recycled rubbish and simple science Posted February 26, 2016 06:33:43 The Indian toy maker and inventor who makes science fun for children around the world has shared his passion with Canberra primary school students.On his first visit to Australia, Arvind Gupta visited the Charnwood-Dunlop School to demonstrate simple scientific principles with toys made from cheap household items and recycled rubbish. F..
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  • Canberra's rental market is among the tightest in the country, but ...

    Canberra's rental market is among the tightest in the country, but ...
    Rental market tight in Canberra, but higher vacancies remain in outer suburbs Posted February 25, 2016 15:52:12 Canberra's rental market is among the tightest in the country, but agents say it is a tale of two cities.University students and public service graduates are driving a surge in demand for housing in inner city areas, while outer suburbs retain high vacancy rates.The rental vacancy rate in the city is now at 1.8 per cent, equal with Sydney and the second-lowe..
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  • Canberra's late summer heat streak breaks capital records

    Canberra's late summer heat streak breaks capital records
    Big Splash Head Lifeguard Jacob Cumming, still on duty above and below the water after another hot day in Canberra. Photo: Jay Cronan Canberra sweltered through record breaking heat on Thursday afternoon with a total fire ban in place across the territory.According to Bureau of Meteorology records, the mercury reached 38 degrees around 4pm making it the warmest day recorded in late summer.Weatherzone meteorologist Ben Dixon said some relief would arrive on F..
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  • Canberra Glendi shines

    Canberra Glendi shines
    Records smashed (along with the plates) at the 2016 National Multicultural Festival Node Tools (L-R) Evangelia Athanasiou, Parise Triantafillopoulos and Eva Tsiros. Canberra's 2016 Greek Glendi drew in record crowds last weekend, and with more volunteers than ever the event demonstrated the dynamism and passion of ACT's Greek community. On Sunday the Glendi owned the main Harmony stage - the focus of the 2016 National Multicultural Festival, and while the Aegean Groove band blasted..
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  • NRL: Canberra Raiders sign PNG international Kato Ottio to two ...

    NRL: Canberra Raiders sign PNG international Kato Ottio to two ...
    NRL: Canberra Raiders sign PNG international Kato Ottio to two-year contract PNG international Kato Ottio has signed a two-year deal with the Canberra Raiders. Photo: Elesa Kurtz The Canberra Raiders have signed PNG international Kato Ottio to a two-year deal for the 2016 and 2017 NRL seasons.The 21-year-old joined the Raiders on a train and trial contract at the end of last season after playing for the PNG Hunters in the Queensland Cup.Ottio's efforts were..
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  • Navy's flagship HMAS Canberra leaves Brisbane with supplies for Fiji

    Navy's flagship HMAS Canberra leaves Brisbane with supplies for Fiji
    Navy's flagship HMAS Canberra leaves Brisbane with supplies for Fiji 26 February 2016 , 10:11 AM by Spencer Howson Images by Loretta Ryan/612 ABC Brisbane HMAS Canberra is on its way to Fiji to provide humanitarian relief for the victims of cyclone Winston. She left the Port of Brisbane around 11 o'clock last night and is expected to arrive in Fiji on Tuesday for a month long operation. ABC's Loretta Ryan was at the Port last night and managed to get a very close look t..
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  • NRL: Canberra Raiders working on retaining veteran forward Sia ...

    NRL: Canberra Raiders working on retaining veteran forward Sia ...
    The Canberra Raiders are working on retaining second-rower Sia Soliola for next season. Photo: Getty Images The Canberra Raiders are working on retaining veteran forward Sia Soliola next season despite locking up youngster Joseph Tapine to a long-term deal.Soliola was outstanding for the Raiders in his debut season last year and claimed the club's Mal Meninga medal given to the player's player.The 29-year-old is off contract at the end of this year after join..
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Canberra months from Melb Metro decision .Canberra ranks 28 on Worldwide Quality of Living survey .
Canberra weather: Heatwave ahead for the capital .Canberra Raiders newcomers impress in trial victory over Newcastle .

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