Border Force to stay in Belconnen, but leaves Civic for Canberra ...
Belconnen town centre has won the right to keep thousands of staff with the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, but Canberra Airport is also a winner in the decision, announced on Thursday.The decision to remain in Belconnen was expected, but the department also announced it would move about 1500 staff from Civic to the airport. The Department of Immigration and Border Protection will remain in Belconnen. Photo: Melissa Adams Staff at the airport will work at Brindabella B..>> view originalACT Government gains more control over Canberra planning
ACT Government gains more control over Canberra planning Updated May 05, 2016 17:26:21 Planning changes set to be approved on Thursday will open up the possibility of hotels in the parliamentary triangle and residential development west of the Murrumbidgee River in Tuggeranong.Proposed amendments to the National Capital Plan are expected to be approved by the Federal Government.Under the changes, the National Capital Authority's (NCA) power over planning in Canberra wil..>> view originalNRL: How 'Big Mal' gave Canberra Raiders PNG star Kato Ottio belief
Kato Ottio in action for Mounties against Illawarra Cutters in NSW Cup last month. Photo: Adam McLean Papua New Guinea winger Kato Ottio has revealed a 'pep talk' from former Kumuls coach Mal Meninga gave him the self-belief he needed to crack the NRL.After Papua New Guinea's 24-10 loss to Fiji last year when Meninga was at the helm, the Canberra Raiders legend told Ottio he had the raw ability to make the top level.The 22-year-old signed with the Raiders fo..>> view originalLate night industry hits back with Keep Canberra Open campaign
Canberra's late night venues have launched a co-ordinated campaign against the ACT government's proposed 3am last drinks for bars and nightclubs.A government alcohol white paper released in April set out three options for a bar's last drinks: service ends at 3am with current fees; or a 300 per cent increase in fees to get a 4am licence; or a fee increase of up to 500 per cent to stay open till 5am, which is the current closing time. Hip-Hop artist Tkay Maidza in action at Academy. Photo: N..>> view originalNRL: Canberra Raiders not banking on Parramatta prop Junior ...
The Canberra Raiders don't expect to snare Parramatta recruit Junior Paulo early as a mid-season signing as the Eels try desperately to get their squad under the salary cap.It is understood the Raiders have room left in this year's cap to accommodate Paulo, who will begin a two-year deal next year, and Parramatta need to offload players after being found guilty of systematic rorting. The Raiders aren't expecting Parramatta prop Junior Paulo to join them before he starts a two-year deal nex..>> view originalAldi to open new Canberra store in Majura Park
Aldi opened a new store in Casey on Wednesday morning. Photo: Rohan Thomson So want to know where the next Aldi is opening in Canberra?Well, it ain't southside.The German-based retailer is continuing to focus on the growing northern suburbs, opening a new store in Casey on Wednesday and revealing its next store will open at Majura Park soon - "by mid-2016". Shoppers wait for the opening of the new Casey Aldi store on Wednesday..>> view originalNew Aldi store opens in Canberra with some extra-special 'Special ...
Let me at it: Samuel Vargas, 7, explores the new Aldi store in Casey which opened on Wednesday. Photo: Rohan Thomson Retailing giant Aldi is keeping its focus northside in the ACT, with a new store opened in Casey on Wednesday and another due to open at Majura Park by "mid-2016".The Casey store was the 10th in the ACT, the Majura Park one will be the 11th. Early-bird shoppers went hunting for a bargain at the grand opening o..>> view originalString of suspicious fires across Canberra's north 'linked': police
A string of suspicious fires across Canberra's north last week could be linked, ACT Policing says.One man is believed to be behind a series of small fires at four northside locations, including Black Mountain and Mount Ainslie, between April 23 and April 28, north district Superintendent Cath Grassick said on Thursday. A number of small fires were lit in grass and bushland near Ginninderra Drive last Tuesday. Photo: Rohan Thomson "At a couple of the scenes we've located a partially lit c..>> view originalThe Glass Menagerie at The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre is ...
The Glass Menagerie. By Tennessee Williams. Directed by Eamon Flack. Belvoir Street Theatre. The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre. Until May 7. canberratheatrecentre.com.au or 6275 2700.Pamela Rabe joins an illustrious company of Australian actresses who have created definitive interpretations of Tennessee Williams' enduring creations of complex and troubled female characters. In Eamon Flack's production of The Glass Menagerie currently playing at the Canberra Playhouse, Rabe's magnificent pe..>> view originalJust A Blur (No.5) gets past Sure And Fast in a thrilling finish to the ...
Just A Blur (No.5) gets past Sure And Fast in a thrilling finish to the Wagga Town Plate. Photo: Les Smith Versatile Canberra mare Just A Blur produced a barnstorming finish to claim a thrilling win in the $100,000 Wagga Town Plate (1200m) on Thursday.On the 25th anniversary of her first Town Plate victory, Canberra trainer Barbara Joseph again came to the fore to capture the feature sprint at Murrumbidgee Turf Club.This one was a little more special as she ..>> view original
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