Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Canberra weather: Ski resorts gearing up for massive snow dump ... and other top stories.

  • Canberra weather: Ski resorts gearing up for massive snow dump ...

    Canberra weather: Ski resorts gearing up for massive snow dump ...
    Alex and Christopher Fladun-Dorling Ben Meeuwissen and Anastasia Bradshaw test out the ice rink in Civic. Photo: Jay Cronan A severe cold snap is expected to dump up to up to 60 centimetres of snow at the mountain resorts south of Canberra over the coming days.Higher parts of the Canberra region could cop a dusting too as the first of two cold fronts blows through the ACT and southern NSW on Friday.Weatherzone meteorologist Kim Westcott said the front could ..
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  • Canberra water supplies not enough to meet growing population ...

    Canberra water supplies not enough to meet growing population ...
    Canberra water supplies not enough to meet growing population, experts warn Posted June 22, 2016 16:28:43 There is not enough water currently being stored and supplied in Canberra to sustain future residents, experts have warned.Experts at the annual ACT Water Matters Conference focused their discussion this year on the water needs of Canberra in 2050.Chief executive of the Australian Water Association Jonathan McKeown said the $410 million upgrade to the Cotter Dam w..
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  • Toowoomba and Wollongong are getting a H&M - what about ...

    Toowoomba and Wollongong are getting a H&M - what about ...
    Perplexing news to wake up to this morning with Swedish fast fashion house H&M announcing it will open stores in Wollongong and Toowoomba by the end of the year.Without wanting to sound too Shannon Noll-esque – what about us? H&M has announced new stores in both Toowoomba and Wollongong.  Photo: Wolter Peeters The rumour mill went into overdrive late last year when Canberra Centre closed down a large area for refurbishment that the giant red logo could be making an appearance here. But t..
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  • Canberra a 'sweet spot' for expanding companies, Mercer Cost of ...

    Canberra a 'sweet spot' for expanding companies, Mercer Cost of ...
    The fall of the Australian dollar over the past year coupled with the city's rising quality of living could see Canberra attract companies looking to set up regional headquarters in the AsiaƂ Pacific, a survey for expatriate workers has revealedCanberra has eased 33 places to become the 98th most expensive city in the world for expats to live in according to the Cost of Living survey by global human resources company Mercer. Canberra has been ranked the 98th most expensive city in the w..
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  • Couple fined over smelly, damaged flat in Canberra

    Couple fined over smelly, damaged flat in Canberra Updated June 22, 2016 08:23:36 A couple has been ordered to pay thousands of dollars in restitution after leaving a rented flat that smelt so badly it made the property manager's eyes water.In 2014 the Canberra couple rented the Fisher unit on a one-year lease. The pair owned two dogs, which were housed in the unit, and ran a hair and beauty business from the property. Neighbours complained that on one occasion there ..
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  • Canberra mornings: June 22 2016

    Canberra mornings: June 22 2016
    Immigration Department secretary Michael Pezzullo has called for an "insurgency and revolution" within his workforce to disrupt a history of male dominance in senior positions. Canberra's garbage truck drivers are set to strike again.  Photo: Brian Pamphilon In a blistering speech, Mr Pezzullo called on women to take command of meetings just as men had taught themselves to do by holding senior positions for generations. 9.09am: There's been a prang at the post office in Fyshwick. Emergen..
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  • Australia's newest warships, HMAS Adelaide and Canberra, put ...

    Australia's newest warships, HMAS Adelaide and Canberra, put ...
    Navy overhaul to save 1000 jobs2:49The Prime Minister says an $89 billion overhaul of the navy will save 1000 South Australian jobs and secure our shipbuilding industry forever. The Canberra Class Amphibious Assault Ships (LHD) HMA Ships Adelaide and Canberra sail into Jervis Bay. Picture: DefenceJamie SeidelNews Corp Australia NetworkIN PICTURES: Australia’s newest, biggest and most potent warships have just completed a gruelling set of military tests — demonstrating their readiness to respond..
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  • The Canberra Times sport podcast, June 22: 'delicious' Mauritius ...

    The Canberra Times sport podcast, June 22: 'delicious' Mauritius ...
    The Canberra Times sport podcast, June 22: 'delicious' Mauritius, Tolo returns and is a star Raider on the outer? James Dargaville of the Brumbies on his way to scoring his try. Photo: Christiaan Kotze/SASPA Chris 'Blocka' Dutton has taken work junkets to new a new level this week, travelling to so-called 'delicious' Mauritius for the World Rugby 10s.In between quad biking, snorkelling warm waters and enjoying some of the best meals of his life, Blocka watc..
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  • New Canberra underground bar Black Market to open in New Acton

    New Canberra underground bar Black Market to open in New Acton
    Canberra's food and wine scene just keeps getting bigger and better – but it seems the bars keep getting smaller.Black Market is Canberra's newest bar, holding only 60 people. But while the area is small, the bar packs a serious punch when it comes to the detail. Black Market owners Lorenzo Focarile, Dean Brown and Antony Arena. Photo: Jay Cronan It is the latest venture from Antony Arena, Lorenzo Focarile and Dean Brown, who also own Molly and Highball Express, and have quickly gathered..
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  • Canberra cyclist Nathan Hart, left, has done "everything possible" to ...

    Canberra cyclist Nathan Hart, left, has done
    Canberra cyclist Nathan Hart, left, has done "everything possible" to get a spot at the Rio Olympics. Photo: Clive Rose After two years of hard work, Canberra's Nathan Hart has done everything he can to earn a spot on the Australian cycling team for the Olympic Games – now his fate rests in the hands of the selectors.Hart hopes to be named for the team sprint when the squad for Rio de Janeiro is announced on July 5.The 23-year-old has had his sights set on be..
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What's on in Canberra June 24-26 .Canberra Airport welcomes Uber nine months after service ... .
Honda caught up in airbag recall .Scores of bike polo players converge .

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