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• NRL: Jack Wighton, Shannon Boyd facing one week bans for ...

  

  Jack Wighton touches touch judge Brett Suttor against Manly on Friday night, and faces a one week ban. Image: Fox Sports Photo: Fox Sports Screen Grab  The Canberra Raiders' quest to enter the top four has suffered a huge setback with stars Jack Wighton and Shannon Boyd facing one-week bans after being cited by the NRL judiciary for incidents in Friday's win over Manly. Fullback Wighton, who had the best game of the year so far, was charged with contrary con..

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• Expect a soggy Sunday in Canberra

  

  Canberrans can expect a soggy start on Sunday with heavy rain moving from the east coast toward the capital.The Bureau of Meteorology's  Neal Fraser said the ACT forecast was nothing close to the dangerous weather systems that wreaked havoc on the NSW coast on Saturday.  People braving the winter rain on Commonweath Avenue.  Photo: Elesa Kurtz "The really heavy rain should be down on the coast and escarpment," he said. "There will still be decent rain in Canberra on Sunday, between 20-60..

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• Canberra Raiders Cup: Simon Woolford cameo highlight ...

  

  The last time Simon Woolford played 80 minutes of football it was his last season at the Canberra Raiders a decade ago.  But despite being old enough to be the father of some of his teammates, Woolford's experience was influential in Queanbeyan Blues' 14-6 win over Tuggeranong at Seiffert Oval on Saturday.  Simon Woolford, centre, Luke Berkrey, right, and Quinlyn Cannon on the ground. Photo: Graham Tidy The 41-year-old played at five-eighth in atrocious conditions, with the defending pr..

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• Sydney, Brisbane And Canberra Are In For Some Really Wet Weather

  

  Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra, you're going to get drenched this weekend. So will a huge area of eastern New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. Damaging winds, extremely heavy surf and abnormally high tides (exacerbated by the strong winds and high seas) are also highly likely. Bottom line: not a good weekend to have Paddle Pop stick races in stormwater drains. As many as 26 major river valleys in eastern New South Wales are tipped to experience flooding. You can read the full list here. The..

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• Canberra Demons beat Brisbane Lions for first NEAFL win

  

  The Canberra Demons needed the words to the team song on the wall, but 100-gamer Jordan Harper said it was the loudest song he's ever heard sung.Harper said they produced their best quarter of football for the season to blow the Brisbane Lions away, 8.12 (60) to 2.5 (17), in awful conditions at Manuka Oval on Saturday. Lions player Billy Evans is tackled by demons player Jordan Harper. Photo: Jay Cronan Not only did it give the Demons their first win of the season, but it boosted their p..

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• Secret City: Torv, Weaver, Wyllie, Herriman in Canberra spy thriller

  

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• Andrew Wilson: Canberra home auction market eases

  

  The Canberra home auction market eased over May with clearance rates, auction volumes and prices all falling over the month. Canberra reported a May clearance rate of 60.5 per cent which was down on the 62.1 per cent recorded over April and also below the 64.1 per cent recorded over May last year. Auction volumes also fell slightly over May down from the 53 averaged per weekend over April to 52. Weekend auction volumes however were higher than the 48 averaged per weekend over May last year. And..

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• Agent view: Canberra market strong for sellers

  

  For the month of May, Canberra property sales figures across all dwellings achieved a growth of 2.5 per cent (Corelogic). Last weekend, auction results in Canberra were at 69 per cent (APM) which indicates the current market is strong for sellers, particularly those who own properties in tightly held areas. With a good strategy and marketing plan in place, the astute home owner is being rewarded with a handsome return on investment. Mid-May we took 44 Campbell Street, Ainslie, to auction and ha..

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• Canberra mansion with panoramic views in Isaacs

  Enjoying panoramic views across Canberra, this seven-bedroom mansion is befitting of its standout location. The palatial home is positioned at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on a large 1856-square-metre block. The home boasts 850 square metres of living and it has been designed to capture views and sunlight. Behind its commanding pillared facade, the three-storey home offers grand proportions in every room. The front door opens to an impressive entry hall with marble and granite finishes and a c..

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• Raiders lapses inexcusable: Stuart

  

  A candid Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has conceded his side will be blown off the park next week against the Brisbane Broncos if they don't address their hot and cold NRL Telstra Premiership form during matches.  The comments came after the Raiders defeated an injury-hit Sea Eagles 30-18 at home on Friday night despite leading by 24 points midway through the second half. Canberra looked set to post a cricket score against a side boasting just 14 fit players for the final half an hour but were in..

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