Canberra weather: wild winds pass, but chilly temperatures remain
The strong winds and rain that passed through Canberra on Friday night and Saturday morning kept emergency services busy, with more than 145 weather-related calls for help.The ACT Emergency Services Agency said most callouts were for fallen tree branches and leaking roofs, with the SES and Fire and Rescue crews responding across the city during the night. A tree felled during Friday night's storms on Macarthur Avenue. Photo: John-Paul Moloney Two SES crews spent six hours at a Kambah ho..>> view originalNRL: Jarrod Croker heroics get Canberra Raiders out of jail against ...
It's been 4745 days —almost 13 full years to the day — since the Canberra Raiders have found themselves in the NRL top four after 20 rounds. Jarrod Croker celebrates his golden point match-winner. Photo: Getty Images One of the biggest droughts in rugby league is over but not before Canberra nearly threw away victory in a golden point heart-stopper against New Zealand Warriors at Canberra Stadium on Saturday.Raiders coach Ricky Stuart should make sure his health insurance is up to date a..>> view originalBill Shorten rallies the troops at Canberra Labor conference
Bill Shorten rallies the troops at Canberra Labor conference Updated July 23, 2016 15:27:54 Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has expressed his confidence that Labor will be re-elected at the upcoming ACT poll.Mr Shorten praised the territory's ALP representatives while speaking at the Canberra Labor annual conference today."In this territory, you have a great Labor government," Mr Shorten said."It's true now and, with your hard work, you will make it true after October 15..>> view originalCanberra Raiders Cup: Queanbeyan Blues remain in hunt for minor ...
Wild weather ruined the weekend fixtures for many Canberra sports fans and even the standalone Canberra Raiders Cup game on Saturday was a one-sided affair, with the Queanbeyan Blues running away with a 32-0 win over Yass Magpies.However, Blues coach Simon Woolford credited the Magpies' defence and said the scoreline was not representative of a tough and tight match. Joshue Baker converted three goals for Queanbeyan Blues against Yass Magpies. "It was cold and wet and the ground had a lo..>> view originalFormer NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff talks deep space with ...
Former NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff talks deep space with Canberra students Updated July 23, 2016 09:09:22 Former NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff may have spent 198 days in space, but on Friday, he had his feet firmly on the ground, inspiring the next generation of aerospace engineers. The renowned aeronautical engineer, who is visiting from America, enthralled students from Canberra's Gungahlin College with his tales of his time in space, in a bid to encourage more stud..>> view originalIndigenous name for University of Canberra Public Hospital crane
Forget Craney McCraneface: the judges of a public naming competition for the crane that's building Canberra's newest hospital gave a nod to Canberra's first inhabitants.The two primary school-age winners both thought of the Ngunnawal people when casting their entry in the "name the crane" competition. Peter ''PJ'' Woods, 7, and Charlotte Young, 10, won a competition to name the crane building the University of Canberra Public Hospital. Photo: Belle Thompson, ACT Health The result, "Galu"..>> view originalLive NRL: Canberra Raiders v Warriors, Gold Coast Titans v ...
MELBOURNE are the NRL’s most professional outfit, and they turned in one of their most polished displays of 2015 in dismantling a plucky Roosters outfit 26-12 at AAMI Park.The Storm conceded the first try but from there simply ground the Chooks out of the contest with Cooper Cronk and Cam Smith never taking their hand off the wheel with three try-assists between them.Earlier in the day the Gold Coast banked another two valuable competition points with a 34-14 win over Parramatta that takes them ..>> view originalAuthor of The Dad Factor Dr Richard Fletcher visits Canberra to talk ...
When it comes to raising kids it still seems mum's the word. But Dr Richard Fletcher, author of The Dad Factor, is touching down in Canberra on August 4 to talk about how to get dads more involved and acknowledge the influence they have on their children's wellbeing. Kim Elliott has taken 12 months off work to spend time with his daughter Zoe, 2. Photo: Elesa Kurtz Although domestic tasks are now shared more equitably than in previous generations, factors such as gender pay gaps and pa..>> view originalCanberra photographer makes a living off Google Street View
A local photographer is giving Canberrans a full-circle view of their city, all with the help of a trusty camera and tripod.James Presneill's interior panorama images of the city's businesses allow customers to check out lunch spots, galleries and even wedding venues without needing to leave their houses. Canberra photographer James Presneill creates 360 degree views of businesses that integrate with Google Street View. Photo: Graham Tidy His images are synchronised with Google's Maps an..>> view originalCanberra man Jordan Sharma jailed after New Year's Day one ...
A man, 20, has been sentenced to more than two years in jail after he plead guilty to a shocking one-punch attack.Jordan Sharma was captured on CCTV carrying out a one-punch assault on another man, shattering his jaw in Canberra's city centre in the early hours of New Year's Day.Justice Michael Elkaim said the court faced difficulties sentencing the young offender who had an unblemished history, Canberra Times reported.Scroll down for video Canberra man, Jordan Sharma (pictured right) has been ..>> view original
Saturday, July 23, 2016
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