Canberra's arts diary from July 29
VISUAL:Belconnen Arts Centre: The Encyclopedia of Forgotten Things. A group exhibition by staff of the University of Canberra Faculty of Arts and Design. Rarities. Artist Sonja Karl's works capture the beguiling nature of birds. Encircle. Artist Ruby Berry creates sculptural works that use contrasting textures and organic forms to evoke feelings of comfort and protection. All until August 14. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am-4pm. 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen. See: belconnenartscentre.com.au. Lucas..>> view originalBecome a Canberra Times member today
Henry Speight is off to Rio after a miraculous injury recovery. Photo: Colleen Petch Cybercrime has overtaken theft as the biggest fraud risk for government agencies, a survey has found. The Fight fraud in the public sector report says the trend towards criminal hacking is global, but is happening more quickly in Australia than elsewhere.Road Closures: Jardine Street, from Highgate Lane to Giles Street, will be closed in both directions between 9am-4pm on periodic days from Wednesday un..>> view originalCanberra's proposed lockout laws ditched
Canberra's proposed lockout laws ditched by ACT Government Updated July 27, 2016 09:33:47 The ACT Government has scrapped its proposed bar and nightclub lockout laws in the face of opposition from the Greens, businesses and the community.The Government was considering enforcing a 3:00am closing time or increasing fees for businesses selling alcohol after that time.The proposal was aimed at reducing the amount of alcohol-fuelled violence in Canberra.But similar changes..>> view originalPolice call for help to find missing 26-year-old Canberra man Kiet Ho
Police hold concerns for the welfare of missing Canberra man Kiet Ho after he was last seen on Tuesday night.The 26-year-old dropped some friends home in Isabella Plains at about 10:30pm, driving a 2003 black BMW 325Ci Series with registration plates YGE-27X. Police are calling on the public to help find missing Canberra man Kiet Ho, who was last seen on Tuesday night. Photo: Supplied He is described as Asian, with a medium build, brown hair and brown eyes.Kiet was last seen wearing a bl..>> view originalACCC raid CFMEU's Canberra headquarters, branch secretary says
ACCC raid CFMEU's Canberra headquarters, branch secretary says Updated July 26, 2016 20:46:58 The Canberra headquarters of the Construction, Mining, Forestry and Energy Union (CFMEU) has been raided by the competition regulator, ACT branch secretary Dean Hall says.The ABC witnessed what were believed to be at least two Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) representatives inside the building in the suburb of Dickson.In a statement, the ACCC said it was e..>> view originalImproving Canberra a long time in the making
It was the best performing housing market over the June quarter and the current strength in the Canberra market seems to have been building for some time. According to Domain’s June Quarter House Price Report, Canberra’s median house price increased by a nation-leading 3.1% over the three-month period to $654,306. In the year to June, Canberra’s median house price increased 4.8%, the second best annual rate of growth behind Melbourne’s 7.4%. Domain Group senior economi..>> view originalCole Porter's Anything Goes, Canberra Philharmonic Society ...
Anything Goes. Music and lyrics by Cole Porter. New book by Timothy Crouse & John Weidman; original book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse. Directed by Martyn King. Choreographed by Emma Tattum. Musical director: Jim McMullen. Canberra Philharmonic Society. Erindale Theatre, McBryde Crescent, Wanniassa. August 11-27. Tickets $25-$55. philo.org.au or 62571950.For his directorial debut and his first show in Canberra, Martyn King will be tackling one of the classic ..>> view original96yo Canberra veteran decorated with French Legion of Honour
96yo Canberra veteran decorated with French Legion of Honour Posted July 26, 2016 18:48:00 At the ripe old age of 96, a Canberra World War II veteran has been decorated with the Legion of Honour in a ceremony at the French Embassy.Harold Chandler enlisted in the Royal Navy in 1942 and in 1944 his squadron was in the air as part of the D-Day invasion. Mr Chandler's squadron patrolled seas to the west of the D-Day landings, to prevent enemy U-boat attacks, and his plan..>> view originalAusgrid spotlight turns to Canberra
It's day three in the Ausgrid post-season and attention is back on the politicians. Street Talk understands Federal Cabinet is due to meet on Thursday and you would have to think it would be a perfect time to think about Ausgrid and the pending national interest test. Expectations are South Australian senator Nick Xenophon will also pipe back up, after earlier writing a letter to federal treasurer Scott Morrison flagging concerns about the possible sale of NSW electricity distributor Ausgrid to..>> view originalNEAFL: Canberra Demons sack coach Ben Waite
The Canberra Demons have sacked coach Ben Waite less than a year in to the club's foundation season.The club has won only two games and general manager Shaun Young said it was important the franchise continued its shift away from the Eastlake Demons affiliation and focused on player development in the ACT. Canberra Demons coach Ben Waite will not have his contract renewed. Photo: Matt Bedford "We just felt that through a review we needed to change the current structure in order to be a t..>> view original
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