Thursday, October 20, 2016

ACT election: Results trickle in as polling booths close across ... and other top stories.

  • ACT election: Results trickle in as polling booths close across ...

    ACT election: Results trickle in as polling booths close across ...
    ACT election: Results trickle in as polling booths close across Canberra Updated October 15, 2016 19:33:56 Despite swings against both ACT Labor and the Canberra Liberals, early results indicate both leaders of the major parties will be re-elected into the next Legislative Assembly.Polling booths in the ACT election closed at 6:00pm and counting is underway. A record 83,000 Canberrans cast their votes in pre-poll this election, many more via postal vote, and results hav..
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  • What's on in Canberra's arts scene

    What's on in Canberra's arts scene from October 14 Date: October 14 2016 Sally Pryor  Finding the essence at Form It's time to slow down and focus; Sydney artist Trish Yates aims to draw your vision with her new solo show of print and 3D works just opened at Form in Queanbeyan. Her semi-abstract woodblock and monotype prints are inspired by trees and the broader landscape: "Her latest works also explore the potential of multi-plate monotypes to capture the gentle transition ..
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  • New Homes: The Capitol to bring hotel-style luxury to Canberra

    The Capitol, 31-39 London Circuit $309,900-plus Canberra’s first five-star hotel-style residential development officially hits the market this Saturday, but 25 per cent of The Capitol’s apartments have already been snapped up. Crafted director Matt James says the company has fielded interest from a range of buyers keen to own their slice of this exclusive development. “It demonstrates that there has been a pent-up demand for high-end city projects,” James says. “The site is so special, we reall..
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  • The Canberra homes that combine the best of city and country

    The Canberra homes that combine the best of city and country
    Space, scenery and serenity are a few of the attractions that lure Canberra buyers to rural properties, but some are finding homes that offer all of these benefits without crossing the ACT border. It’s the bush capital, after all, and reserve at the back door is one of the perks of living in this picturesque corner of the world. Greenery has been an integral part of the Canberra master plan since the days of Walter Burley Griffin. New suburbs in Molonglo Valley and Gungahlin are nestled among b..
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  • Canberra Raiders prop Paul Vaughan accepts St George Dragons ...

    Canberra Raiders prop Paul Vaughan accepts St George Dragons ...
    Canberra Raiders prop Paul Vaughan will join the St George Illawarra Dragons after accepting a three-year deal.The paperwork is expected to be finalised on Monday, with the representative front-rower signing a $1.75 million, three-year, flexible deal to become the latest Raider to switch to the Red V. Paul Vaughan has accepted a three-year deal with the St George Dragons. Photo: Jay Cronan He'll join former Raiders Josh Dugan, Joel Thompson and Josh McCrone at the Dragons, with Sam Willi..
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  • Brumbies, Mojo bring a highlight to a night for leukaemia

    Brumbies, Mojo bring a highlight to a night for leukaemia
    More than 1000 Canberrans – from families to the towering team of Brumbies players and supporters – turned out for a special Light the Night fundraiser at Eastlake Parade on Friday night.Among the many families were the McLeans, who brought their puppy, Mojo, along for the walk. Arabella McLean, 8, Callus McLean, 6, and dog Mojo at the Canberra Leukaemia Foundation Light the Night walk to help more Australians beat blood cancer through research and support. Photo: Jay Cronan Michelle Vae..
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  • Tim the Yowie Man: Murrumbidgee musings

    Tim the Yowie Man: Murrumbidgee musings
    In the final part of a three part series on the cultural and natural secrets of the ACT's electorates, Tim the Yowie Man shines the spotlight on Murrumbidgee. Boundaries: Murrumbidgee is a five member electorate comprising the districts of Molonglo Valley, Weston Creek, Woden Valley, Coree (including the village of Uriarra) and Stromlo, the Tuggeranong suburb of Kambah, and that portion of Tuggeranong District adjacent to Kambah to the west of Athllon Drive.Did You Know? The name 'Murrumbidgee..
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  • Cricket ACT CEO Cameron French hopes to draw Sydney Thunder ...

    Cricket ACT CEO Cameron French hopes to draw Sydney Thunder ...
    Cricket ACT CEO Cameron French. Photo: Cricket ACT Canberra looms as a potential Big Bash League venue, with Cricket Australia in talks to extend the length of the increasingly popular competition.Cricket ACT chief executive Cameron French said Cricket Australia was looking to add one extra game per team in season 2017-18, boosting the summer of cricket's already jam-packed schedule.Cricket Australia has indicated a desire to host games in regional areas with the likes of Canberra, Geel..
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  • ACT Brumbies concede rugby must change for financial future as ...

    ACT Brumbies concede rugby must change for financial future as ...
    The ACT Brumbies say they will continue working with the ARU to find a way to make rugby financially viable, conceding the game must change for it to be successful in the future.But interim Brumbies boss Phil Thomson says the Super Rugby franchise will not rush into a decision on any potential structural changes or a mooted alliance with Australian rugby powerbrokers. ARU boss Bill Pulver has met with the Brumbies to discuss a potential private equity partnership. Photo: Elesa Kurtz The ..
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