Woman dies in two-car collision in Canberra's southern suburbs
A woman has died after a two-car collision on Isabella Drive in Chisholm in Canberra's southern suburbs.The Canberra Times understands the woman died at the scene after a collision with another car at about 4.40pm on Thursday afternoon. A woman has died in a two vehicle crash on Isabella drive, Chisholm. Photo: Jay Cronan It was the ninth death on ACT roads this year and second road fatality this week, after a man died after a car crashed into a tree and caught fire on Antill Street, Do..>> view originalDesign Canberra launches new look festival
Design Canberra has launched for 2016 with a new look and feel and more than 100 events.Returning for its third year, the design festival, run by Craft ACT, has grown from nine days to a full month, with events held over four weekends from October 27. Printmaker Megan Jackson designed the logo for this year's Design Canberra. Photo: Jil Hogan The program includes events, activations and workshops featuring landscape design, architecture and industrial design, to technology, fashion, jewe..>> view original"Chip off the old block" Jane Halton farewells Canberra's public ...
Former public servant Max "The Axe" Moore-Wilton once told Jane Halton, early in her career, she was "a real chip off the old block".It was one of several anecdotes the retiring Finance Department secretary recalled in her valedictory speech to about 260 Canberrans at the latest in the Institute of Public Administration of Australia ACT's secretary series, on Thursday night. Departing Finance Department chief Jane Halton farewells public service after 33 years, 14 as secretary of two feder..>> view originalReserve Bank pays $3.22 billion dividend to Canberra
The Reserve Bank will pay the federal government its biggest dividend since the global financial crisis, transferring $3.22 billion to the Treasury's coffers, after its profits were helped by a drop in the Australian dollar.The central bank notched up $2.88 billion in profit in the year to June, helped by higher fee revenue and valuation gains on its portfolio of financial assets, its annual report said on Thursday. More Business Videos Previous slide Next slide Glenn S..>> view originalCanberra Weekender: What's on October 14-16
The entries in this year's Canberra International Riesling Challenge will be available to taste on Saturday at Albert Hall. Photo: Graham Tidy All weekend FLORIADE It's the last chance to check out the month-long floral festival and celebration of spring at Commonwealth Park. There are blooms, workshops, cooking demonstrations, children's activities, gardening tips and live entertainment. Until October 16. Commonwealth Park. Free entry. 9am-5.30pm.MURRUMBATEMAN FIELD DAYS On for its ..>> view originalBecome a Canberra Times member today
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr and opposition leader Jeremy Hanson in the ACT leadership debate at the National Press Club. Photo: Rohan Thomson TODAY'S TOP STORIES TRAFFIC 9.15am: Police say both the Tuggeranong Parkway and Mitchell crashes look clear to them. 8:30am: Police say all cars are off the road from the Tuggeranong Parkway crash and tow-trucks have arrived but there is still debris about and significant delays for northbound traffic. It is understood the crash in Mitchell h..>> view originalSpring's touch inspires Canberra photographers
As the blossoms began to bloom on a tree just outside granddaughter Jasmin's room in Dunlop, marking the beginning of spring, Barbara Mecham noticed an unmissable photo opportunity.The picture is of Bo the cat, sitting restfully in his favourite tree and makes up just one of the pictures sent as part of The Canberra Times spring photo competition. Canberra Times spring photocomp (2016) -?Barbara Mecham - My Grandcat Bo enjoying the spring blossoms. In his backyard at Dunlop. This photo was..>> view originalHSC 2016: Canberra and Queanbeyan students begin exams
Close to 270 Canberra and Queanbeyan students sat their first HSC exam on Thursday as one of the final cohorts to sit the test before the NSW Government makes sweeping reforms. Canberra grammar school year 12 students begin their HSC English exams. Partrick Soulsby prior to commencement of the exam. Photo: Karleen Minney At Canberra Grammar School 120 boys sat the English exam, while at Queanbeyan's Karabar High School 120 students also explored the concept of "discovery" was conveyed t..>> view originalHealthy Tradie Project: Canberra initiative aims to improve work and ...
Healthy Tradie Project: Canberra initiative aims to improve work and life for construction workers Posted October 13, 2016 16:25:39 A new mindfulness and exercise program for Canberra construction workers is hoping to improve health and prevent suicide.The program is spear-headed by Pip Seldon, who has a personal experience with the issue.At the age of 35, her eldest brother, a carpenter, took his own life.In a bid to prevent other families experiencing the same traum..>> view originalCanberra Liberals pledge to roll back pay parking
The Liberals have vowed to roll back pay parking and look to improve access at the Canberra Hospital and the University of Canberra if elected on Saturday. Liberals leader Jeremy Hanson and Giulia Jones want to scale back paid parking in Canberra. Photo: Karleen Minney The proposal has been criticised a "desperate last ditch" vote grab by ACT Labor leader Andrew Barr, who announced $9.8 million over four years for nine new nurses and training for another 30.The Liberals would abolish ni..>> view original
Monday, October 24, 2016
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