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Canberra's extreme run of overnight lows 'only seen every 10 to 15 years'

Canberra's latest string of frosty mornings has hit a new benchmark for extreme overnight temperatures. Since early Monday morning Canberrans have spent more hours in temperatures below zero than above. Overnight, Canberrans shivered though a low of ... >> view original

Motorist dies after car ploughs into tree, catches fire in Canberra's north

A driver has died after their car crashed into a tree and caught fire in Canberra's north this morning, bringing the death toll on ACT roads to six this year. About 4:55am, ACT police were called to a single car crash on Ginninderra Drive in Latham ... >> view original

Canberra weather: Cold, frosty mornings to continue before a warm long weekend

Canberrans have spent more time shivering through sub-zero temperatures than enjoying the sunshine recently but the capital is set for a mild reprieve over the long weekend. The mercury hung below zero degrees for more than 12 hours between Tuesday ... >> view original

Interactive online tour gives aerial view of Canberra at dusk

With a deep blue Lake Burley Griffin, bright red sunset, and fluorescent green grass – an online aerial tour shows Canberra as you've never seen it before, where even traffic congestion looks appealing. The interactive website puts the viewer in the ... >> view original

Canberra has found its mojo

Thanks to some key restaurateurs and entrepreneurs (and a complete rethink in urban planning by the ACT Government), Canberra now has some interesting places to hang out. You may even spot a hipster or two. From drinks at Monster restaurant and bar ... >> view original

Demolition of Canberra public housing moves one step closer

Wrecking balls are set to swing across central Canberra as the ACT government moves forward with controversial plans to demolish ageing and run-down public housing buildings. On Thursday, the government's Land Development Agency will lodge ... >> view original

Canberra water, sewerage bills could rise on average $8 in 2015-16

The average Canberra household faces a rise of about $8 a year on its combined water and sewerage bill. The Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission (ICRC) today handed down maximum prices that Canberra water utility Icon Water can ... >> view original

ACT budget: Canberra drivers to do the budget heavy lifting with little in ...

ACT NRMA corporate affairs manager Ron Collins said Canberra's motorists were going to contribute a significant amount to this year's ACT budget, but they were seeing very little in return. "Unfortunately it looks like the poor old motorist is going to ... >> view original

Canberra inmates moved to interim accommodation at Symonston as main jail ...

The ACT Government has begun moving prisoners to the Symonston Correctional Centre, as Canberra's jail reaches capacity. The number of prisoners inside the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) has risen to 353, but the jail was only built to ... >> view original

Gold Coast won't try to change the mind of Canberra Raiders recruit Aidan Sezer

"I can reassure all the Canberra fans that we're not in the business of trying to convince people to renege on commitments that they've already made," Annesley told Fairfax Media on Wednesday night. "We've been asked that several times today and we're ... >> view original