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First week of winter to deliver frost and fresh snow to Canberra region

Frost will form, snow will fall and the mercury is predicted to plunge well below zero in Canberra's first week of winter. And while a few flakes fell over parts of southern Tuggeranong on Monday morning, it was residents in areas south and east of the ... >> view original

Soaring Canberra real estate prices see more homes sell for above $1 million ...

If you think $1 million will buy a lot of house in Canberra, it might be time to think again - or at least lower your expectations. While they used to be the domain of Canberra's rich and famous, million-dollar homes are now firmly in the sights of so ... >> view original

Canberra home values jump but modest level of growth expected

Canberra experienced the biggest jump in home values among Australian capital cities in May despite a stall in growth in all but two cities. But forecasters predict a more "modest" level of growth in the capital despite the small spike. Canberra ... >> view original

Canberra mum and newborn burned in 'horrific' house fire

Amaroo's Laura Hunter has spoken out for the first time after she and her 9-week-old daughter Molly suffered serious burns in a devastating house fire in April. Photo: Supplied. Laura Hunter was too horrified by the sight of a blue flame as it licked ... >> view original

Canberra Raiders slump to third straight loss against Brisbane Broncos

From the next set after Andrew McCullough kicked a 40-20, the Broncos exposed Canberra's up and in defence again when Hunt's cut out pass gave Jordan Kahu a saloon passage to the try line after Raiders winger Edrick Lee was caught out of position. >> view original

Real Big Tony Abbott puppet provides cartoon commentary in Canberra

In an interview with 666 ABC Canberra, Mr Armstrong said the puppet had presented an excellent opportunity to make people think. "People are beginning to expect to see Tony out and about with a comment each Wednesday in Canberra," he said. Real Big ... >> view original

Majura Pines mountain biking trails reopen in Canberra

Mountain biking trails at Majura Pines reopened in Canberra over the weekend after being closed for the construction of the Majura Parkway. Michael Davison from the Majura Pines Trail Alliance said the trails had been closed for nearly three years. "It ... >> view original

Canberra Liberals pledge $146 million for transport, roads if elected next year

The Canberra Liberals say they will invest $146 million into public transport and road infrastructure if they are elected into government next year. Opposition spokesman Alistair Coe said under the party's transport plan, 50 new buses and drivers would ... >> view original

Booing Milford 'like booing Santa Claus' as former Raider returns to Canberra

Former Brisbane five-eighth Ben Ikin says jeering Anthony Milford in his return to Canberra would be "like booing Santa Claus" and is confident Raiders fans will show him respect when he faces his old club for the first time on Saturday. Sacked Raider ... >> view original

FFA Centre of Excellence hammers Canberra FC 6-3 in National Premier League

Canberra FC coach Zoran Glavinic blasted his side's lacklustre defence after leaking six goals to the FFA Centre of Excellence on Saturday. Nicholas Pantetta and Charlie Devereux both scored doubles for the FFA COE in the 6-3 romp at the AIS to take it ... >> view original