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Rates rises biggest in Canberra's inner north

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr explains why his government is focussing on raising revenue through rates, rather than other taxes, and why rates are increasing another 9 per cent. PT2M38S 620 349. Autoplay OnOff; Video feedback; Video settings. >> 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

Canberra Raiders winger Jordan Rapana returns to tackle Newcastle Knights

Canberra Raiders winger Jordan Rapana will return from a one-week layoff with an ankle injury to face the Newcastle Knights at Hunter Stadium on Saturday. Rapana's inclusion is the only change to the Raiders team which was beaten 24-12 by the Brisbane ... >> view original

Canberra Raiders adamant Aidan Sezer is coming despite Daly Cherry-Evans ...

Raiders chief executive Don Furner is adamant Gold Coast Titans recruit Aidan Sezer will honour his contract with Canberra despite Daly Cherry-Evans electing to stay at Manly. Cherry-Evans' drawn-out decision to backflip on his deal with the Titans and ... >> view original

Smoke expected across Canberra during Kowen Forest burns

A series of hazard reduction burns at Kowen Forest in the next week are expected to shift smoke across Canberra. An ACT Parks and Conservation Service spokesman said the burns would begin on Wednesday and should be be completed next week, ... >> view original

Taxi driver sexually assaulted intoxicated passenger in Canberra

A Canberra taxi driver has pleaded guilty to raping a passenger as he drove her home after a night out in Civic. Neelander Neel Sirohi, 31, picked the woman up at 3.20am from a taxi rank near the Civic bus interchange on Alinga Street in August 2013. >> 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

Northbourne Avenue trees to be chopped down to make way for Canberra's light ...

Canberra residents may be surprised to learn that before construction of Canberra's light rail system proceeds in Northbourne Avenue all the existing trees in the avenue's median will be chopped down. That's right! If you are travelling to work by car ... >> view original

It's been called 'the dirtiest deal you've never heard of.' Source: Supplied

AUSTRALIA'S biggest and most secretive trade agreement now has a price on its head. WikiLeaks, the online mavericks dedicated to spilling state secrets, is offering $100,000 for all 29 sections of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) deal, which have been ... >> view original

Same-sex marriage could be a $1.2 billion stimulus package for business

Legalising same-sex marriage could pump $1.2 billion into the Australian economy, complementing the government's high priority small business agenda rather than distracting from it. Fairfax Media analysis shows that the reform would double as a stimulus ... >> view original