The RiotACT is an online forum for news and views in the Canberra and ACT Region.It's an open and interactive ACT online soapbox - a Riot.
"History will be kind to us, because we will write it"

CURRENT ISSUES

Ask RiotACT

Buses

Supermarkets

Cotter dam

Fitters' workshop

Advertisement

RECENT ARTICLES

The Greenroom returns

By 5 February, 2012

Facebook informs that the legendary Greenroom is materialising in the Woden Tradies in March. If things go well and you all go along it could be around longer! For the month of MARCH the Greenroom shall take up residence at the Woden Tradies Club and test the waters of live music to incite a new pe...

0

Canberras Holgate brothers make the Tropfest finals

By 5 February, 2012

Canberra's Holgate brothers make the Tropfest finals Tropfest’s list of finalists for 2012 has an ACT entry! MATCHBOX BROTHERS DIRECTOR: Scott Holgate, Brent Holgate PRODUCER: Scott Holgate, Brent Holgate STATE: ACT Two brothers and one matchbox car. Congratulations to them! Looking forward to seeing it. ...

0

Your thoughts wanted on the Immunisation Strategy

By 5 February, 2012

The Health Directorate is asking for community input on their draft immunisation strategy. Comments close on 30 March ...

1

Wild Kambah teen behind the wheel

By 5 February, 2012

ACT Policing has arrested a 16-year-old youth after a vehicle pursuit early this morning (Saturday, 4 February). Around 1.05am, members from Tuggeranong Police Station were conducting a mobile patrol in Kambah when they saw a dark coloured Hyundai sedan travelling on Jenke Street. After seeing the p...

0

Syrian embassy attack

By 5 February, 2012

News.com have a piece of Canberra joining in a global wave of attacks on Syrian embassies in the wake of the trouble in Homs. A GROUP of men stormed the Syrian embassy in Canberra following a bloody masccare in Homs that left more than 300 people dead, as a double-veto blocked a crucial UN resolutio...

0

Looking for someone who knows something about canes.

By 4 February, 2012

I recently acquired an antique ivory cane, however the head has detached from the stick. The head is basically a rounded knob and the stick is hollow inside but filled with a transparent yellow resin substance which I assume holds all the ivory together. I want to reattach the head and possibly add ...

9

Identify those berries

By 4 February, 2012

Identify those berries We have a berry bush growing in our yard over our grape vines. The berries are bitter and they have a strange foamy flesh and alot of air in the berry. Here are some piccies: ...

7

Restaurants that provide low fat options?

By 3 February, 2012

Does anyone know of any restaurants around Canberra that provide low fat options for dieters?  I have been dieting pretty hard in an attempt to wash away the sins of the Christmas holidays and would like a break from home cooked stuff for a night.  Thanks for any ideas! ...

13

On ABC 7.30 tonight

By 3 February, 2012

The RiotACT hating Ross Solly is compereing 7.30ACT on the ABC tonight and they’ve sent in this list of topics to be covered: – The closing of All Bar Nun. – The tale of William Throsby Bridges, founder of Duntroon. – Because of the wet, the grass is long – and CSIRO expert...

31

Umbrellas at 5 paces. Images of Canberra

By 3 February, 2012

Umbrellas at 5 paces. Images of Canberra Rain may halt the cricket, but not the weekly ideological stand-off outside the Marie Stopes clinic… Chanting was heard. [ED - Got an image of Canberra you want to share with the world? Email it in to images@the-riotact.com ] ...

9

Lights go live for the corner of Majura and Phillip Avenues

By 3 February, 2012

Lights go live for the corner of Majura and Phillip Avenues Slowly all possibility of exercising judgment, and cocking it up, are removed from our roads. Andrew Barr has announced the new lights at the intersection of Majura Avenue and Phillip Avenue in Hackett have gone live: The lights will be particularly welcome news for residents living in Hackett, Wat...

12

Lights go out at Kingston Library

By 3 February, 2012

Territory and Municipal Services are apologising for losing Kingston Library: Kingston Library is unable to open at the moment due to a power failure in the area. Libraries ACT apologises for any inconvenience. Kingston Library will re-open as soon as power is restored to the area UPDATE 03/02/12 13...

2
Advertisement
Advertisement
GET PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP
Advertisement

Selective media distribution

View Results

Loading ... Loading ...

IMAGES OF CANBERRA

Advertisement

PARTNERS

Advertisement
Copyright © 2010 Riot Act. All rights reserved