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[ 18 March, 2012; ] If for no other reason than we love a really good poster. Enjoy...
The Greens’ Amanda Bresnan has shared the news they they’ve been inspecting a double decker bus. “I was interested to learn that the showcased double decker can carry more passengers than the standard ACTION articulated bus, and is che...
Andrew Barr has announced there will be two new supermarkets going into Dickson and one will be an Aldi: I am pleased to announce today that the Government will be seeking expressions of interest for the construction of two new supermarkets at Dicks...
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...
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.
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The Health Directorate is asking for community input on their draft immunisation strategy. Comments close on 30 March ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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:
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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! ...
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...
Rain may halt the cricket, but not the weekly ideological stand-off outside the Marie Stopes clinic…
Chanting was heard.
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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...
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...
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