I have this Canturf (Canberra blend) left over and it’s free to the first person who wants it. A full pallet of Canturf is around 50m2 and I’d say this would be a bit over half.
It’s located in the inner north and it can be taken now or whenever you like.
The turf was delivered last [...]

Driving home from work the other day I noticed the famed red Brodburger caravan appears to have ended its useful life in the back streets of Fyshwick (Wiluna Street, in this case).
May it rust in peace.
[ED and here's a memory of the glorious past]

Apparently one of the four OzLotto winners last night was from Canberra. The total division one prize pool was almost $112 million, so that’s $28 million about to be injected into the ACT economy (or not).
Quoted in the SMH the local winner said:
“First of all we’ll pay off our mortgage then we’ll settle the kids’ [...]

Mrs C and I tried the Tuesday special 2 for 1 pizza deal at The Duxton at O’Connor Shops last night. She had an El Troppo on gluten free base and I had a Pepperoni on a regular base.
Both bases were very good (especially hard to find for gf) and were thin and crisp, just [...]

I first saw this car, near Scrivener Street, on Saturday afternoon with a marked police car and a forensic team in attendance inspecting the damage.
When I went past this afternoon and noticed it was still there I thought it worth snapping a pic for the RiotACT archives.
[Got an image of Canberra you want to [...]

To help promote Canberra’s centenary Australian Capital Tourism wants to create the “world’s first Human Brochure”:
What better way to learn about a place than through the eyes of people who have been there?
That’s why we’re creating the world’s first Human Brochure, so everyday Australians can share their stories of all the great things [...]

This video came my way today thanks to the NFSA twitter account.
The voiceover is filled with gems of a bygone era, as is the title of this thread attests. Produced before Lake Burley Griffin came to be I thought the references to locations to the north or south of the Molonglo River was rather quaint.
The [...]

Ivan Slavich has just sent out a lengthy tome detailing the demise of Canberra’s official bid for an A-league team. It reads in part:
Dear foundation member,
It is with much sadness and regret that I write to inform you that our quest for an A League team for Canberra is over. I would like [...]

I saw this on Cotter Road on Saturday afternoon and thought it should get bonus points for its apparently very rushed parking as well as being a white Commodore.

[ED - Got an image of Canberra you want to share with the world? Email it in to images@the-riotact.com .]

A quick and hopefully easy question for Rioters. I’m after tips on the best place to buy a BBQ in Canberra. So far my travels have taken me to Barbecues Galore, Burning Log, Harvey Norman, Domayne and Bunnings (all in Fyshwick).
The first two specialist stores have been quite good and I will probably end up [...]

A quick shout out for debutant Test cricketer and local lad Nathan Lyon who took 5 for 34 in his debut against Sri Lanka at Galle last night. Not a bad effort for just his sixth first class match!
Given Lyon is so new to the international scene there may a few that have not heard [...]

…today’s effort on the commute home takes the cake. And, for once, this is not a motorist v cyclist observation.
I often cross Commonwealth Ave bridge (city-bound) on my way home and today on the approach to the Parkes Way exit (roughly in line with the Futsal court) I noticed the traffic in all three lanes [...]

After living in the inner north for a few years now I’m still no closer to solving this little riddle – how should one pronounce McCaughey Street?
Is is McCorgi? Or perhaps it might be McCoffee. Or, a new theory put forward to me over the weekend, is it McCackey?
The street in question starts at Barry [...]

(Credit: Red Bull Racing/Getty Images)
Mark Webber’s win in Spain last week was pretty good, but his victory at the Monaco Grand Prix last night is a on a different level (as Mark’s post-race comments suggest). It’s the first time an Aussie has won in Monaco since 1959, when Sir Jack Brabham chalked up the only [...]

[Credit: Getty Images]
A quick shout out to local boy Mark Webber who won the Spanish Grand Prix overnight. Webber started from pole position and was never headed during the race, eventually crossing the line 24 seconds ahead of his nearest rival. Mark also set the quickest times in all three qualifying sessions to round out [...]

Queanbeyan City Council has managed to secure Mark Webber during his busy lead-in to the Australian Grand Prix for a civic reception this coming Monday (22 March).
A motorcade will travel down Crawford Street at 12:30pm before a reception is held at Council Chambers. Queanbeyan Mayor Cr Tim Overall has invited the public [...]

I just heard some interesting local gossip, that is, Godwin Grech is selling his Calwell home and leaving Canberra. The story has even made the national dailies (see HeraldSun.com.au).
With Malcolm Turnbull also out of the spotlight, Grech’s departure sees that last year’s “Utegate” scandal did indeed claim a couple of political scalps, just not the [...]

According to the Crimes Jon Stanhope spoken in support of Brodburger, ”I support the Brodburger location, the van, the service they provide and it’s enormously popular. The people of Canberra are certainly voting with their feet and their stomach.”
The NCA, too, is happy for Brodburger to stay operating from their current Bowen Park location provided [...]

I noticed a big ad in the Canberra Times on the weekend that brought a smile to my car loving heart. For a limited period, starting from 14 November, Canberrans will be able to wash their cars at home. Yay for those of us who like shiny metal bits.
The general exemption runs from 14–29 November [...]

I’m not sure how many Canberrans care about radio, but I quite enjoy listening to the wireless. This is especially the case during the footy and cricket seasons where a bloke can go about his business in the shed with just the dulcit tones of his favourite sportscaster for company.
So, the advent of digital radio [...]

Despite johnboy’s plea, and despite rigging it so the Wallabies gave him a dream debut right here in Canberra, word has come through that James O’Connor is expected to stay with the Western Force.
The deal hasn’t been signed off, but The Australian (via FoxSports) reckon he’ll be staying in Perth until the end of the [...]

I went along to the new Vanity Fair exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery this morning. On show are numerous “celebrity” photographic portraits as featured in the magazine, as well as samples of the magazine from all eras.
A quick history lesson on the mag to help add some context. The magazine first launched in 1913 [...]

Can anyone tell me if there are any inherent problems with using the Long Stay parking at Canberra Airport? Is it safe leaving your car there overnight etc? Any other tips from those who have used the service in the past?
More info and prices already online.
TIA

Over the last couple of days I have noticed that the temporary style accommodation and vehicles around the Tent Embassy opposite Old Parliament House have grown considerably. I guess there may have been increased numbers in town for Australia Day, but that is now over one week ago. Does anybody know if there is another [...]

Spotting this Toyota Echo on my morning commute made me do a quick double take. It is on (or should that be off) Canberra Avenue in Fyshwick, just after the Ipswich Street intersection. It looks pretty clear that the driver had been driving the wrong way on the dual carriageway that would normally take you [...]

[First filed: December 01, 2008 @ 14:20]
The new National Portrait Gallery opens soon.
There’s a preview for members tonight and a media day on Wednesday. I don’t fall into either of those groups but have been driving past the site pretty much every weekday during its construction.
I reckon the building looks pretty cool and [...]

A quick reminder to all that next Tuesday (4 November) we’ve again been granted the opportunity to forget the troubles of work and watch the Melbourne Cup at our venue of choice, presumably somewhere that allows us to interact with our family and/or community. Yay Canberra!
Source: Chief Minister’s Department

[ 28 September, 2008; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]

This Sunday from 10am-3pm the German Autofest will be held at Rond Terraces by the Lake, just off Anzac Parade. It’s pretty much a show’n'shine of all things German. There’ll be the usual array of classic old Mercedes-Benz and Porsche models, as well as current day cars from all the major some great old [...]

Having recently availed myself with a new HD television I am generally enjoying the experience.
However, can anyone tell me why Southern Cross (10) and WIN (9) do not provide a complete HD station? They only broadcast a few slim offerings in to Canberra, with a loop of generic scenery/images filling in the rather large [...]

I’m sure a few people will have seen this story already, if not check out the slideshow on the CTimes. According to the ABC it was a multi-vehicle accident and 400 litres of fuel was spilled. Apparently most of Fyshwick was without power as a result. Although, I work in Fyshwick, on the Canberra Ave [...]

[First filed: July 15, 2008 @ 10:31]
As many of you will be aware ABC TV launched a new comedy-drama last week called The Hollowmen. It is Working Dog’s latest creation and to quote the show’s website it is set “in the Central Policy Unit, a special think tank set up by the Prime Minister to [...]

ACT Opposition leader Zed Seselja has called on the the ACT Government to follow the lead of Queensland Labor by scrapping stamp duty for first home buyers on houses under $500,000 (as reported on the ABC website).
Zed says he will run with this policy at the upcoming election.
So, can Pottsy please tell us [...]