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Author Archives: Mattenagger

Meteor Shower over Canberra?

By 15 April, 2013

Hi there,
This will hopefully be seen by Gunghalin Al who seems to know all about what’s going on above us at night. I’ve heard that there will be a meteor shower on the night of Monday April 22nd and was hoping Al might be able to give us some info on which  direction we should [...]

Mandala: Canberra local band EP release

By 14 March, 2013

Hi there,
Local lads Mandala have finally received their self funded EP back in hard copy form and would like fans to know that the disc is currently on the shelf, albeit in limited numbers, at Landspeed Records in Civic and at Songland Records in Cooleman Court.
If you’re unfamiliar with their music you can check out [...]

Seeking motoring minded advice in Canberra?

By 9 November, 2012

Greetings,
I’m looking for some advice for selling or trading a white, 2005, Subaru Liberty, 2.5L engine, Manual. Needs an engine rebuild and new front end. The owner is uninsured and can’t afford to repair it himself but doesn’t think he can sell the vehicle as is either.
I feel he should be able to get something [...]

Lock your car, there are thieves about!!

By 1 August, 2012

My room-mate just disturbed some cretins attempting to break into her car which was parked on the street in Wanniassa.
Under the full glow of a street light as well.
They had a car waiting down the road for the get away.
She has reported it to the police but I’d guess they will be moving on [...]

Currawong Chorus in Canberra?

By 20 July, 2012

Can anyone explain the reason that every couple of weeks it seems every Currawong across Canberra decides to break into chorus?
Is it a mating thing?
I certainly don’t dislike the sound but have always wondered about the frequency of it.

Hindmarsh Hinjinx!!!

By 9 June, 2012

Greetings all,
So talking with an acquaintance who lives in Red Hill, I mentioned the fact that, en-route to pick him up.
I had the convenient pleasure of passing the first check point of the Average Speed Saftey Camera with full knowledge that I would be turning off at Mugga Way, hence not completing the average speed check. 
Knowing that [...]

Joey’s Kitchen: Review

By 26 May, 2012

Morning,
I had the pleasure of redeeming my RiotAct gift voucher at Joey’s Kitchen last night and wanted to pass on some praise for the fine meal they provided.
On what was a blissteringly cold evening it was nice to sit in a nice little restaurant and indulge in some fine food and wine.
The meal, [...]

Parking tickets for obstructing traffic and pedestrians in Canberra?

By 23 May, 2012

Morning,
I received a parking ticket yesterday and was wondering if anyone can enlighten me on some of the laws around giving out parking tickets.  I had parked in a residential street in Woden, no parking signs were around nor any red paint on the square gutter. As far as I could tell it was a [...]

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