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[ 18 May, 2012 to 20 May, 2012. ] And so we come to the end of another fun filled week in the Capital. What's worth seeing and doing around town this weekend? Just leave your ideas in the comments....
Territory and Municipal Services are warning of increasing numbers of the winged menace known as the European Wasp: The number of European wasp nests reported in Canberra this year has increased by 15 percent in comparison to the same period last ye...
ACT Policing has released CCTV images of the two offenders responsible for the burglary and theft which occurred at McDonald’s Westfield Woden on Sunday 6 May, in the hope someone can identify them. Between 1.00am and 2.00am, two men entered ...
The sentencing of Matthew Turner for the armed robbery of the Weston Creek Labor Club does offer an interesting insight into the mind of the criminal. With the money Matthew and his girlfriend went on a bit of a spree which included: – A red 1993 BMW 318i – A 50 inch LG brand plasma tele...
The Brumbies have made a statement on Christian Lealiifano’s ankle injury which has seen the rising star go under the knife today. For those wondering about the future here’s the plan: we spoke about in the change room and it’s not great but it’s just another challenge that’s been...
It seems the fogs and frosts are upon us even before the leaves have finished their turn.
Above is Geekette’s morning shot of Lake Burley Griffin.
Overheard has been snapping similar scenes:
If you’ve got a picture of fogs or frosts around Canberra email them in to images@the-riotact....
Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions of what I could do my 12 year old daughter on the weekends during the day in or around Canberra? ...
[ 13 May, 2012; ]
We've had this in for your attention:
ANU Women’s Football Club & the Gungahlin Jets Women’s Football Club in conjunction with AFL Canberra invite you to attend
PINK FOOTY DAY
Date Sunday 13th May 2012
Venue South Oval, Corner of Ward and Garran Road, ANU Campus
...
I feel really stupid, but I forgot to move my bicycle to the back after I used it to do my shopping. Left it parked against the front of the house in Watson last night and this morning it was gone.
I brought this bike over on the plane from Belgium over 10 years ago. It [...]...
Last year Andrew Luton impressed us with his hang gliding release from a hot air balloon.
Today he’s sent in a cracking shot with this note:
Here is a picture from a flight of mine yesterday (6 May) out at Spring Range, 10km’s north of Hall.
This is one of the main Hang Gliding and Pa...
The Liberals’ Alistair Coe is burnishing his chainsaw credentials with demands that more be done to lop down old trees around Canberra: The ACT Labor Government has had a year to remove 900 dangerous trees across Canberra, but has only removed 100 so far. ACT Shadow Urban Services Minister Al...
Australian National University Centre for Gambling Research If you play ‘pokies’ at least once per week and are over 18, please help us with our research by calling 1800 251 880 (freecall) to do a short telephone interview, where you will be asked about yor gambling participation and general q...
We’ve had these thoughts sent in by an informed reader who chooses to remain anonymous. The potential concern about the audit performance of the School of Music is certainly food for thought.
The announcement of job cuts and program changes at the ANU School of Music last week was viewed as a...
[ 9 June, 2012; 7:00 pm; ] In 2012 the Australian National University Football Club (ANU FC) celebrates its 50th Anniversary as the home of football for ANU students, staff, alumni and lovers of the beautiful game. From humble beginnings in 1962, the club has grown to become an ACT football powerhou...
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