Weston Creek

Crashes at Weston Creek, Kingston

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Stephanie Anderson Emergency services have used hydraulic tools to cut off a car door following a crash in Kingston on Friday morning.

$45m for new pool, oval at Weston Creek

ACT Labor have announced a $45 million cash shower for Weston Creek, promising to building a new 50m swimming pool and an enclosed oval at Stromlo Park if re-elected in October.

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Water back on for Weston Creek

Natasha Rudra A burst water main and an inconveniently-placed tree left about 30 Weston Creek homes high and dry for much of Sunday.

Canberra's $10 million Powerball win

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Matthew Raggatt Someone in the ACT is $10 million richer, but the lucky punter is yet to claim his or her prize.

Eastman inquiry costs already top $1m

David Eastman on his way to the ACT Supreme Court to face charges concerning the murder of Assistant Commissioner Winchester.

Jack Waterford The judicial inquiry into the 1995 conviction of David Eastman for the 1989 murder of Assistant Commissioner Colin Winchester has so far cost ACT taxpayers well over $1 million, though no actual...

Alleged police 'near miss' with child prompts probe

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Stephanie Anderson A near miss allegedly involving a police car and a 10-year-old girl has prompted an internal inquiry by the Australian Federal Police.

City's south rated best place to live

Dr Hitomi Nakanishi with the map of Canberra suburbs that she has developed to show the new measure of quality of life and sustainability with the dark green showing higher satisfaction in that area of Canberra.

Larissa Nicholson South Canberra residents enjoy the city's best quality of life, according to research.

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Military, PS take the most honours

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David Ellery Soldiers and public servants have scored the lion's share of Queen's Birthday honours for ACT and Queanbeyan residents.

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Discount on licence for safe driving

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Peter Jean Canberra motorists with blemish-free driving records will receive a discount on licence renewals.

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Lucky could live on

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Megan Doherty Will Lucky the koala be immortalised in the name of a Canberra park?

Subway robber sentenced

Michael Inman A paranoid schizophrenic who robbed a southside fast food store has been jailed for almost three years.

Restaurants breach laws and underpay workers

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Matthew Raggatt Most ACT restaurants have breached workplace laws, an extensive investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman has revealed.

Non-government schools win big but PS staff feel the pinch

Minister for Education, Joy Burch MLA.

Emma Macdonald Non-government schools have received a windfall in the ACT budget while the number of education bureaucrats will be cut to help pay for new spending.

Gregan pleases the people.. with a caffeine hit

George Gregan's company has become involved in the operation of the new AIS cafe, GG Espresso.

Matthew Raggatt He made his name feeding the nation's fly-halves, now George Gregan has returned home to feed – and meet the caffeine needs – of the crowds at the Australian Institute of Sport.

Introducing, Canberra's centenary babes

Private Capital: Centenary Babies, Chief Minister presents babies born on March 12 with centenary medallions and T-Shirts. 7th of June 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Megan Doherty With an affectionate tone and a twinkle in his eye, Centenary of Canberra patron Sir William Deane sympathised with the mothers who made all the effort to give birth on the national capital's 100th...

Broken legs, broken dreams

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Michael Inman Police shooting victim Jonathan Crowley was in a Sydney rehabilitation centre with two broken legs when he heard the news that his decade-long fight for compensation hit a dead end on Thursday.

Canberra Mornings Live: Friday June 7

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Bringing you breaking news from across the capital and beyond, including weather, traffic updates and what the capital is talking about.

Man pulled gun in service station fight

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Michael Inman A man who allegedly pulled a handgun and said “Do you know who you're dealing with?” during a fight at a southside service station has been denied bail.

Canberra braces for the big wet

Weather, autumn Canberra

Canberra’s dry spell is expected to end as forecasters brace for a wetter than average winter in the capital.

Seriously, ribbons and sugar means business

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Sally Pryor It may be all about sugar and ribbons and spectacular confections, but cake decorating is a serious business.