Few diners at reopened Copa
Fleta Page THE Copa Brazilian Churrasco reopened for business on Saturday night, six days after closing its doors because 140 people had fallen ill with salmonella poisoning after eating there.
e-waste a valuable resource, get the picture?
Fleta Page The first year of the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme has seen more than 3000 tonnes of e-waste recycled in the territory.
Egg comes before chickens in food poisoning
Fleta Page There has been an average of 100 cases a year of salmonella poisoning - or salmonellosis - in the ACT since 1991, but the number is actually higher as not everyone affected seeks medical attention.
Bad mayonnaise poisons 140 people
Stephanie Anderson and Fleta Page Mayonnaise used in the potato salad at the Copa Brazilian Churrasco has been confirmed as the source of the salmonella outbreak.
Skywhale: Success story or a big boob?
Peter Jean and Fleta Page Amid cries of "Hindenboob'', the ACT government has been accused of subjecting the national capital to ridicule by commissioning the controversial Skywhale balloon artwork to mark Canberra's...
Trouble in paradise: celebrants oppose new fee
Julie Power and Fleta Page A new annual fee will increase the cost of civil weddings and force many celebrants out of business if it is introduced on July 1, says a coalition representing most of Australia's 10,500 civil...
Square gets Shakespearean touch after name change
Fleta Page Two significant contributors to Canberra were recognised on Thursday with the unveiling of Heather and Arthur Shakespeare Square in Civic.
Three-year space odyssey opens new frontiers
Fleta Page Canberra will be soon be able to communicate further into the universe with Tidbinbilla's newest communication antenna, known as Deep Space Station 35, due to be lifted into place on Friday morning.
Telstra staff soon to be under one roof
Fleta Page Telstra employees will be moving into a new office in Braddon, spelling the end of an era.
Cafe's chips and gravy what the customers crave
Fleta Page Cafe Hoz in The Canberra Hospital since 1995 is well-known for one fatty dish.
Disaster memorial now more accessible
Fleta Page Memory of a stream of molten metal running through grass has stayed with David Nott for 73 years.
Wait here and you will never miss the bus
Fleta Page The idea of waiting for a bus that is never going to come may seem infuriating, but not for dementia patients.
Smells, air quality not on the nose at tip
Fleta Page More concerns have been raised over the planned expansion of the Mugga Lane tip.
Police, medics issue siren call to drivers
Fleta Page Police and emergency services are reminding drivers what to do when they see and hear lights and sirens.
Primrose remembered by sailing community
Fleta Page The Canberra sailing community gathered to remember one its key members on Wednesday afternoon after former Commodore Neil Primrose of the Canberra Yacht Club died last week, aged 71.
Plenty of animal magnetism as fans get in the groove
Fleta Page The sun finally turned up for the annual Groovin The Moo festival at the University of Canberra.
Braddon, Kingston ... Oaks Estate? Hot spot out of hiding
Meredith Clisby and Fleta Page The border suburb of Oaks Estate is not usually linked with the affluent and bustling areas of Braddon, Kingston and Downer.
Heads or tails, everyone's a winner in a friendly game of two-up
Fleta Page It has been nearly two years since the Canberra Services Club burnt down, but Canberrans again flocked to the site of the club on Thursday to indulge in an annual game of two-up.
Cold spell to have city shivering
Fleta Page It's time to get out the flannel sheets and winter pyjamas, with minimum temperatures set to drop in the next couple of days and a forecast for possible snow in the region above 1400 metres.
Chalk one up for a rainbow connection
Fleta Page Spurred on by New Zealand passing marriage equality legislation, Canberrans showed their support for same-sex marriage by chalking a rainbow on the footpath of Garema Place on Thursday night.
