Night of play becomes week of luxury
Julieanne Strachan BRIDES and grooms are ditching the traditional ''last night of freedom'' parties on the eve of their weddings in favour of extended hens and bucks holidays.
Hyatt becomes gallery with 550 works of art
Julieanne Strachan THE beautiful surrounds of the Federation Ballroom at the Hyatt Hotel were transformed yesterday morning into a temporary art gallery, with the grand and palatial space fitted out with more than 550...
Spotlight on supported living options
Julieanne Strachan AN IN-DEPTH look at the future of the ACT's pool of supported accommodation is urgently needed, Carers ACT has said.
Good buy on quiet day
auction Watch By Julieanne Strachan THIS three-bedroom home in Carnegie Crescent, Narrabundah attracted spirited bidding at auction yesterday.
Popular cafes fail hygiene standards
Julieanne Strachan Landmark Canberra eatery Gus' Cafe in Civic and the My Cafe establishment at Manuka were both forced to close yesterday on the orders of the Health Protection Service.
Price hike looms for swim lessons
Julieanne Strachan Parents of ACT public school children will likely have to dig deeper for swimming lessons next financial year, with swim coaches warning the ACT government they cannot continue making losses.
Victims: alcohol fuels attacks
Julieanne Strachan When Tony (not his real name) was set upon by a group of men and king hit from the side at a Civic nightspot in January, he had no idea that his attacker held something in their hands.
Creme de la creme cinema at Canberra's French film festival
Julieanne Strachan LOVE, hate and everything in between will grace Canberra screens next month, when the Alliance Francaise presents its annual French Film Festival.
Victims urged to report sexual assault as Belconnen tops list
Julieanne Strachan ACT POLICING has urged victims of sexual offences to continue coming forward with reports about attacks so the perpetrators can be identified.
