The teenage skating prodigy seen shredding down Canberra's Black Mountain in a video that has amassed thousands of views online has warned novices not to attempt the serious slope.
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Downhill skateboarder Connor Nonas, 16, who is currently ranked 25th in the world in the sport for his age, said he has worked for four years to conquer the mountain and is acutely aware of the risks involved.
- Polling has just closed in Britain's historic Brexit referendum to decide if they want the United Kingdom to remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union. Follow it live here.
- Environmentalists fear a vulnerable eagle species will disappear from the ACT when the CSIRO allows developers onto its large research field station in Canberra's north-west.
- The West Australian government's costly scrapping of its light-rail network has sparked a war of words in ACT as the territory's election nears.
- Centrelink is pressuring its public servants to manipulate waiting time figures and make the agency's performance look better, insiders have alleged.
- Canberra grandmother Carol Taloni was in her 60s when she sought bereavement counselling from SIDS and Kids ACT to finally come to terms with the loss of her stillborn son.
- The number of youth suicides in the ACT is likely being grossly underestimated because of poor data collection, frustrating government-appointed experts tasked with researching child deaths.
- A man out on bail who reported to a Canberra police station with a stolen bank card and a "significant" quantity of drugs hidden in his sock was "either not real bright or incredibly arrogant", according to a magistrate.
- To sport, ACT Brumbies playmaker Matt Toomua will use his Test recall to stake a claim to be Australia's No.12 for the rest of the year, revealing he feared a knee injury would cut short his time in the Wallabies jersey.
- Fullback Jack Wighton's return from suspension might also signal the return of the Canberra Raiders' barometer as he gets his rollercoaster season back on track.
11.46am: ACT Policing has confirmed all earlier crashes are now clear.
10.29am: A tow truck has also been called to a single car crash blocking one eastbound lane at the Hindmarsh Drive exit of the Tuggeranong Parkway.
10.28am: The tow trucks have been called to a two-car crash on Mouat Street in Lyneham near the intersection with Brigalow Street. Traffic was heavily impact, police said.
9.53am: There's been a crash on Mouat Street in Lyneham near the intersection with Brigalow Street.
9.43am: One eastbound lane is blocked at the Hindmarsh Drive exit of the Tuggeranong Parkway after a single-car crash. Police say to avoid the area.
9.40am: There's been a prang on the Hindmarsh Drive exit at Chifley. Emergency services are there.
If you see any accidents or have any info on the morning commute, let us know whenever it is safe to do so. Email morningblog@canberratimes.com.au or tweet us @canberratimes.
Road closures
Ginninderra Drive eastbound, from Coulter Drive and William Webb Drive, will be reduced to one lane from Thursday 23 June 2016 to Friday 8 July 2016
The following roads and crossings remain closed following wet weather:
London Bridge Road at the southern entrance to Googong Foreshores
- Point Hut Crossing
- Oaks Estate Crossing
- Sunshine Crossing
- Angle Crossing
- the unsealed section of Boboyan Road (to all traffic except four wheel drive vehicles)
- the unsealed section of Brindabella Road (to all traffic except four wheel drive vehicles).
The following recreational areas remain closed:
- Googong Foreshores downstream picnic area (at the northern end)
- Googong Foreshores boat ramp.
Artist Fiona Hall's exhibition Wrong Way Time is on at the National Gallery of Australia until July 10.
The ultimate foodie festival, the Canberra Region Truffle Festival is back for another year until August.
Bush Capital: The natural history of the ACT at the Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG) shows the natural history of the Territory with specimens, illustrations, photographs, works of art and sound. From March 12 to June 26. Free.
Come to the National Archives and explore exquisite garments, sleek fashion shoots, designers, retailers and bloggers in Faith, Fashion, Fusion - Muslim Women's Style in Australia. Until September 4.
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Today: Cloudy. High (80%) chance of showers, most likely this afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm and possible hail in the late morning and afternoon. Max 9.
Saturday: Partly cloudy. Areas of morning frost. Light winds.Min -2, max 10.
Sunday: Partly cloudy. Widespread morning frost. Light winds. Min -3, max 10.
