Ready for take off: ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Photo: Chris Pearce
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Andrew Barr has conceded the ACT government's long running efforts to land international flights for Canberra could so far be limited to raising awareness of the city and region's tourism potential.
Mr Barr met NSW Premier Mike Baird on Thursday, pitching the potential of direct international flights as an opportunity for Canberra region towns as well as the capital's tourism providers.
- A beaming Malcolm Turnbull, his face streaming with sweat, experienced the Force Majeure of one of President Joko Widodo's famous blusukan (impromptu visits) during his one-day visit to Indonesia.
- The Turnbull government has pushed back at the Senate's bid to force Australia's wealthiest private companies to disclose the tax they pay.
- The Australian Communications and Media Authority's critical talks in Geneva are under the threat of disruption caused by industrial action.
- More than $5.67 million in criminal assets were seized by the Australian Federal Police last financial year, including four homes and a car linked to ACT crimes.
- The ACT unemployment rate has increased for the sixth consecutive month, despite the national rate dropping below 6 per cent for the second time in 18 months.
Tim Cahill takes a shot. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Tim Cahill gave a bumper Canberra crowd a night to remember on Thursday.
Cahill fired home the second of Australia's three goals as the Socceroos cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory against Kyrgyzstan.
Aussie pride beamed throughout Canberra Stadium as almost 19,500 people witnessed the win.
- Former Australian under-23 international Adam Casey is looking to pass on his experience to the next generation of Canberra soccer players in the National Premier League.
- Canberra track stars Melissa Breen and Lauren Wells agree drug cheats need a "strong message" and if that means kicking Russia out of next year's Olympic Games, then so be it.
- Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says it wasn't his club that imposed a deadline on young star Anthony Milford to decide between Canberra and Brisbane next year.
- Stephanie Talbot says the Canberra Capitals must start salvaging their WNBL season this week, with Jess Bibby's record-breaking 378th league appearance some extra motivation.
6.56am: One lane of the Monaro Highway near the Alexander Maconochie Centre at Hume is closed with a tree blocking the road. ACT SES crews are removing now.
If you see any accidents or have any info on the morning commute, let us know whenever it is safe to do so: morningblog@canberratimes.com.au or tweet us @canberratimes
The 10th Possible Worlds Canadian Film Festival featuring three new independent Canadian films and co-hosted by the High Commission of Canada, is on tonight and tomorrow night. More info here.
Canberra International Film Festival continues at the National Film and Sound Archive until November 15. Four films on today, starting at 11am. Program here.
A B&S at Bungendore, a rodeo at Yass and Canberra's first Cat Festival. It's a weird and wonderful weekend in and around the capital this weekend. Check it all out on Canberra Weekender.
Groovin The Moo will return to Canberra in 2016 for the seventh year. Photo: Melissa Adams
Music festival Groovin The Moo will return to Canberra in 2016 on Sunday April 24.
The lineup of artists for the festival, which is returning to Canberra for the seventh year, will be announced on January 28, with tickets going on sale on February 2.
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Eden photographer Erich Shutte snapped this stunning picture while on a Freedom Charters whale-watching tour last Monday. Erich Shuttle
A self proclaimed "fanatic whale photographer" has snapped one of the season's most stunning humpback photos, thanks to a cavorting whale willing to pose.
Eden local Erich Shutte was aboard a Freedom Charters vessel on Monday, November 9, when the wonderful meet up between man and ocean leviathan occurred.
Today: Cloudy. High (70%) chance of showers, possible storm. Max 25.
Saturday: Cloudy. Medium (60%) chance of a shower or two. Min 9, max 21.
Sunday: Cloudy. Slight (20%) chance of a shower. Min 8, max 20
