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Julie Philpot, 13, of Kambah, on a merry-go-round at Weston Creek Festival of 1977.

Julie Burrows, 13, of Chapman getting a close look at a 1951 Pontiac chieftan on display at the 1995 festival.

Alex Gutierrez, 9, of Holder on a merry-go-round in 1980.

New Creation Ministry dancers during their graceful performance at the 1992 festival.

A young girl deciding to be a clown for a day at the Weston Creek Festival.

Rosanne McKeand helping daughter Kate enjoy a ride on the ponies led by Michael Stock, 11, and Sarah Bransdon, 9, on the other pony at the 1981 festival. 

Weston Creek saw many wonders at its various festivals hosted through the decades, bringing delight to children and adults in the form of performances, rides, pony rides, face painting, and other events. 

Alex Crowe

The Fish Shack business manager Virvia Lilanuary said customers expected sustainable packaging at the vegan cafe in the city. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Ban of plastic fruit bags deferred as straws get the flickl.

Fruit bag ban deferred as plastic straws get the flick

Steve Evans

The interim Albanese frontbench. Picture: AAP 

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Miriam Webber

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Keegan Carroll

The chief minister remained elusive on how likely a plan to waive the debt was.

Barr wants Albanese to waive ACT's $100 million housing debt

Olivia Ireland

ACT Policing issued fines to the two motorcycle riders caught for speeding on Saturday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

One of the riders caught for speeding were aware there had been a road fatality the previous evening in Canberra.

Police catch two motorcyclists for high-range speeding offences

Blake Foden

Chee Seng Er was sentenced in the ACT Supreme Court. Picture: Karleen Minney.

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The 37-year-old faces the prospect of deportation after he was sentenced on Monday to nine-and-a-half months in jail.

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Lanie Tindale

Health Minister infected as COVID hospital numbers remain high

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith has tested positive to COVID. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The ACT recorded 622 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours until Sunday 8pm.

Health Minister tests positive to COVID

Flashback Friday: Weston Creek Festival

Wonderful Weston Creek

Weston Creek saw many wonders at its various festivals hosted through the decades.

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Flashback Friday: Weston Creek Festival

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