Tag: ACT
Kangaroo knocks runner unconscious
A Canberra vet says a kangaroo that attacked and knocked unconscious a man out jogging was probably acting to protect his territory.[MORE]
Hotels shrug off Obama no-show
The hospitality industry says the cancellation of US president Barack Obama's visit to Canberra will not have a negative effect on hotel operators.[MORE]
Late fight-back in vain for Brumbies
A late fight-back could not rescue the Brumbies as they slipped to a dramatic 39-34 loss to the Blues in a rousing Super 14 rugby clash in Auckland.[MORE]
Airport officer failed to detect commissioner's bullets
A security officer has been stood down after allowing Victoria's police chief to carry bullets aboard a flight.[MORE]
Former Qld cricketer pleads guilty to sex offences
A former Queensland state cricketer has pleaded guilty to more than 20 sexual offences committed when he was in Canberra about two decades ago.[MORE]
5 teen girls take police on chase
Five teenage girls - one as young as 13 years - have been charged after a car chase from Queanbeyan to Canberra this morning. [MORE]
Top gun's bullets cause airport scare
Simon Overland caused a security scare at Canberra Airport after forgetting to hand over his ammunition at a security check point yesterday.[MORE]
National Museum 'too small'
The National Museum of Australia's outgoing director says the building is too small. [MORE]
GPs forced to give closure notice
The ACT Legislative Assembly has passed new laws requiring general practitioners to give patients four weeks notice before closing a doctors' surgery.[MORE]
Masterpieces boost Questacon numbers
Canberra's science centre Questacon has experienced its busiest February on record with a 67 per cent rise in visitor numbers. [MORE]
Lukewarm support for Calvary sale
The ACT Opposition and the Greens have reacted cautiously to the Government's new plan to buy Calvary Public Hospital. [MORE]
Obama regrets delaying visit
United States president Barack Obama says he greatly regrets having to delay his planned trip to Australia and Indonesia next week. [MORE]
Jaguar joy-rider jailed
A Canberra man has been jailed for stealing a luxury sports car then leading police on a chase from NSW to the ACT.[MORE]
ACT support for national health plan
ACT Health Minister Katy Gallagher has given in-principle support to the Commonwealth's proposed health system shake-up. [MORE]
Calvary sale back on the cards
The ACT Government has put forward a new proposal to buy Canberra's Calvary Public Hospital.[MORE]
Man 'too drunk to remember' king-hitting workmate
A 25-year-old man who punched his former workmate in a Canberra bar told police he could not remember the incident.[MORE]
Cautious approval for whistleblower laws
A whistleblowers support group says new federal laws covering the disclosure of information are a move in the right direction.[MORE]
Probe into insulation electric shock
The ACT Government is investigating another accident associated with the Federal Government's defunct home insulation program.[MORE]
Oldest Australian film found and restored
The earliest known surviving film to be shot in Australia has been found and restored.[MORE]
DNA tests in Hillier retrial consistent, court told
A forensic expert has told a murder trial, recent tests on the victim's clothing are consistent with those done seven years ago. [MORE]
Children honoured for saving Mum's life
Two Canberra children have been honoured by emergency services for helping to save their mother's life on the weekend.[MORE]
Plan to make Canberra 'hallmark city'
The ACT Property Council has outlined a plan to make Canberra a diverse and sustainable city of national importance.[MORE]
Mortlock out of Blues encounter
Brumbies outside centre Stirling Mortlock has been ruled out of his side's Super 14 clash with the Blues in Auckland on Friday.[MORE]
Huxley set for Super 14 comeback
Brumbies full-back Julian Huxley could return to the Super 14 as early as next week.[MORE]
Accused's DNA found on murder victim's pjs, court told
Forensic experts have given evidence about the retesting of pyjamas worn by a Canberra woman who was murdered in 2002.[MORE]
