Tag: ACT
Expectant father Campese in for huge week
Canberra playmaker Terry Campese's mind was on things other than finals football after helping the Raiders wrap up a top-eight finish with a tough 18-16 win over Brisbane at Lang Park on Friday night.[MORE]
Raiders dash Broncos' finals dream
The Broncos miss the finals for the first time in 19 seasons as the Raiders seal their spot in the final eight with an 18-16 win in Brisbane.[MORE]
Offender throws jug at judge
At least five corrective services officers have had to restrain a man on remand after he threw a water jug at a judge in an ACT court room.[MORE]
Bail for accused illegal brothel owner
A Canberra woman accused of operating an illegal brothel has been granted bail.[MORE]
ACT public service under review
The ACT Government is again reviewing the Territory's public service.[MORE]
ALP show-and-tell breaks school rules
The ACT Education Department says Community Services Minister Joy Burch breached protocol when she handed out ALP showbags during a political forum at a Canberra high school.[MORE]
Flood watch for NSW south-west
A flood watch has been issued for south-west New South Wales including Queanbeyan.[MORE]
Two arrested over illegal Canberra brothel
Two people have been taken into custody after police uncovered a brothel operating illegally in north Canberra. [MORE]
Pokie deal 'breaks industry promise'
ACT clubs say Federal Labor's anti-poker machine deal with a key independent will hurt the industry. [MORE]
ACT has highest breast cancer rate
The ACT has the highest rate of breast cancer in the country.[MORE]
Supreme Court considers barring lawyer
ACT Chief Justice Terence Higgins has heard an application to have a Canberra lawyer found guilty of professional misconduct struck off the practitioners roll.[MORE]
Wallace cleared to play Raiders
Brisbane has received a late boost for Friday night's do or die showdown with Canberra with half-back Peter Wallace to take his place in the Broncos line-up.[MORE]
'Infatuated' man accused of attacking co-worker
A 33-year-old Canberra man accused of indecently assaulting a female co-worker at her home has been released on bail.[MORE]
The art of peacekeeping
Artists documents experience of Australian soldiers serving in peacekeeping missions.[MORE]
Hospital gastro outbreak 'no need for concern'
Health officials are trying to contain a gastroenteritis outbreak that is affecting patients at the Canberra Hospital.[MORE]
'Reputation restored': Cahill
Former ACT chief magistrate Ron Cahill says he has been vindicated by the dropping of an investigation into his conduct.[MORE]
Auditor's report backs need for wage change: ACTION
ACTION says a critical report into the service shows it needs to update its industrial agreement with drivers.[MORE]
Win for farmer in land clearing challenge
A NSW farmer who staged a hunger strike over land clearing laws has won an appeal in the High Court. [MORE]
Branching out: UC bid for regional campuses
The University of Canberra (UC) is hoping to expand with campuses in regional New South Wales. [MORE]
Hunger strike farmer awaits High Court decision
NSW farmer Peter Spencer is today expected to find out the fate of his legal challenge against land clearing laws. [MORE]
No licence for serial drink driver
A Canberra man who crashed his car twice on the same street while he was drunk has been barred from holding a licence indefinitely.[MORE]
DPP considers 'glassing' appeal
The ACT Director of Public Prosecutions is considering appealing against the sentence given to a Canberra violinist who glassed another man during an unprovoked attack in a city centre pub. [MORE]
Australia urged to invest in crop gene banks
The Federal Government is being urged to invest in genetic banks for the nation's crops.[MORE]
Degree yields better return than share market
New research has found a university degree can be more financially rewarding than investing in real estate or the share market. [MORE]
