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Huxley set for Super 14 comeback

March 17, 2010 09:03:00

Brumbies full-back Julian Huxley could return to the Super 14 as early as next week.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-union, super-14, australia, act, canberra-2600

Murder accused's DNA found on victims pjs, court told

March 17, 2010 09:02:00

Forensic experts have given evidence about the retesting of pyjamas worn by a Canberra woman who was murdered in 2002.[MORE]

Tags: courts-and-trials, murder-and-manslaughter, act, canberra-2600

Midwife changes 'will lead to better healthcare'

March 17, 2010 08:33:00

Medical workers in the ACT have welcomed new rules allowing midwives to prescribe drugs and order tests under Medicare and PBS. [MORE]

Tags: federal-government, states-and-territories, doctors-and-medical-professionals, healthcare-facilities, act, canberra-2600

Don't delay roadside drug tests: Opposition

March 17, 2010 07:43:00

The ACT Opposition will today try to pass a bill introducing roadside drug testing in the Territory.[MORE]

Tags: states-and-territories, act, canberra-2600

Masterpieces threaten Obama visit

March 16, 2010 14:42:00

The popularity of the Masterpieces from Paris exhibition means politicians flooding to Canberra for Barack Obama's visit can't get a room, for love nor Monet.[MORE]

Tags: federal-government, world-politics, australia, act, canberra-2600

Fine for drunk driver caught 19 times over limit

March 16, 2010 14:21:00

A 21-year-old p-plate driver who recorded one of the ACT's highest blood alcohol readings has been fined. [MORE]

Tags: courts-and-trials, act, canberra-2600

'Evidence doesn't support murder charge', court told

March 16, 2010 14:00:00

A jury has been told a Queanbeyan man accused of murdering his mother's ex-boyfriend did not kill the 46-year-old. [MORE]

Tags: courts-and-trials, murder-and-manslaughter, act, canberra-2600, queanbeyan-2620

Brumbies snare Palmer from Tahs

March 16, 2010 13:00:00

The Brumbies have signed young NSW Waratahs tighthead prop Dan Palmer for next two Super rugby seasons.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-union, super-14, australia, act, canberra-2600, nsw, sydney-2000

Opposition fails to censure Corbell

March 16, 2010 12:46:00

The ACT Opposition has lashed out at the Greens after the party blocked its push to censure Attorney General Simon Corbell. [MORE]

Tags: states-and-territories, act, canberra-2600

Corbell faces censure motion over insulation program

March 16, 2010 08:24:00

The ACT Opposition will try to censure Attorney General Simon Corbell in the Legislative Assembly today.[MORE]

Tags: states-and-territories, act, canberra-2600

Queanbeyan murder trial begins

March 16, 2010 08:15:00

A trial has begun for a Queanbeyan man accused of murdering his mother's ex-boyfriend two years ago.[MORE]

Tags: courts-and-trials, murder-and-manslaughter, act, canberra-2600, queanbeyan-2620

Mortlock wants to bear Rebels flag

March 15, 2010 20:07:00

Stirling Mortlock's late-career fade may not only cost him his place in the Brumbies side on Friday, but also a marquee position at Melbourne Rebels.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-union, super-14, canberra-2600, melbourne-3000

Weather bureau backs climate change verdict

March 15, 2010 19:33:00

Two of the nation's top research bodies have come out strongly in defence of the science behind global warming.[MORE]

Tags: climate-change, australia, act, canberra-2600

Regulator recommends smaller solar tariff cut

March 15, 2010 13:37:00

Pricing regulator increases recommended premium for the ACT Government's solar feed-in tariff scheme. [MORE]

Tags: states-and-territories, solar-energy, act, canberra-2600

New ACT police chief

March 15, 2010 13:18:00

Assistant Commissioner Roman Quaedvlieg is the new ACT chief police officer. [MORE]

Tags: states-and-territories, police, act, canberra-2600

Bushfire compo case 'complex and unpredictable'

March 15, 2010 08:35:00

Canberra bushfires compensation hearing a complex uphill battle for plaintiffs, says NSW law professor. [MORE]

Tags: bushfire, courts-and-trials, act, canberra-2600

Climate change is beyond doubt: CSIRO

March 15, 2010 07:31:00

CSIRO head says the evidence of global warming is unquestionable and is backed by years of robust research.[MORE]

Tags: climate-change, australia, act, canberra-2600

Huxley seeking return to higher honours

March 14, 2010 18:24:00

Julian Huxley has made a return to rugby union, two years after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-union, super-14, canberra-2600, sydney-2000

Girl's sweet touch saves Mum's life

March 14, 2010 14:00:00

An eight-year-old Canberra girl has been credited with saving her mother's life by calling 000 when she collapsed.[MORE]

Tags: emergency-incidents, diabetes, act, canberra-2600, conder-2906

Huxley saddles up for Brumbies return

March 14, 2010 12:33:00

Former Wallabies outside back Julian Huxley will make his return to rugby this afternoon in Sydney when he joins the Brumby Runners for their clash against the Junior Waratahs.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-union, super-14, canberra-2600, sydney-2000

Panthers see off Raiders

March 13, 2010 21:41:00

Former Canberra star Adrian Purtell has scored the clincher as Penrith withstood a spirited second half fight-back from the Raiders to start their NRL season with a 34-16 victory at Penrith Stadium.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, act, canberra-2600, nsw, penrith-2750

Alexander brace helps Brumbies home

March 13, 2010 21:34:00

Loosehead prop Ben Alexander scored two close-range tries to help the Brumbies secure a 24-22 victory over the Sharks in a tense Super 14 match at Canberra Stadium.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-union, super-14, canberra-2600, south-africa

Gallagher denies maternity review cover-up

March 12, 2010 13:38:00

The ACT Health Minister rejects accusation she is covering up details of an investigation into workplace bullying at Canberra Hospital.[MORE]

Tags: states-and-territories, healthcare-facilities, act, canberra-2600

'I knelt and cried', bushfire victim tells court

March 12, 2010 08:01:00

A court has heard of the emotional experience of a man who lost his property in the 2003 Canberra bushfires. [MORE]

Tags: bushfire, courts-and-trials, act, canberra-2600

Chronic pain: Australia's 'shameful' situation

March 11, 2010 17:22:00

Healthcare professionals and industry call for chronic pain to be recognised as a disease, saying the condition is misunderstood.[MORE]

Tags: health, pain, australia, act, canberra-2600