A Melbourne man has been jailed for raping a woman after a 21st birthday party in Canberra five years ago, according to the ABC. The 24-year-old was in Canberra for a party in 2009. After meeting the woman, the two of them were separated from the main group while in Civic. They returned to the home [...]...
On Monday night’s Q&A I watched as a fairly gutsy young graduate from Tasmania questioned Mr Hockey on the new rules around unemployment benefits for those under 30. I was pretty impressed. Obviously a well-educated fellow, although the Treasurer came back more than once with ‘Under 30s will earn or learn’, this man pressed, citing [...]...
International Missing Children’s Day is being held on the 25 May 2014. It is a day to commemorate missing children who have found their way home, remember those who have been victims of crime, and continue efforts to find those who are still missing. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is promoting the Australian Police Child ID [...]...
A new obesity clinic has opened in Canberra, to tackle one of the region’s biggest health concerns, according to the ABC. With almost one in three ACT adults and one in four Year Six children overweight or obese, the Obesity Management Service will assist by offering consultations with a range of medical professionals. Services are available at [...]...
Offering light-hearted views and plenty of potential for growth, this thirty-something year old ‘unit’ is officially off the market. When Rowland Fischer placed his ad on Allhomes.com.au, his description was carefully worded and aimed at just one special person. Described as being ‘well looked after for the past two years, but now in need of a [...]...
Poisoned bait will be buried on reserves in northern Canberra today as part of the continuing fox cull, according to an article in the Canberra Times. The bait is being buried at Mulligans Flat and the Goorooyarroo nature reserves. The ACT Parks and Conservation Service has warned residents that domestic dogs are banned in the area. “Baits will [...]...
ACT Policing has released a face-fit of a man in relation to an incident where a 13-year-old boy was approached by a man in Kambah on Wednesday (May 14). About 3.50pm a 13-year-old boy was walking home from the bus stop on Livingstone Avenue between the two turnoffs to Cutbush Street. As the young boy walked along [...]...
[ 27 June, 2014 to 28 June, 2014. ] Patch Theatre Company, South Australia's longest running theatre company for children, weaves together six of Pamela Allen's beloved stories in Mr McGee and the Biting Flea, performed from 27-28 June at Canberra Theatre Centre as part of a national tour. This wonderful production, perfect for 4-8 year olds and families, has been enchanting children around Australia...
Scuffles broke out at the ANU today as protesters tried to force their way into the chancellery. Today’s national day of action against Government plans to deregulate university fees saw protests in CBDs across the country. Students are protesting changes to the higher education sector, including deregulation of fees and an increase in the interest rate [...]...
