Tag: ACT
Questacon inspiring children 20yrs on
Feature
For more than two decades the national science and technology centre in Canberra has been exciting and inspiring children across the country.[MORE]
Canberra Airport's master plan rejected
Federal Transport Minister Anthony Albanese has knocked back Canberra Airport's draft master plan. [MORE]
Backflip: trout hatchery to remain open
The New South Wales Government has reversed its mini-budget decision to close a trout hatchery at Jindabyne in the Snowy Mountains, in the face of strong opposition from one of its own MPs. [MORE]
Forde fence to protect native plants, animals
A nature reserve next to new suburbs in Canberra is being fenced in an effort to re-introduce native plants and animals that have not been seen in the area for more than half a century.[MORE]
Gallagher welcomes extra health funding
ACT Health Minister Katie Gallagher has welcomed a reported increase in hospital funding from the Commonwealth.[MORE]
Judge finds Govt staffer defamed
A Canberra judge has ruled a former Federal Government staffer was defamed in letters written in 2006 to then Prime Minister John Howard.[MORE]
Petrol could drop to $1 a litre: NRMA
ACT drivers could see petrol prices drop to $1 a litre in the next few months.[MORE]
Farmers predict tough summer
Farmers in the NSW southern tablelands say they will have a tough summer if they do not receive good rain soon.[MORE]
Aircraft noise under investigation after resident uproar
Aircraft noise over the northern Canberra suburb of Hackett will come under official scrutiny after complaints by residents.[MORE]
Canberra airport unveils new fire trucks
Canberra airport has received three new fire trucks as part of a national roll-out.[MORE]
Ex-Law Society president nominated for ALP branch secretary
ACT Law Society former president Bill Redpath will contest the position of ALP branch secretary.[MORE]
Sentencing adjourned in knife point carjacking trial
The victim of a Canberra carjacking says she was convinced that the two girls robbing her would have cut her throat without conscience if she did not get out of her vehicle.[MORE]
ACT car dealers calling for Fed Govt boost
ACT car dealers are calling on the Federal Government to help the industry survive the exodus of car financiers.[MORE]
ACT air passenger numbers soar
Figures released by the Federal Transport Department show an increase in the number of passengers flying from Canberra to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.[MORE]
Many witnesses to be called in double murder case
A Canberra court has heard prosecutors intend to call a large number of witnesses in the case of a New South Wales man charged over a double murder in September.[MORE]
Queanbeyan mayor defends senior staff pay rises
Queanbeyan Mayor Tim Overall has defended his council's decision to give substantial pay rises to its senior staff[MORE]
$6.5m water projects to secure local water supplies
Federal Water Minister Penny Wong has announced $6.5 million worth of water projects for the New South Wales southern tablelands.[MORE]
Extra pollen fuels lengthy hayfever season
Hayfever season in Canberra is expected to last several more weeks due to increased grass growth.[MORE]
Dog attack victim awarded $60k
A Canberra woman has been awarded $60,000 after being attacked by a dog three years ago.[MORE]
Men planned to kill teen, court told
A Canberra court has heard three teenagers allegedly planned to bash a 17-year-old to death with a baseball bat. [MORE]
Rudd praises sacrifice of HMAS Sydney crew
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has attended a memorial service in Canberra for the victims of HMAS Sydney.[MORE]
ACT 'short-changed' in infrastructure grants
ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope says the Territory has been short-changed in the Commonwealth handout to local government.[MORE]
Anniversary to offer solace for HMAS Sydney families
Today marks 67 years since the sinking of HMAS Sydney off the coast of Western Australia.[MORE]
Queanbeyan Hospital takes first patients
Patients will be moved into Queanbeyan's new $51 million hospital today. [MORE]
Canberra A-League bidder positive after official pitch
The group behind Canberra's bid for an A-League soccer team remains positive after meeting with Football Federation Australia (FFA) officials today.[MORE]
