Tag: ACT
ANU, UC, CIT join forces to attract overseas students
The ANU, UC and CIT have agreed to work together to market the ACT as a destination for overseas students.[MORE]
November wetter, warmer than average
Canberra recorded the best spring rain in three years with 160 millimetres falling in the national capital over the last three months.[MORE]
Lawyers pursue justice for abuse victims
Lawyers for four former students of a Canberra primary school have launched another line of inquiry as part of proceedings in a sexual abuse damages claim.[MORE]
Man faces court over stabbing death
A 34-year-old man has appeared in Wollongong Local Court charged over the stabbing death of an ACT man on Friday.[MORE]
89yo dies after car collision
A Canberra woman has died after a traffic accident this afternoon.[MORE]
Wheelchair taxis offered incentives to work over festive season
The ACT Government is offering drivers of wheelchair-accessible taxis payments to keep their cars on the road over the Christmas-New Year period.[MORE]
ACT houses most affordable in Australia
Canberra's housing market is the most affordable in the country, according to new figures released today by the Real Estate Institute.[MORE]
Drink-driving message not getting through: police
ACT Policing booked 41 people found drink-driving during a blitz in Canberra over the weekend.[MORE]
Property Council pressures Govt for NCA funding response
The ACT Property Council says the Federal Government must respond urgently to the findings of a parliamentary inquiry into the role of the National Capital Authority.[MORE]
Taskforce finds current data centre site 'most suitable'
A taskforce set up to look for alternative sites for Canberra's controversial data centre project has presented several options to ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope.[MORE]
Rudd's caricature challenges exhibition cartoonists
Cartoons capturing Kevin Rudd, global warming and the credit crunch go on show in Canberra.[MORE]
Wong defends emissions target delay
The Government has defended its decision to delay a 2020 emissions cuts target until after global climate talks in Poland.[MORE]
Rising stars compete in Pacific School Games
More than 5,000 young athletes from around the world are competing in Canberra this week as part of the Pacific School Games.[MORE]
Man to front court over stabbing murder
A 34-year-old man is due to appear in Wollongong Local Court today charged with the stabbing death of a man at Mangerton on the New South Wales south coast.[MORE]
Safe sex message 'as important as ever'
Canberrans will pause today to remember those who have died and those who are living with HIV and AIDS. [MORE]
Extra hospital funding to reduce waiting times: Gallagher
The ACT Government says an extra $80 million in Commonwealth funding for Canberra's public hospitals will help reduce waiting times.[MORE]
Wong backflips on emissions target announcement
The Federal Government has gone back on an earlier plan to announce an emissions target at Polish climate talks.[MORE]
Glory, Canberra share W-League draw
Canberra United scored two goals in the final seven minutes to clinch a point with a 2-2 draw in their W-League fixture against the Glory at Members Equity Stadium in Perth.[MORE]
Capitals devastate lowly Lynx
The Canberra Capitals thrashed the lowly Perth Lynx by 35 points in their Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) clash at Perry Lakes on Sunday afternoon.[MORE]
Emergency services receive recruitment grant
A new Federal Government grant will boost the number of emergency service volunteers in the ACT.[MORE]
Giteau breaks silence over $10m France sabbatical
Wallabies superstar Matt Giteau says he will spend the next fortnight deciding whether or not to seek a release from his Australian Rugby Union (ARU) contract after receiving a staggering $10 million offer to play in France.[MORE]
Police pressured to monitor Nitschke's euthanasia meeting
The Australian Christian Lobby urged police to keep a close eye on a public meeting held by euthanasia advocate Dr Phillip Nitschke.[MORE]
ACT handed $15m for computers in schools roll out
The ACT has been handed an extra $15 million to help it roll out the Federal Government's computers in schools program.[MORE]
ACT power bills to rise by $100 a year
Electricity prices in the ACT are set to rise after the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) indicated it will allow ActewAGL to significantly increase its investment in capital works.[MORE]
Jail for bookkeeper who stole from boss
A 53-year-old woman who stole nearly a $250,000 from her Canberra employer has been sentenced to more than three years in jail. [MORE]
