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4mon
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4mon
Iconic 'lucky' bomber G for George returns to the Australian War Memorial
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-31/g-for-george-aircraft-lancaster-bomber-war-memorial/105597316The fuselage of an iconic World War Two Lancaster bomber believed to be "lucky" has been returned to the Australian War Memorial (AWM). ... read full post
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5mon
Number of prohibition orders issued to Canberra's food businesses almost quadruples
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-30/food-safety-prohibition-order-quadrupled-regulation/105588052The number of prohibition orders forcing food businesses to temporarily close in the ACT jumped from seven to 26 in the last financial year.
The government said the spike was not caused by any one factor.
Restaurant owners say the regulations give customers peace of mind.
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5mon
Brindabella Christian College may have been trading insolvent for years, administrator finds
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-25/bridabella-christian-college-likely-insolvent-2021/105571656The administrators of Brindabella Christian College in Canberra's north say the school spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on an overseas trip and a robot dog while it may have been insolvent. ... read full post
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5mon
The ACT government promised to rebuild, but these huts in Namadgi National Park remain in ruins
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-13/namadgi-huts-remain-in-ruins-after-black-summer-fires/105521172Namadgi National Park's Demandering Hut and Max and Bert Oldfields Hut were destroyed in the Black Summer Bushfires.
The ACT government promised to build new huts at the sites in 2023, but advocates say there's no progress.
A government spokesperson says archaeological and heritage assessments are underway to inform the next steps of the project.
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5mon
New vision shows how Canberra light rail would transform key roundabout
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-07/act-government-unveils-details-for-light-rail-stage-2b/105502204The ACT government has released detailed designs of light rail Stage 2B, which will travel through Barton to Woden.
Fly-over vision shows the reconstruction of the roundabout at the end of Yarra Glen into an intersection.
The plans will be exhibited until September 5, with the public encouraged to provide feedback.
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6mon
Booroomba Rocks looking north east towards Canberra
cross-posted from: https://aussie.zone/post/21881266
Canberra can be seen in the distance, you might be able to spot Black Mountain Tower just below the horizon on the left hand side.
For an idea of scale look for the guy sitting on the top of the rocks on the right hand side...
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6mon
Looking towards the ACT's two highest peaks from Booroomba Rocks
cross-posted from: https://aussie.zone/post/21881242
On the horizon you can see some snow remaining on Mt Bimberi (left) and Mt Gingera (right), respectively the highest and second highest mountains in the ACT.
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6mon
The ACT could be looking down the burrow of a rabbit plague
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-14/professional-shooters-patrol-parks-in-canberra/105401374Rabbits are being shot in the area of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra's centre in an effort to keep their population under control. ... read full post
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6mon
Peter thought he owned his driveway until it was listed for auction
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-11/man-forced-to-buy-driveway-for-19k-at-nsw-auction/10539867813
6mon
Bit of snow up in the ranges this weekend
Mt Coree trig point looking good today - luckily the wowsers hadn't shut the gate yet. Looking good around Bulls Head too and Mt Franklin road was open until the Snow Gum gate.
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7mon
ACT voters show once again there's no such thing as a safe seat in a federal election
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-04/analysis-on-act-federal-election-results-2025/105248770For the second federal election in a row, ACT voters have shown there really is no such thing as a safe seat. ... read full post
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8mon
Some ACT dashcam antics via ACT Policing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXekDkwRdlg5
8mon
Canberra's nature reserves to close for annual pest control program | Region Canberra
https://region.com.au/canberras-nature-reserves-to-close-for-annual-pest-control-program/863261/Several parks and reserves across the ACT will be temporarily closed for an animal control program targeting pest species. ... read full post
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8mon
Reprieve for Canberra bulk-billing practice as private operator steps in
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-15/act-labor-pledges-to-fund-health-co-op-canberra/105179780The Interchange Health Co-operative (IHCO), which had 5,000 patients on the books, was closed earlier this month and entered voluntary administration. ... read full post
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8mon
More flowers, a lakeside swimming pool and a Ferris wheel on the cards for Commonwealth Park
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-10/pitch-to-revamp-canberras-commonwealth-park/105159716The National Capital Authority has released its vision for the renewal of Commonwealth Park, which includes an aquatic centre to replace Civic pool.
The proposed renewal plans also include an upgrade of Stage 88 and permanent beds and year-round gardens for Floriade.
The concept plans are available on the NCA's website, and public feedback can be made before June 20.
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9mon
Hot air balloons in Canberra spending more time on the water as kayakers hitch a ride
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-23/act-hot-air-balloons-kayaks-share-lake-burley-griffin/105082754It's variously called skimming, splash'n'dash, or balloon sailing — where a hot air balloonist, with skill and experience, lands the balloon on water and sails with the wind behind them.
From a few hangers on, it's gained a following with hundreds of people being towed.
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9mon
'Everybody loves a spy story': National Spy Museum proposed for Canberra
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-16/proposed-national-spy-museum-for-canberra-gathers-support/105054346Politicians, intelligence agencies and spies themselves support the proposal for a National Spy Museum on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra. ... read full post
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9mon
Eastern side of London Circuit closes as construction on light rail continues in central Canberra
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-13/london-circuit-closure-light-rail-construction/105043084Getting into and around Canberra's city centre became a little more challenging at 8pm last night, when part of London Circuit East closed to general traffic until late 2026. ... read full post
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9mon
Skyfire is on again this Saturday (15/3)
https://seearsworkwearroundabout.com.au/category/skyfire2025/There's a F35 flyover happening at ~7.30pm, fireworks display at 8.30, and the usual collections of food vans etc.
Note the list of road closures - if you're not planning on going then it's a good time to avoid the area because there will be a bit more traffic chaos than your typical Saturday (particularly in the evening).
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10mon
Seaplanes are about to take off from Lake Burley Griffin (finally) | Riotact
https://the-riotact.com/seaplanes-are-about-to-take-off-from-lake-burley-griffin-finally/847724Exact dates and prices are yet to be confirmed, but Mr Gilbo pencilled in 7 or 8 March as the inaugural day, with flights taking off from West Lake every hour between 9 am and 5 pm at a cost of around $295 per person per flight.
Passengers will board and disembark from the floating pontoon on Acton Peninsula, near the National Museum of Australia.
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10mon
Corpse flower blooms at Canberra's Australian National Botanic Gardens for the first time
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-09/15-year-old-corpse-flower-blooms-first-time-in-canberra/104915278An Amorphophallus titanum or titan arum, commonly known as the corpse flower, has bloomed at the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra for the first time. ... read full post
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10mon
The 2025 Multicultural Festival is on again this Friday (7/2) to Sunday
https://www.act.gov.au/our-canberra/latest-news/2025/january/your-guide-to-the-2025-multicultural-festivalThe 2025 National Multicultural Festival will be held from 7-9 February.
The festival is expanding beyond the city precinct and further into Glebe Park. This means more members of the community can enjoy the festival safely and comfortably.
The festival will be spread across Civic Square, City Walk, Bunda Street, Akuna Street and Glebe Park.
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10mon
Markets operator faces competition as government puts old bus depot out to tender | Riotact
https://the-riotact.com/markets-operator-faces-competition-as-government-puts-old-bus-depot-out-to-tender/842631Canberra’s award-winning Old Bus Depot Markets may be in for a shake-up or face competition from a rival operator after the ACT Government put the heritage-listed venue in Kingston out to tender. ... read full post
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11mon
Water Lantern Festival selling dozens of tickets to Canberra event they have not been approved to run
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-29/act-water-lantern-festival-lake-not-authorised-selling-tickets/104868204Canberrans who bought tickets to a water lantern festival on Lake Burley Griffin, advertised mainly on social media, now suspect the event could be illegitimate. ... read full post