Canberra stranger alert after attempts to lure children into cars
Tom McIlroy and Fleta Page Two schools in Canberra's north have issued warnings following separate reports of men trying to lure children into cars.
Three days, one date, in the life of Roma Page
Fleta Page November 1 has been a significant date in Roma Page's life. On that date, 70 years ago, she married her husband Robert Charles Page at St Andrew's Church in Weston Creek.
Worksite stoppage over fears for safety
Fleta Page Up to 90 construction workers downed their tools at a worksite in Braddon on Thursday morning, with the construction union claiming the site is not meeting safety standards.
Call for feedback on community services
Fleta Page The govt is calling on the public to give feedback on their experiences with various community support services.
ACT stung in petrol pricing
Fleta Page Canberra is one of 28 regions nationally where motorists are more likely to be "ripped off" paying for petrol, according to a study.
'Town hall stack' claimed
Fleta Page The board of the Tuggeranong Community Arts Association has survived a confidence motion.
Person cut from car in Braddon crash
Fleta Page One person had to be cut free from their vehicle and a 16 year old female was taken to the Canberra Hospital after a two car accident in Braddon on Tuesday afternoon.
Weighty problems even for healthy
Fleta Page There is no safe level of overweight. That's the conclusion of an Australian study.
Crude, but still a measure for concern about health
Fleta Page Bob Shakespeare is one of the 62 per cent of adult Canberrans with a body mass index in the overweight or obese category.
Samaritans not doing magpies a favour
Fleta Page An influx of fledgling magpies is stretching resources at the RSPCA shelter, with good Samaritans mistakenly ''rescuing'' the baby birds as they flounder on the ground.
Love is in the air, and the capital is open for business
Larissa Nicholson and Fleta Page Federal public servant Julie Maynard said she could not stop smiling after Tuesday's historic ruling.
'Lack of communication' angers Grapevine users
Fleta Page Half of Grapevine's email users are still without a regular service a week after a drive that is used to store customers' emails was corrupted.
Five critical incidents in Canberra public schools
Fleta Page Information showing police were called to five critical incidents in government schools in the ACT between January and May could give parent's a skewed perception of the public system, the Australian...
Thomas tanks with sad whistle stop
Fleta Page Life imitated an episode of Thomas & Friends at the Canberra Railway Museum on Saturday.
RSPCA stoush claims another casualty
Fleta Page The RSPCA terminated the employment of animal welfare executive manager Glenn Howie on Friday, citing serious misconduct and a loss of trust.
Cyclist airlifted to hospital after crash
Fleta Page A man in his 40s is being airlifted to hospital after a cycling accident on the Old Hume Highway between Goulburn and Gunning.
Ah, barefoot days: how lawn bowls has changed with the times
Fleta Page Canberra's young "barefoot bowlers" are discovering what retirees have long-known about.
Women's resource centre to close
Fleta Page The ACT Women's Information and Referral Centre will close at the end of next month.
A plea to watch for the white cane at crossings
Fleta Page Jo Weir like many other blind and vision impaired people, can find crossing a road a challenge at times.
Manuka kicking up its heels at centenary bash
Fleta Page The old village spirit of the Manuka shops will be recaptured on Saturday as the precinct takes a stroll down memory lane to celebrate Canberra's centenary.
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