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Catch this show if you can
Peter Wilkins 5:38 PM Dramatic Productions' musical version of Frank Abagnale's shenanigans meets the high standards the company has set.
Winter is coming Canberra
Natasha Boddy 1:00 PM Canberrans could be forgiven for thinking winter arrived early this year as they woke to a blanket of fog and frost on Monday.
Barton Hwy left out of Labor's Eden-Monaro cash splash
Katie Burgess 12:28 PM Federal Labor would invest $2 million into exploring the possible duplication of Pialligo Road from Canberra Airport to Queanbeyan.
Canberra woman dies after hit by her own car
10:43 AM A Canberra woman has died after she was run over by her own car in her Ngunnawal driveway.
One click: Traffic, weather and what's on in Canberra
8:13 AM The news, traffic and weather to get you up to speed.
ACT government boosts emergency department staff by 39
Kirsten Lawson 7:34 AM New doctors and nurses but the biggest boost in allied health professionals.
Braddon Block Party celebrates Canberra's epicentre of cool
Megan Doherty 12:00 AM Braddon is about to stage a party to remember.
Master Builders Association threatens legal action over Unions ACT radio ad
Megan Gorrey 11:45 PM Master Builders ACT has threatened legal action over a unions advertising campaign it claims is part of an ongoing attack against "non-compliant" construction workers.
Callers to domestic violence hotline lose direct access to counsellors
Jenna Price 11:30 PM Callers to the national sexual assault and domestic violence hotline will no longer have guaranteed direct access to experienced trauma counsellors from July 1.
APS wants public servants silenced: union
Noel Towell 12:00 AM Orders from the Australian Public Service Commission to its workers to stop them speaking out before July's election is a politically motivated over-reach, according to their union.
Frontline domestic violence worker calls for perpetrator program funding
Megan Gorrey 12:00 AM A prominent domestic violence victims advocate has called for more programs to help offenders after a major report found perpetrator programs in the ACT were limited and had not been given priority.
Court orders new poll after botched federal police union election
Megan Gorrey 12:00 AM Federal Court judge ruled the Australian Federal Police Union's election last year was invalid.
Community organisations' funding extended for two years
The ACT government will extend the contracts of 26 community organisations, with a commitment of $22 million in funding over the next two years.
Payroll tax threshold to be raised to $2 million
Matthew Raggatt The government will deliver good news to some businesses in Canberra come budget day.
Negotiations continue but developer options limited for Giralang supermarket
Matthew Raggatt Giralang residents have rejected a government minister's call for compromise on the long-delayed building of a supermarket in the suburb.
Canberra will avoid apartment glut despite decade-high approvals
Matthew Raggatt Canberra's apartment approvals skyrocketed in the March quarter, but weak house builds means the city is expected to avoid the price and lending volatility in other capitals.
Old phone networks switched off in inner north
Stephen Jeffery Some properties in Canberra's inner north are having their older phone and internet lines switched off, to be replaced completely by the NBN.
Enjoy a taste of Italy at the Festa della Repubblica in Canberra
Georgina Connery A festival to celebrate all things Italy will be held in Canberra on Sunday.
Employers told to work towards 'wellness culture' in workplace
Matthew Raggatt Businesses will need to embrace a "wellness culture" to hold on to staff in the future as the costs of absenteeism and presenteeism – where staff at work are not functioning at their best – rise.
Muslim Youth Summit: a positive platform to tackle tough issues
Georgina Connery The National Muslim Youth Summit created a positive platform for discussion aimed at empowering youth to look for constructive solutions to the issues they face.
Infant feeding guidelines adopt strategy to combat allergies
Stephen Jeffery When it comes to introducing allergenic food like dairy or peanut butter to infants, new guidelines suggest the sooner, the better.
Lisa Wilkinson tells women to forget 'have it all' pressure
Matthew Raggatt She is one of Australia's most respected and recognisable journalists but Lisa Wilkinson's media path all began with a job ad in the "women and girls section" of a newspaper.
Landmark national concussion protocol released for junior and amateur sports
Georgina Connery It's hard to judge the severity of a nasty head knock, but a new national concussion policy aims to make it easier for all Australians in sport.
Pooches the new weapon on political hustings
Megan Doherty 12:00 AM Politicians on the hustings are seeming to recognise that a lick from a pooch can be as valuable as a kiss from a baby.
Snowfields' music and fireworks to attract opening weekend crowds
Matthew Raggatt Some white stuff is on the ground and the consistent cold has arrived, but more snow is wanted ahead of the ski resorts' music-filled opening weekend in two weeks.
First Fluffy houses leave taxpayers out of pocket by about $227,000 a block
Kirsten Lawson 12:00 AM Auditor calls for regular and detailed financial updates.
Local news at risk in WIN's switch to Ten
James Joyce WIN TV will struggle to maintain local content after losing popular shows like The Voice and The Block and rugby league coverage from July 1.
Autumn auctions finish with a bang
Rachel Packham More than 100 people gathered to watch a Griffith home sell under the hammer for $2.28 million.
Are personalised birthday cards a vote-winning strategy?
Georgina Connery Rival senate candidates have questioned Liberal Senator Zed Seselja's use of time and taxpayer funds posting handwritten birthday cards to voters.
Opinions split on irradiation food labelling
Stephen Jeffery While most industry groups and corporations are supportive of removing labelling, all but one of the private citizen submissions was against the idea.
