ACT ranks top for community values but 'scope for improvement'
The ACT has ranked top in the nation in a report on community values - but community leaders have warned the territory not to rest on its laurels.
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David Ellery
David Ellery is a reporter for The Canberra Times.
ACT's urban waterways fare worst in annual quality survey
While some of Canberra's urban waterways have not done well in the latest Waterwatch survey the vast majority are considered to be in fair or good condition.
South African family's bid to stay in Canberra denied
Department of Immigration and Border Protection gives sick South African mum and family their marching orders from Watson.
Significant Moruya boulder unveiled at National Rock Garden
There aren't many places in the world where almost 200 people would turnout for the unveiling of a rock. Canberra is one of them.
Indigenous service celebrated in new AWM exhibition
The Australian War Memorial has prepared its first exhibition solely devoted to exploring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories of military service in times of war and peace.
MBA calls for building quality boost in the ACT
Poor building quality has emerged as a major issue in the ACT in recent years. The Master Builders Association wants to tackle the problem at its source, the way apprentices are trained and the way builders are licensed.
ACT government waives fines worth hundreds of thousands for QBE
ACT government gives insurance giant get-out-of jail-free card for eight-year Building Act breach.
Caravan of caravans en route to Canberra
Joe and Maureen Vavra are on a honeymoon that never ends in their classic 1972 Capricorn caravan that will feature at this month's National Caravan Clubs Rally in Canberra.
Corporal Baird was awarded a VC, but his parents say that's not the most important thing
The kit Corporal Cameron Baird VC was wearing on the day he was killed during the action that saw him awarded Australia's 100th Victoria Cross is now on display along with his medals at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
The Mr Fluffy journey that never ends
David and Margaret Chalker fear their Mr Fluffy journey will never end.
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