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'White elephant': Fears Canberra light rail network won't be certified

'White elephant': Fears Canberra light rail network won't be certified

Electricians and their union representatives are concerned that high-voltage cables are installed too close to the surface.

  • by Blake Foden

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$30,000 for a bird's eye view of light rail
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$30,000 for a bird's eye view of light rail

The monthly drone footage is one of about $7 million worth of variations approved for the project so far.

  • by Katie Burgess
Canberra Now: Northbourne traffic pain; and a steep light rail challenge
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Canberra Now: Northbourne traffic pain; and a steep light rail challenge

Plus the human rights commission defends public servant free speech; and the Manuka Test match in the spotlight.

  • by Doug Dingwall
Steep gradient poses technical challenge to State Circle alignment
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Steep gradient poses technical challenge to State Circle alignment

However an ACT government spokeswoman said any route would have problems to overcome.

  • by Katie Burgess
Motorists set for more delays on Northbourne Ave
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Motorists set for more delays on Northbourne Ave

Parts of Northbourne Avenue have shown "considerable deterioration" and need to be resurfaced to avoid more significant upgrades in the future.

  • by Dan Jervis-Bardy
Santa enjoys a 'smooth' ride on the tram to deliver presents
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Santa enjoys a 'smooth' ride on the tram to deliver presents

The big man in red dropped off presents donated by staff at Canberra Metro and Transport Canberra and City Services.

  • by Megan Doherty
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How much will it cost to catch light rail in Canberra?
Public transport

How much will it cost to catch light rail in Canberra?

The 2019 public transport fares have been released and for the first time light rail ticket prices are included.

  • by Katie Burgess
Sir John Monash Centre deserves greater recognition
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Opinion

Sir John Monash Centre deserves greater recognition

The spectacular achievements of the Australian Corps under Sir John Monash in France have always been buried under the fanfare for the sad Gallipoli debacle.

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Barton and State Circle options to be referred to Environment Minister
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Barton and State Circle options to be referred to Environment Minister

The ACT government will keep both light rail routes to Woden alive while waiting for a response from the Commonwealth on how to get the project approved.

  • by Katie Burgess
Light rail 'crash' part of safety testing
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Light rail 'crash' part of safety testing

Canberra Metro is conducting a series of staged accidents involving the light rail on Thursday.

  • by Dan Jervis-Bardy & Katie Burgess
We should be focused on creating a better city – not a bigger city
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Opinion

We should be focused on creating a better city – not a bigger city

Want a solution to urban sprawl? How about curbing population growth?

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