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Allison Turnbull

Allison Turnbull

Glebe Park added to festival footprint

Glebe Park is set to feature as a new location within the footprint of this year’s National Multicultural Festival (NMF) in a move to provide more family-friendly areas for patrons. Senior Director of the...

At a glance: WNBL Playoffs for Caps

WNBL playoffs The UC Capitals are chasing back-to-back titles but will first need to overcome the Melbourne Boomers in a best of three semi-final series. The Caps have only lost one game at...

Icon Water monitoring water quality

Heavy rainfall has prompted concern about the potential impact on water quality for the ACT following recent bushfires in the region. Icon Water implemented measures to reduce the runoff of ash and sediment...

Electricity prices predicted to fall

A reduction in electricity prices could be on the horizon for ACT homeowners, attributed in part to the growth in renewable energy generation. According to the ACT Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission’s (ICRC) draft report...

At a glance: Caps through to semis

Caps through to semis The University of Canberra Capitals finished the regular WNBL season with a 73-71 win over the Adelaide Lightning on Saturday 1 February, the result seeing them finish the season...

Brumbies start 2020 with a close win

The Brumbies kicked off their 2020 Super Rugby campaign with a close 27-24 win over the Reds in Canberra on Friday 31 January. The Reds led 17-7 at the break with former Brumby favourite...

Canberra Cavalry fall to Giants

The Canberra Cavalry’s Australian Baseball League season came to an end at the hands of the Adelaide Giants on Sunday 2 February. Cavalry qualified for the best-of-three semi-final against Adelaide after defeating Perth 5-4...

Universities take precautions to limit coronavirus risk

Despite concerns surrounding novel coronavirus, both of Canberra’s major universities are planning for business as usual, albeit with some precautions in place. A spokesperson for the Australian National University (ANU) said they have...

Valentine’s Day ‘Love’ craft ideas

Say “I love you” to a special person in your life with these simple Valentine’s Day craft ideas. Valentine’s gift bag What you’ll need Paper gift bags (red, pink, white or craft)Acrylic paintMedium paint brushWater for...

Threatened animals evacuated

A number of animals were evacuated from the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve last week to escape the Orroral Valley fire which was continuing to threaten the area (as at 4 February).

Smaller backyards, bigger ideas

Australian houses are shrinking, according to CommSec data released in November last year, with the steady decrease in property sizes often translating into smaller backyards and entertaining areas. Luckily, whatever sized space you have...

At a glance: Bai teams up for success

Local tennis player Alison Bai recently teamed up with Jaimee Fourlis (Vic) to claim the women’s doubles title at the Apis Canberra International (Bendigo). For Bai and Fourlis it is their second...
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