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What’s on in Canberra this weekend, November 15-17

There's an exciting lineup of events this weekend, featuring new exhibitions, a thought-provoking debate on technology and women in ICT, vibrant fetes and energising live music.

UPDATED: AFP acknowledges VC honour for former ACT police officer

The Australian Federal Police has acknowledged the significant honour of the Victoria Cross of Australia given to former Australian Capital Territory Police Constable Richard Norden.

Free public transport in Canberra ends 27 November

Transport Canberra’s new ticketing system, MyWay+, will go live on buses and light rail from Wednesday 27 November.

Man robs Coles Manuka during Remembrance Day minute of silence

ACT Policing has released CCTV footage to assist in identifying a man who allegedly committed an aggravated robbery at Coles, Manuka during the minute of silence on Remembrance Day.

Tasered grandmother showed signs of brain bleed: paramedic

A number of concerning medical signs were observed in an elderly woman as she was taken from her care home after being tasered by police, court has been told.

Woman dies after being struck by car near Goulburn

A 32-year-old woman has sadly died after being struck by a car near Goulburn early this morning.

Elderly woman ‘unable to comply’ before cop tasered her

A great-grandmother's dementia meant she would not have understood what was happening when a Taser-wielding cop ordered her to drop her knife, a jury has heard.

Senator Pocock to oppose government’s misinformation bill

ACT Senator David Pocock has raised strong concerns about the Combating Misinformation and Disinformation Bill, and has announced that he will oppose the government's proposed legislation, unless serious changes are made.

How you were poisoned with aluminium and what you can do

Aluminium (‘aluminum’ in North America) - what is it good for? Absolutely nothing when it comes to your body.

How the federal government’s misinformation bill might impede freedom of speech

The federal government’s proposed legislation on misinformation and disinformation has passed the House of Representatives, but faces a rocky time in the Senate.

Narrabundah peacocks turn movie stars

Narrabundah’s resident peafowls are strutting the red carpet this Wednesday at Dendy, premiering on the big screen at the Canberra Short Film Festival.

Click go the shears girls

A local Yass woman is setting an eight-hour world record in sheep shearing this Saturday, but even more impressive is that there’s no record to break – Nikki Lyons is the first Australian woman to ever attempt it.

Car fire on Gungahlin Drive near GIO Stadium

A car caught fire earlier today on Gungahlin Drive near GIO Stadium in Bruce, but the fire has since been extinguished.

Pet of the Week: Princess Thomasina the cat

A beautiful rescue cat, Thomasina is a sweet addition to the family.

Bite into a Big Mac for charity that helps families

If you buy a Big Mac at McDonalds on Saturday 16 November, you will be helping families assisted by Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) in Canberra.

Collaboration key to piecing charities together

Goodies Junction and Roundabout Canberra have teamed up for the 2025 annual Giant Charity LEGO Sale.

Sam Mostyn’s first Remembrance Day as governor-general

Governor-General of Australia, Sam Mostyn, has commemorated her first Remembrance Day since stepping into the role in July 2024.

Cyber security reform proposing mandatory standards for smart devices

Cyber security has become a serious concern, as the world keeps moving further into the digital age. The risk of cyber security breaches and occurrences of cyber crime in Australia is on the rise.

Has the door closed on blogging as a viable career path?

The proliferation of the internet over the past several decades has brought with it an absolute cornucopia of opportunities for those who want to expand their horizons and use their skills in unique ways.

WordPress, WP Engine, and you: Untangling the web

For many of us, the mechanisms behind how the online ecosystems we use every day actually work are something we gloss over.

‘I needed to’: cop’s defence to tasering elderly woman

A senior constable had a sworn duty to taser a knife-wielding 95-year-old woman in an aged-care home to prevent a violent confrontation, a jury has been told.

Remembrance Day: nation commemorates ultimate sacrifice

The Opera House sails were illuminated with poppies at dawn as Australians around the nation prepare to pause for a minute's silence on Remembrance Day at 11am.

Young man dies in single-vehicle crash in Curtin

A 26-year-old man has passed away following a single-vehicle crash in Curtin early this morning.

Wallabies launch Suaalii era with glorious England win

Australia have won a thrilling Test 42-37 against England, Max Jorgensen scoring a last-gasp try while debutant Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was man of the match.

Workplace culture at Parliament House has ‘a way to go’

Thirty cases of sexual assault or sexual harassment have been lodged with Parliament House's workplace support service in just nine months.

Self-compassion and body image – tools for loving the skin you’re in

A positive body image is when we appreciate and are respectful towards our bodies regardless of their appearance.

The only chocolate-chip cookie recipe you’ll ever need

These cookies are chewy and crisp, overloaded with chocolate and downright luxe. Start these a day ahead to give the dough time to rest.

Man in custody after teenager’s body found in bushland

A 32-year-old man who presented himself at a police station has been arrested, police say, after the body of a teenager was found in bushland.

Canberra to Korea, local teen takes home prestigious Hapkido belt

While the world was watching the Olympics, Jerrabomberra teen Hunter Howard was also competing on a world stage.

Fit the Bill: last chance for Biden to make his mark

By the time you read this, the next US president will have been elected. Poor old Joe Biden did not cover himself in glory during his term, but he is still the president until January 2025.
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