Tag: ACT
Captain Cook's tea tray sells for $120K
A silver tray that once belonged to Captain James Cook has been sold to the National Library in Canberra for $120,000.[MORE]
ACT Police seek witnesses to baseball bat assault
Canberra police say two 15-year-old boys were robbed by men in balaclavas in Wanniassa last night.[MORE]
Canberra baby fine after surprise at-home birth
ACT ambulance officers delivered a baby boy at a Hawker home after an emergency call was made this morning. [MORE]
Woman refused bail over alleged security guard assault
A 19-year-old woman accused of lunging at a security guard with a knife outside a Wanniassa supermarket has been refused bail in the ACT Magistrates Court.[MORE]
ACT building approvals follow falling consumer confidence
Figures show there has been a massive slump in building approvals in the ACT.[MORE]
Thief blames alcohol for breaking into Hockey's house
A 21-year-old man has been arrested after a string of burglaries in Canberra's richest suburbs, including the house of a federal politician and an ambassador.[MORE]
Rudd inspires students to study Mandarin: ANU
The Australian National University says an increasing number of students are applying to do Asian Studies.[MORE]
Facility to help mentally ill 'step up and step down'
Canberra's new mental health facility will provide 24-hour intensive care to patients.[MORE]
9yo bitten by tiger snake
A nine-year-old girl has been bitten by a tiger snake in southern New South Wales.[MORE]
Water usage jumps as summer sets in
Canberra's water consumption has soared this week in line with hotter temperatures.[MORE]
Police 'astounded' by Canberra drink-driver numbers
ACT police say December was the second worst month on record for drink-driving offences.[MORE]
Summer in the Snowy draws tourists from the beach
Tourism in the Canberra region appears to be bucking the national trend.[MORE]
Man granted bail over alleged brick assault
An 18-year-old Canberra man who allegedly assaulted another man with a brick in Kambah early this morning has been granted bail in the ACT Magistrates Court.[MORE]
Huxley's rugby hopes crushed
Julian Huxley's hopes of returning to rugby have been dealt a crushing blow with Brumbies coach Andy Friend revealing the utility will not play any part in this year's Super 14 season.[MORE]
Jackson unlikely to return to Caps
Former Capitals captain Lauren Jackson has hinted she will return to Australian basketball one day, but not in Canberra.[MORE]
Employee to stand trial over armed robbery
An employee accused of being involved in a violent robbery at his Canberra workplace will face trial in the ACT Supreme Court.[MORE]
Canberra set to swelter
Canberra is experiencing its first real taste of summer with temperatures set to reach 37 degrees this afternoon. [MORE]
Fire crews race to contain bush blazes
Several bushfires are continuing to burn across NSW as firefighters brace for more hot weather.[MORE]
Degas dancer tipped to fetch $24m
Degas's bronze Little Dancer sculpture expected to fetch more than $24m at auction.[MORE]
75pc 'easily' making mortgage repayments: survey
A survey has found Australian households are coping well with the effects of the global economic downturn.[MORE]
Hot and windy: No relief for NSW firefighters
Firefighters in New South Wales are continuing to battle two large bushfires in hot, windy conditions.[MORE]
K9 unit to 'play key role' in new jail
The ACT will soon double the size of its corrective services' K9 unit.[MORE]
Man faces court over 400 child porn images
A 45-year-old Waramanga man charged with possessing child pornography has appeared in the ACT Magistrates Court.[MORE]
Man to face court for allegedly glassing friend
A Kaleen man who allegedly glassed his friend in the face after an alcohol-fuelled argument last August has been committed to stand trial in the ACT Supreme Court.[MORE]
No plans to confiscate cars from speeding ACT P-platers
The ACT's Acting Police Minister, John Hargreaves, says he does not support a New South Wales push to confiscate cars from speeding P-platers.[MORE]
