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From burnt-out residence to 'working ruin'

The Australian National University (ANU) has won a federal grant to restore the burnt-out director's residence at Mt Stromlo Observatory in Canberra.
ABC - May 31, 2013, 6:50 pm
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Australian aid helps save snow leopards

A former park ranger from Bhutan hopes to use skills he learned in Australia to save the endangered snow leopard.
June 2, 2013, 10:45 am
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Brumbies move nine points clear of Reds in Super Rugby

The Brumbies have extended their lead in the Australian conference with a tight 30-23 win over the Hurricanes at Canberra Stadium on Friday night.
ABC - May 31, 2013, 9:40 pm
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Yuen jailed for 28 years for murder, bashing

Canberra man Kai Yuen has been sentenced to a total of 28 years jail for the 2010 murder of Brendan Scott Welsh and an attack on a prison inmate.
ABC - May 31, 2013, 6:31 pm
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Push to make Academy of Science a woman's world

The Australian Academy of Science in Canberra hopes to boost the number of women nominated for its prestigious fellowship, by imposing new conditions on the selection process.
ABC - May 31, 2013, 6:29 pm

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Turner from the Tate: The Making of a Master

It has been just under 20 years since the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) hosted an exhibition of works by JMW Turner, the British painter called the 'master of light'.
ABC - May 31, 2013, 2:38 pm
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ACT moves to extend smoking bans

The ACT Government wants to ban smoking at playgrounds, public swimming pools, sporting fields and bus interchanges.
ABC - May 31, 2013, 2:13 pm
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Lifeline calls for help

Lifeline Canberra is putting out its own call for help amid concerns the charity will have to shed more staff and cut services.
ABC - May 31, 2013, 12:28 pm
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ACT considers broadening smoking bans

Sports grounds and bus interchanges are on the latest target list where the ACT government wants to ban smoking.
May 31, 2013, 12:22 pm

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ACT signs up to Gonski education reforms

The ACT has reached a deal with the Federal Government on the Gonski school education funding changes.
ABC - May 30, 2013, 8:12 pm

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New head for ACT Chamber of Commerce

The incoming chief executive officer for the ACT and Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry wants to help Canberra become less reliant on public sector employment.
ABC - May 30, 2013, 7:51 pm
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Sandwich thrown at Julia Gillard during school visit

For the second time in a month, a sandwich has been thrown towards the Prime Minister during a visit to a school.
ABC - May 30, 2013, 6:14 pm

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Mother and son granted bail after alleged robbery

A mother and son have been banned from the Tuggeranong Hyperdome, and ordered to stay away from each other, after being charged with robbing a man.
ABC - May 30, 2013, 5:26 pm
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Canberra Airport feels PS travel cuts

The Canberra Airport says it has been badly hit by Federal Government cuts to public service spending on travel.
ABC - May 30, 2013, 11:26 am

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$8m gift for Grammar's Asian studies

Businessman Terry Snow has donated $8 million to his former school Canberra Grammar to build a new Asian century centre.
ABC - May 30, 2013, 11:26 am

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Trailblazing artist finds recognition at home

Artist Hilda Rix Nicholas took more than a lifetime to gain the recognition she craved from her rural studio in the Monaro region to centre stage at the National Portrait Gallery.
ABC - May 29, 2013, 8:15 pm
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ACT budget to include cuts, higher fees

The ACT Government will unveil spending cuts as well as rises in fees, charges and fines in next week's budget.
ABC - May 29, 2013, 8:14 pm
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ACT nurses reject 'worst pay offer'

Nurses in Canberra say a pay offer by the ACT Government is insulting and pays no respect to the excellent job nurses and midwives do for the community.
ABC - May 29, 2013, 4:16 pm

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Barr axes post-budget debate

ACT Treasurer Andrew Barr says he does not really care what the Canberra Liberals say about the Territory's budget.
ABC - May 29, 2013, 4:15 pm
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Man admits to $1m bank account fraud

A Canberra man has been convicted after pleading guilty to stealing almost $1 million from bank accounts to support his gambling habit.
ABC - May 29, 2013, 3:33 pm
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