Tag: Canberra 2600
Surgery waiting lists 'heading in right direction'
The ACT Government is claiming success in its fight to reduce surgery waiting lists.[MORE]
Donors' blood boils over NSW charges
The Red Cross Blood Service says it has been inundated with calls from donors angry at the New South Wales Government's plans to charge private hospitals for blood deliveries.[MORE]
NSW hip hop artist wins Poetry Slam '08
A hip hop artist and poet from New South Wales has won this year's Australian Poetry Slam competition, held at Sydney Opera House last night.[MORE]
No action needed against Bidgood: Speaker
The Speaker says there should be no further action against snap-happy MP James Bidgood.[MORE]
New ACT tourism campaign announced
The ACT Government will fund a new tourism marketing campaign in a bid to attract Australians planning to holiday at home over the next 12 months.[MORE]
ACT needs greater share of health funding: Gallagher
The ACT Government will argue for greater than its share of funding for emergency departments when state and territory health ministers meet tomorrow.[MORE]
Judge steps down from child porn conviction appeal
A Canberra judge has disqualified herself from hearing the appeal of a former Australian Federal Police officer convicted of downloading child pornography.[MORE]
Committee recommends new funding model for cultural institutions
A parliamentary committee has recommended a new funding model be developed for the nation's cultural institutions.[MORE]
Olley donates Degas drawing
Aussie artist Margaret Olley donates a valuable Degas drawing to the National Gallery.[MORE]
ACT Govt considers fast-tracking minor works
The ACT Government is considering whether it needs to develop an economic stimulus package early in the new year.[MORE]
Navy captain's royal medal replaced
A Navy captain whose King's Gold Medal was stolen 18 years ago has been presented with a new one.[MORE]
Telegraph editor defends MP in photo row
The Daily Telegraph editor defends MP James Bidgood over his controversial photo of a Parl House protester.[MORE]
Ministers deserve $100k pay rise: report
A report from the tribunal which sets the pay of federal politicians says MPs and ministers should receive a hefty pay rise.[MORE]
Politicians move to kill off death penalty
Federal politicians are working towards new laws to prevent the return of the death penalty in Australia.[MORE]
Govt plays down ACTTAB's pooling problems
The ACT Government has played down the possibility of a Victorian-based betting agency ending ACTTAB's involvement in the SuperTAB pool.[MORE]
Govt questioned over detention centre delays
The ACT Opposition has questioned why it is taking so long to move residents into Canberra's new youth justice centre.[MORE]
Business confidence lowest in 11 years: survey
A new survey shows business confidence in Canberra has plummeted in the last three months.[MORE]
Visa protest: man tries to set himself on fire
Federal Immigration Minister Chris Evans says the Government is trying to help a family involved in several protests around Parliament House. [MORE]
Stabbing accused granted bail
A Canberra woman accused of stabbing her former partner has been granted bail in the ACT Magistrates Court.[MORE]
Summernats suffering under economic downturn: promoter
Organisers of the annual Summernats car festival are asking the ACT Government to reduce the rent at Exhibition Park in Canberra.[MORE]
National Portrait Gallery opens in new home
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The nation's best portraits given room to breathe in a $87m tailor-made gallery.[MORE]
More resources needed for Aboriginal health, committee told
The head of the Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service in the ACT says more resources are required for carers in the Territory.[MORE]
ACT Govt considers land release to boost tourism
The ACT Government is looking to release more land for hotel and motel accommodation.[MORE]
Former music teacher jailed for accessing 'disturbing images'
A former music teacher has been jailed for accessing and possessing child pornography.[MORE]
Rejuvenated Mortlock eyes third Cup campaign
Reinvigorated and enjoying career-best form, Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock says he will consider playing on until the 2011 Rugby World Cup.[MORE]
