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ACT prisoner who helped start major riot over cigarettes and dessert sentenced to three years in jail

Canberra prisoner George George has been sentenced to three years' jail over his involvement in a major prison riot at the Alexander Maconochie Centre in 2020 which caused more than $1.6 million in damage.

Published: 2h agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 2:10amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Courts and Trialsby Elizabeth Byrne

Police officer won't face criminal charges over arrest in which protester suffered serious injuries

An Australian Federal Police officer will not be charged over the arrest of a protester who suffered serious injuries, after the conclusion of an internal investigation into the incident.

A man looks at the camera resting on the stairs.

Duration: 38 seconds

Published: 9h agoWed 21 Feb 2024 at 7:37pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Policeby Patrick Bell

Yass businesses spending hundreds of dollars a week on bottled water, as treatment problem remains

A Yass pub says it's spending at least $50 a day on bottled water, while GPs are relying on hand sanitiser, as a treatment problem with the water supply remains one week on from when it started.

A woman stands behind a pub bar holding five bottles of water.

Published: 19h agoWed 21 Feb 2024 at 9:14amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Local Governmentby Victor Petrovic and Courtney Barrett Peters

Much-loved writer Marion Halligan has died

Writer Nigel Featherstone spoke to us about her legendary writers group The Canberra Seven, her support of other writers, his favourites among her many books, and their shared love of the semi-colon.

Duration: 13 minutes 50 seconds

Published: 22h agoWed 21 Feb 2024 at 6:00amSource: ListenTopic: Authorwith Georgia Stynes

In a post-Wighton world, can Kaeo Weekes become the next Canberra Raiders' success story?

In Canberra, where stars are made rather than bought, Kaeo Weekes is a developing player aiming to replace departed superstar Jack Wighton.

A man scores a try in the corner during a rugby league match

Published: 22h agoWed 21 Feb 2024 at 5:48amSource: ABC NewsTopic: NRLby Nick Campton

Train for a 20km walk after a heart attack

How do you train for a 20 kilometre charity walk when you're starting at a not-so-great-fitness level?

Former ABC Presenter Louise Maher lifts a hand weight with trainer Jenna Fitch

Duration: 15 minutes 51 seconds

Published: 23h agoWed 21 Feb 2024 at 4:54amSource: ABC Radio CanberraTopic: Heart Diseasewith Georgia Stynes

Does your butcher speak a secret language?

'Rechtub kalt' also known as 'butcher talk' is a language used by butchers across the world.

Meat hanging in a cool room at a butchery

Duration: 2 minutes 56 seconds

Published: YesterdayWed 21 Feb 2024 at 12:33amSource: ABC Radio CanberraTopic: Food and Cookingwith Adam Shirley

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Why these baby bats need pedicures

Stephen Bartos and Clare Wynter help care for flying foxes.

Duration: 3 minutes 40 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Animalsby Adrienne Francis

Much-loved writer Marion Halligan has died

Writer Nigel Featherstone spoke to us about her legendary writers group The Canberra Seven, her support of other writers, his favourites among her many books, and their shared love of the semi-colon.

Duration: 13 minutes 50 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Authorwith Georgia Stynes

Does your butcher speak a secret language?

'Rechtub kalt' also known as 'butcher talk' is a language used by butchers across the world.

Duration: 2 minutes 56 seconds

Source: ABC Radio CanberraTopic: Food and Cookingwith Adam Shirley

The hotel for plants

Lou Farrow has always loved plants; they like hanging out with them more than people.

Duration: 3 minutes 9 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Animals and Naturewith Helen Shield

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ACT seeks border expansion into NSW for housing development

The ACT Chief Minister is pushing a novel plan to help future residents of one planned community, shifting the border between New South Wales and the ACT.

Duration: 7 minutes 19 seconds

Source: 7.30

Barnaby Joyce filmed lying on the footpath in Canberra

Barnaby Joyce has apologised for his behaviour after a video emerged of him lying on the footpath in Canberra's entertainment precinct.

Duration: 30 seconds

Source: ABC News

Ngunnawal elder Aunty Violet and Ngambri man Shane Mortimer clash during an Independents for Canberra town hall meeting.

Ngunnawal elder Aunty Violet Sheridan says she's considering running as an independent in the upcoming ACT election, but the announcement has seen tensions between First Nations people bubble over.

Duration: 40 seconds

Source: ABC News

Laura Tingle gives her take on the day in politics

Laura Tingle speaks to Sarah Ferguson about the events in Parliament House today, including a history-making address by PNG's Prime Minister and Labor’s industrial relations laws passing the Senate.

Duration: 7 minutes

Source: 7.30

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Yass businesses spending hundreds of dollars a week on bottled water, as treatment problem remains

A Yass pub says it's spending at least $50 a day on bottled water, while GPs are relying on hand sanitiser, as a treatment problem with the water supply remains one week on from when it started.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Local Governmentby Victor Petrovic and Courtney Barrett Peters

In a post-Wighton world, can Kaeo Weekes become the next Canberra Raiders' success story?

In Canberra, where stars are made rather than bought, Kaeo Weekes is a developing player aiming to replace departed superstar Jack Wighton.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRLby Nick Campton

Groovin the Moo is the latest casualty of a festival industry in crisis. What can be done?

Groovin the Moo's cancellation is just the latest blow to an industry facing a perfect storm of struggles. What can be done to save festivals like it?

A crowd of young Groovin The Moo festival-goers raise their hands and cheer.

Source: Double JTopic: Music Industryby Al Newstead

'Unethical and misleading': Tony was deceiving his bosses and raking in the cash

Tony found himself with too much time on his hands at work. What he did next challenges long-held notions of loyalty in the workplace.

An illustration of a man using two laptops.

Source: Story LabTopic: Workby Julian Fell and Teresa Tan

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In a post-Wighton world, can Kaeo Weekes become the next Canberra Raiders' success story?

In Canberra, where stars are made rather than bought, Kaeo Weekes is a developing player aiming to replace departed superstar Jack Wighton.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL

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Meet the five players set to make their mark on the NRL in 2024

Every new NRL season brings a fresh crop of rookie sensations. Nick Campton lists the five young players set to make an impact in 2024.

A player catches the ball during a rugby league training session

Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL

The Canberra teenager who's emerged as one of Australia's brightest athletics prospects in years

At just 17, Paris Olympics aspirant Cameron Myers displays maturity that is just as impressive as his outstanding performances on the track have been during the past 12 months.

Cameron Myers competing at the 2022-23 national championships

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport

Federal government commits to keeping the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra

The Australian Institute of Sport will remain in Canberra as recommended by an independent review into its location, facilities, and level of investment needed — prompted by calls to move the institute to Queensland ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.

Bird's eye view of the Australian Institute of Sport's Arena

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport

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ACT prisoner who helped start major riot over cigarettes and dessert sentenced to three years in jail

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courts and Trialsby Elizabeth Byrne

Police officer won't face criminal charges over arrest in which protester suffered serious injuries

An Australian Federal Police officer will not be charged over the arrest of a protester who suffered serious injuries, after the conclusion of an internal investigation into the incident.

Duration: 38 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Policeby Patrick Bell

Tap water unsafe to drink in town of Yass

Despite being advised to boil tap water before drinking, there are growing concerns it is still unsafe to drink in the town of Yass.

Treatment Failure: Toys floating in murky brown water

Duration: 2 minutes 5 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Health

Yass businesses spending hundreds of dollars a week on bottled water, as treatment problem remains

A Yass pub says it's spending at least $50 a day on bottled water, while GPs are relying on hand sanitiser, as a treatment problem with the water supply remains one week on from when it started.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Local Governmentby Victor Petrovic and Courtney Barrett Peters

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Independent inquiry launched into fatal Taipan army helicopter crash

The fatal crash off the coast of Queensland last year killed four defence personnel.

A ship pulls Taipan wreckage from the ocean, authorities are in a smaller watercraft nearby

Published: 11m agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 4:36amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Defence Forces

No plan in place to move Lismore flood survivors into permanent housing, report finds

Two years after major flooding in NSW, an auditor-generals's report outlines how hundreds of survivors are still waiting to move into temporary accommodation.

Published: 22m agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 4:25amSource: ABC North CoastTopic: Floodsby Bruce MacKenzie

Outback bushfire closes main freight link between WA and eastern states

Bushfires have closed the Eyre Highway for the second time this summer, with no confirmation of when the critical road route will reopen.

A road sign as a road train drives past.

Published: 52m agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 3:55amSource: ABC GoldfieldsTopic: Bushfiresby Jarrod Lucas, Emily JB Smith and Tara de Landgrafft

Live Moment: Blood found at two sites as police search for former TV host and partner

Police believe former Network 10 host Jesse Baird can help over the disappearance of his 29-year-old partner, whose possessions were found in a Sydney skip-bin.

Published: 5m agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 4:41amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Policeby Greta Stonehouse

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ACT prisoner who helped start major riot over cigarettes and dessert sentenced to three years in jail

Police officer won't face criminal charges over arrest in which protester suffered serious injuries

Yass businesses spending hundreds of dollars a week on bottled water, as treatment problem remains

Much-loved writer Marion Halligan has died

In a post-Wighton world, can Kaeo Weekes become the next Canberra Raiders' success story?

Train for a 20km walk after a heart attack

Does your butcher speak a secret language?

Why these baby bats need pedicures

Much-loved writer Marion Halligan has died

Does your butcher speak a secret language?

The hotel for plants

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ACT seeks border expansion into NSW for housing development

Barnaby Joyce filmed lying on the footpath in Canberra

Ngunnawal elder Aunty Violet and Ngambri man Shane Mortimer clash during an Independents for Canberra town hall meeting.

Laura Tingle gives her take on the day in politics

Yass businesses spending hundreds of dollars a week on bottled water, as treatment problem remains

In a post-Wighton world, can Kaeo Weekes become the next Canberra Raiders' success story?

Groovin the Moo is the latest casualty of a festival industry in crisis. What can be done?

'Unethical and misleading': Tony was deceiving his bosses and raking in the cash

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In a post-Wighton world, can Kaeo Weekes become the next Canberra Raiders' success story?

Meet the five players set to make their mark on the NRL in 2024

The Canberra teenager who's emerged as one of Australia's brightest athletics prospects in years

Federal government commits to keeping the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra

ACT prisoner who helped start major riot over cigarettes and dessert sentenced to three years in jail

Police officer won't face criminal charges over arrest in which protester suffered serious injuries

Tap water unsafe to drink in town of Yass

Yass businesses spending hundreds of dollars a week on bottled water, as treatment problem remains

Independent inquiry launched into fatal Taipan army helicopter crash

No plan in place to move Lismore flood survivors into permanent housing, report finds

Outback bushfire closes main freight link between WA and eastern states

Live Moment: Blood found at two sites as police search for former TV host and partner

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