The future USS Canberra (LCS 30) will join the U.S. Navy active fleet on July 22 with the U.S. Navy’s first international commissioning ceremony at the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Base East in Sydney, Australia. Canberra is the first U.S. Navy warship to be commissioned in an allied country. It is the second U.S. … [Read more…]
Need clothes for a job interview, funeral, court, or another important event but can’t afford them? An op shop about to celebrate its one-year anniversary at its Franklin Street location helps Canberrans become their best dressed selves. People who are down on their luck walk in to Communities at Work’s Best Dressed store and walk … [Read more…]
The Western Australian government has allocated land to four companies in its Maitland Strategic Industrial Area, to develop allegedly ‘green’ hydrogen and ammonia projects. The companies to get a slice of the action are Fortescue Future Industries, Hexagon Energy Materials, Yara International, and Perdaman Chemicals and Fertilisers. A joint statement by deputy premier and minister … [Read more…]
Skywhale’s passport has more stamps on it than most of ours (thank you, Covid) and she has just returned home from a two-year-long, nationwide tour from Albury to Alice Springs. Since her launch during Canberra’s centenary in 2013, Patricia Piccinini’s Skywhale has featured at the Trans Art Tokyo festival, Ireland’s Galway Arts Festival and the … [Read more…]
In Round 12 of the NSW Cup the Raiders are set to host the Sea Eagles on the main stage at GIO Stadium Canberra, while the Jersey Flegg side hits the road to take on the Bulldogs at Accor Stadium in Sydney. NSW Cup The Raiders NSW Cup side will be looking to continue their … [Read more…]
The ACT’s top prosecutor has taken leave from the role after undergoing a week-long grilling over his handling of rape allegations against former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann. Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold asked to take leave and the request was accepted, a spokeswoman for the territory government said on Thursday. Anthony Williamson, Mr Drumgold’s deputy, … [Read more…]
This week, from the 15th-21st May, is National Volunteer Week. This annual event recognises and celebrates the work of volunteers right across the country. For our sport, rugby league, we acknowledge the hundreds of volunteers that help deliver our code from the grassroots to the elite level across the Capital Region. Volunteers are the backbone … [Read more…]
The rental property market worldwide is believed to be in a very tough spot for rent-seekers. Picture Shutterstock For those who don’t want to settle in a particular address for long or can’t buy a property for now, their only option is to go for a rental property. Unfortunately, the rental property market worldwide is … [Read more…]
The restoration work includes a new cultural garden to showcasing the cultural significance of the area. Work to upgrade the Jarramlee-West MacGregor Grasslands Nature Reserve has now been completed. The work includes a new cultural garden to showcase the rich cultural significance of the area. The project has been informed by years of planning to … [Read more…]
The Western Australian government has allocated land to four companies in its Maitland Strategic Industrial Area, to develop allegedly ‘green’ hydrogen and ammonia projects. The companies to get a slice of the action are Fortescue Future Industries, Hexagon Energy Materials, Yara International, and Perdaman Chemicals and Fertilisers. A joint statement by deputy premier and minister … [Read more…]