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abcnewsCanberra

  1. Misty start for rowers: Rowers make their way through morning mist in sub-zero temperatures on Lake Burley Griff... bit.ly/Kmp4t0 about 2 hours ago via twitterfeed
  2. More Canberrans seeking help to pay rent: Anglicare is reporting a big spike in the number of Canberrans seeking... bit.ly/Kvlj55 about 4 hours ago via twitterfeed
  3. Craig Thomson after talking to media: Crossbench MP Craig Thomson leaves a press conference at Parliament House ... bit.ly/LJoZ6l about 6 hours ago via twitterfeed
  4. Brumbies make changes for Reds clash: Brumbies coach Jake White has rested in-form number eight Fotu Auelua for ... bit.ly/LGkFoy about 22 hours ago via twitterfeed
  5. Craig Thomson at press conference: Crossbench MP Craig Thomson speaks to the media at a press conference at Parl... bit.ly/LqYa3K 7:40 PM May 23rd via twitterfeed
  6. Disgraced lawyer 'should be struck off roll': A tribunal has recommended a disgraced Canberra lawyer be removed ... bit.ly/L9Krig 4:36 PM May 23rd via twitterfeed
  7. ACT Government rejects light rail cost criticism: The ACT Government has rejected claims it has inflated the cos... bit.ly/L6SVXz 4:58 AM May 23rd via twitterfeed
  8. Abbott and Gillard face off in Parliament: bit.ly/Kc5pLK 12:54 AM May 23rd via twitterfeed
  9. Griffin document completes Canberra picture: What is believed to be the last missing document for the design of ... bit.ly/Kbvhre 9:51 PM May 22nd via twitterfeed
  10. Court to consider Eastman review: The full bench of the ACT Supreme Court will hear an application by David Haro... bit.ly/KdPixL 7:50 PM May 22nd via twitterfeed
  11. Light rail cost 'doesn't stack up': Australia's peak rail industry group says costings for a 13 kilometre light ... bit.ly/KdF4gA 6:49 PM May 22nd via twitterfeed
  12. Raiders dump key duo for booze offences: Canberra has dropped star full-back Josh Dugan and winger Blake Ferguso... bit.ly/K7cY6s 12:49 AM May 22nd via twitterfeed
  13. Wilkie compromises on pokies reform: bit.ly/KuqQa1 9:47 PM May 21st via twitterfeed
  14. Masseur on trial for molesting clients: A Canberra masseur has gone on trial in the ACT Supreme Court accused of... bit.ly/Md8WKu 5:43 PM May 21st via twitterfeed
  15. Tourists skipping Parliament House: The number of visitors to Parliament House in Canberra has fallen to a record low. bit.ly/Lw0kCf 4:42 PM May 21st via twitterfeed
  16. Federal Parliament reflects on Thomson's speech: Independent MP Rob Oakeshott says Parliament needs to test Crai... bit.ly/LfgbSx 3:41 PM May 21st via twitterfeed
  17. Thomson shows emotion during Parliament speech: bit.ly/KAX0jO 9:58 PM May 20th via twitterfeed
  18. Rail cost splits rapid transit supporters: About two-thirds of Canberrans want a light rail or rapid bus corrido... bit.ly/KpprSa 5:55 PM May 20th via twitterfeed
  19. 3.5pc pay rise for ACT politicians: Members of the ACT Legislative Assembly have been given a pay rise of 3.5 per cent. bit.ly/L9DQUB 3:53 PM May 20th via twitterfeed
  20. Finals come early for Brumbies and Reds: The Brumbies will mount a vigorous judicial challenge to have linchpin ... bit.ly/M8z4pK 2:52 PM May 20th via twitterfeed
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