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ACT Government’s weekly roundup

Record-breaking tourist numbers; Canberra Health Services's research; a dragon boat facility; a playgroup for detainees' children; and more.

RSPCA ACT: No hot cross buns or chocy eggs for pets this Easter

Easter treats while delicious can be extremely detrimental to our pets, RSPCA ACT tells us how to celebrate with our pets this weekend.

‘Brumbies DNA’: Larkham’s call to match rampant Reds

Wallabies selection could be on the line when the ACT Brumbies head to Suncorp Stadium to face the Queensland Reds, coach Stephen Larkham says.

Witnesses sought to three vehicle collision on Drakeford Drive

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dashcam footage of a three vehicle collision at the intersection of Sulwood Drive and Drakeford Drive on Monday night.

Canberra United face crisis as wait for ALM bid continues

As delays in finding a suitable bidder for Canberra's A-League Men's team continue, there are fears the club's women's side might be caught in the crossfire.

Motorcyclist caught travelling 145km/h on Monaro Highway

A 40-year-old Bruce man has had his licence suspended after he was caught by police travelling at 145km/h in a 90km/h zone.

Future of festivals in doubt as Splendour cancelled

The future of music festivals in Australia could be in doubt with Splendour in the Grass the latest to cancel its 2024 event.

What’s on around Canberra this Easter long weekend, 29 March – 1 April

An eggstra long weekend marks the Easter season from 29 March- 1 April and Canberra takes a few days to relax, here's how to spend it.

Did you witness a stabbing and assault in Civic last month?

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and information in relation to a stabbing and assault incident in Civic last month.

WIN! Wiltshire prize pack

Thanks to our friends at Wiltshire, CW has one prize pack to be won valued at $219.

WIN! A rural romance book pack

HQ Fiction has 4 rural romance book packs to give away in this edition of Canberra Weekly. The pack includes the new books Red Dirt Home by Renae Black and The Grazier’s Son by Cathryn Hein.

Moulds are broken and passions awoken in Billy Elliot the Musical

Cycles are broken and freedom found as Free-Rain Theatre Company brings Billy Elliot the Musical to The Q, Queanbeyan on 9 April- 5 May.

Splendour in the Grass 2024 cancelled

In yet another blow to festival goers, Splendour in the Grass has reportedly been cancelled for 2024.

Yarralumla Forestry School site to become mixed-use development

The National Capital Plan has been amended to allow mixed-use development at the site of the former Australian Forestry School.

Public consultation opens on dangerous driving sentencing in ACT

The ACT Law Reform and Sentencing Advisory Council is holding a public consultation into dangerous driving: sentencing and recidivism.

ANU: Forest regeneration projects ‘over-credited and failing’

Forest regeneration projects have negligible impact on woody vegetation cover and carbon sequestration, ANU researchers found.

Federal MP Andrew Wilkie details allegations of secret AFL drug tests

The AFL has responded to explosive whistleblower allegations of secret drug-testing of players facilitated by the league.

Goodwin steals the show as Socceroos thump Lebanon 5-0 in Canberra

Australia have moved a step closer to qualifying for a sixth-straight FIFA World Cup after easing past Lebanon in Canberra, with winger Craig Goodwin the star.

Horoscopes 28 March – 3 April 2024

Patsy Bennett has put together her horoscopes for the week 28 March - 3 April 2024.
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