Sydney Thunder's Alex Hales at Manuka Oval. Picture by Gary RamageThousands turned out to see the New Year’s Eve fireworks over Lake Burley Griffin. Picture by Gary RamageEmre Guler at a Raiders training session at Seiffert Oval. Picture by Gary Ramage
ACT Wildlife rescuer Clare Wynter has seen a rise in the numbers of flying fox pups needing rescue care. Picture by Karleen MinneyTeens Sebastian Adams, Toby McFadzean, Elliot Foster and Penelope Blyth discuss the ACT public school phone ban. Picture by Elesa KurtzAzlan was born to Saad and Maryam Khan of Gungahlin on Christmas Day at North Canberra Hospital. Picture by Karleen MinneyCourtney Hughes spent Christmas in Canberra Hospital. Picture by Karleen MinneyDirector of Fire Works Australia Martin Brady was in charge of Canberra's New Year's Eve fireworks display. Picture by Gary Ramage
As the year came to a close the sporting action continued, with the Big Bash League in full swing as the Raiders prepared for the upcoming season.
Students, teachers and parents gave their perspectives on the incoming ACT public school phone ban.
Meanwhile, the territory's hospitals remained busy, welcoming holiday babies and treating the region's sick.
Courtney Hughes, 33, from Kanoona, NSW, spent Christmas in Canberra Hospital having been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia for the second time in November.
