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Knockout blow needed in Tahs' Super test

The NSW Waratahs will look to show how far they've come in the opening two rounds of Super Rugby Pacific when facing the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday night.

AAP · Mar 4, 2022

Canberra children eligible for second COVID-19 vaccine dose from Monday as ACT outbreak grows

Vaccinations will begin next week, as the number of infections detected in the ACT continues to trend upwards, especially among young adults.

ABC News · Mar 4, 2022

Don't mention a draw: Melbourne Victory

Melbourne Victory can guarantee themselves a finals berth with a draw against Canberra United on Friday, but coach Jeff Hopkins is demanding a win.

AAP · Mar 3, 2022

Canberra vaccine protests cost police $2m

Policing efforts for the widespread anti-vaccine protests in Canberra earlier this year cost taxpayers almost $2 million, and there are more to come.

AAP · Mar 1, 2022

NSW death toll rises to five; more ‘high impact’ storms forecast for Queensland – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2022

Coles teams up with Google-backed startup to deliver groceries by drone

A company backed by Google's owner is replacing the delivery driver with a drone, as part of a pilot project with a major Australian supermarket. Experts say the idea could literally take off and may work out cheaper than road transport.

ABC News · Mar 1, 2022

Canberra's distinctive gang-gang cockatoo will be added to the threatened species list

The gang-gang cockatoo will be added to the threatened species list after climate change and bushfires impact populations.

ABC News · Mar 1, 2022

Matildas to play 2023 Women's World Cup co-hosts New Zealand in April friendlies

The series will be split between two cities, with Canberra to host a Matildas game for the first time since 2013.

ABC News · Mar 1, 2022

Gang-gang cockatoo to become threatened species after large drop in bird numbers

Cockatoo populations reduced after 2019-20 bushfires with decline expected to continue as climate crisis causes increased heatwaves

The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2022

NRL to clear up rep suspension loophole

The NRL will present a new model for suspensions and representative games with Canberra coach Ricky Stuart livid over inconsistencies in the current system.

AAP · Feb 28, 2022