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Meet the man who organised the historic catch up between Sir Donald Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar

It was arguably cricket's most famous afternoon tea, and came from one man who simply dared to make a few phone calls.

ABC News

'Nothing we can do': Why festival pill testing ended

Insurers are refusing to cover festival pill testing, and the ACT government can't do anything about it.

The Canberra Times

Phoenix soar to shock 5-0 ALW win

Wellington Phoenix have claimed their first win of the A-League Women season with a sensational 5-0 home victory over Canberra United.

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Culture improves in Canberra's health system but low levels of trust in executive, managers

But staff are still grappling with issues around occupational violence and wellbeing.

The Canberra Times

What the Year of the Water Rabbit means for Canberra

"The year of the Water Rabbit is meant to be a year full of elegance, grace, gentleness"

The Canberra Times

ALW Phoenix seek Canberra redemption

Wellington coach Natalie Lawrence has urged her A-Leaue Women side to right the wrongs of a previous 3-0 loss when they play Canberra again on Sunday.

AAP

Canberrans waiting to see specialists or undergo surgery through public health system face lengthy delays

Canberrans waiting to see medical specialists or undergo surgery through the public health system are facing lengthy delays.

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A diamond in the rough: Mineshaft owner Peter Blythe is 'going fishing' after 45 years in business

Peter is one of Canberra's true characters and gentlemen

The Canberra Times

Two in hospital after Belconnen motorcycle crash

The motorcycle crash was the second road accident in Canberra on Friday afternoon.

The Canberra Times

When is Chinese Lunar New Year and how is it celebrated? Find out which animal you are and where to celebrate in Australia

Millions of people around the world are observing the Lunar calendar as New Year celebrations kick off across many Asian communities. So, what is Lunar New Year and how is it celebrated?

ABC News

Canberra man who allegedly scammed 65yo woman could be part of international syndicate, police say

A 28-year-old Canberra man has been arrested as police say the alleged scam could be part of an international crime syndicate.

ABC News

Bring on the Year of the Rabbit: why there's new hope and prosperity tipped for Australia-China relations

For the first time in a long time, a year can begin with a realistic assessment that Australia-China relations are on an upward trajectory again.

The Conversation

'We're very well prepared': ACT rural fire boss says

The RFS boss said changes made over the past 20 years would help to prevent the same level of damage in the future.

The Canberra Times

How a bushfire tragedy reshaped Canberra's suburbs

A lot can change in 20 years, but as Canberrans look back on the disaster that was the 2003 bushfires, the differences in the affected suburbs can be linked back to the unprecedented power of the event. On January 18, 2003, more than 480 homes were destroyed when a major…

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Groovin' the Moo is returning to Canberra in 2023

The music festival is playing a full set of dates around the nation.

The Canberra Times

Canberra's best restaurants named and why it means so much to them

Awards are an acknowledgement of the people who've done it tough over the past few years.

The Canberra Times

The resurrection of Lincoln Close, Chapman over 20 years

A former Canberra Times photographer has spent two decades capturing the street's recovery after the 2003 bushfires.

ABC News

Canberra's pill-testing results confirm that 'ketamine' is often another drug

The first five months of the ACT's controversial drug-checking trial show only 53 per cent of substances thought to be ketamine actually are.

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The bushfire that changed Canberra forever

It has been 20 years since a bushfire tore through the suburbs of the capital. The event changed the way fires are responded to in the ACT, but the question still lingers — could it happen again? Warning: this story contains content that may be distressing to some readers.

The Conversation

20 years ago, vast bushfires razed Canberra's suburbs – and bushfire science was never the same

It has been 20 years to the day since bushfires burst out of the Brindabella Ranges and into the suburbs of our nation’s bush capital. Four lives were lost, many people were injured and more than 500 homes were destroyed.

The Canberra Times

Why urban fire trucks failed on the bushfire frontline

Five of Canberra's fire trucks were disabled during the 2003 firestorm.

The Canberra Times

Fire chief during 2003 fires dies as anniversary approaches

The first head of the ACT State Emergency Service, Tony Graham, has died.

The Canberra Times

'A day like no other': when Canberra's quiet summer became a wildfire hell

The 20th anniversary of the Canberra firestorm, which destroyed over 500 homes and killed four people

The Canberra Times

'This could happen again': Bushfire devastation shapes today's response

While increased understanding of fire behaviour and developments in technology have changed bushfire management practices, there remains lessons to be learned.

The Canberra Times

'I was very, very grateful': Community spirit shines during times of hardship

Duffy resident Paulene Cairnduff rebuilt in the same location after her home was destroyed by the firestorm.

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