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Bendigo Spirit coach Tracy York had plenty of reasons to feel frustrated after Wednesday night's WNBL loss to the University of Canberra Capitals. A poor start and a lack of defensive intensity were prevalent in the 100-86 loss,
December, 2021
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23 December
Troubled Music for Canberra gets a new CEO
AFTER a year of confusion and disaffection, Music for Canberra has appointed Shane Dobbin to the role of CEO, it was announced in the end-of-year newsletter by vice-chair of the beleaguered community organisation,
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23 December
From futsal to Texas college for goalkeeping prodigy Aurelia Haynes
Aurelia Haynes was spotted by the Canberra United Academy while filling in "for fun" as a Friday night futsal goalkeeper.
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23 December
COVID testing site wait times expected to ease, ten minute wait at Garran
Long queues and backed up traffic continue at COVID testing sites across Canberra. However, testing numbers are expected to drop over the coming days as interstate travelers finalise arrangements. The ACT has recorded 85 new cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm Wednesday,
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23 December
ACT seeks to create short list for 250MW Canberra Big Battery project
The ACT government has issued an open call for expressions of interest for proposals for its 250MW Big Canberra Battery Project. The ACT’s coordinator-general for climate action, Sam Engele, wrote to stakeholders on Wednesday advising that the EOI process had been commenced,
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23 December
Long waiting times continue for Canberra ACT Health COVID testing sites
Long wait times have continued for the fourth day running this week, as people flood to PCR testing sites across the territory amid the Omicron outbreak.
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23 December
'Resilience': Canberra Capitals rally around suspended WNBL coach Paul Goriss in Bendigo win
"But you guys saw it," the Canberra Capitals leader said, "that was resilience". The Capitals are rallying around suspended coach Paul Goriss, who has received the backing of players and staff amid a tumultuous period for the WNBL club.
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23 December
AFP specialist response team uses bomb robots to keep Canberra safe
Specialist Operations Bomb Response Team are up to the task and have employed their specialist skill sets, including bomb robots and drones, to help keep the Canberra community safe. The bomb robots range in size from 10 kilograms to just under a tonne.
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23 December
Canberra ACT Health COVID testing sites at capacity
Long wait times have continued for the fourth day running this week, as people flood to PCR testing sites across the territory amid the Omicron outbreak.
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23 December
Canberra low on COVID rapid antigen tests as Omicron surge rattles travellers before Christmas
Pharmacies in the ACT are beginning to feel the sting as demand for rapid antigen tests soars. Omicron continues to spread and Christmas is getting closer, with the ACT hitting a new record of 58 cases yesterday while NSW recorded 3762 cases.