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Saturday Gardening 10 February 2024

Saturday Gardening 10 February 2024
Emma and Willow at the ABC Open Day 2023
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes 47 seconds

Published: Source: ListenTopic: Horticulturewith Emma Bickley

Federal government commits to keeping the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra

The Australian Institute of Sport will remain in Canberra as recommended by an independent review into its location, facilities, and level of investment needed — prompted by calls to move the institute to Queensland ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.
Bird's eye view of the Australian Institute of Sport's Arena

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sportby Isaac Nowroozi

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The ACT's budget is in the red, but government spending reveals a lot about priorities as polling day approaches

Chief Minister Andrew Barr says the territory budget's deficit increased 75 per cent due in part to a revenue shortfall from GST and payroll tax, but government spending has also increased — and drawn criticism from the Canberra Liberals.
A bird's eye view of a leafy suburb full of houses.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Budgetby Patrick Bell

Why you should support the Canberra Lifeline Bookfair.

What does the bookfair mean to the community? 
Someone's arm can be seen as they look through a box of books.
Duration: 9 minutes 7 seconds

Published: Source: ListenTopic: Charitieswith Alice Matthews

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Cheap hacks for your water workout

Cheap hacks for your water workout.
Kirra Rankin exercise physiologist holds pool noodle equipment
Duration: 12 minutes 55 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Radio CanberraTopic: Fitness and Exercisewith Georgia Stynes

Canberra court hears major riot was started over lack of cigarettes and dessert

Detainee George George, 33, pleads guilty to arson over his involvement in starting a riot in Canberra's jail, which the court heard was sparked over COVID restrictions and because prisoners weren't given cigarettes or dessert.
Damage from a fire in a prison common space.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Prisons and Punishmentby Jade Toomey

'Dog leg' past national institutions back on the table for Canberra's light rail extension

An updated planning document for the Canberra light rail's extension over Lake Burley Griffin to Woden has seen a previously discussed route option resurface.
An artist's impression of Canberra light rail stopping outside Parliament House.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Transport Industryby Victor Petrovic

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Laura Tingle gives her take on the day in politics

Laura Tingle speaks to Sarah Ferguson about the events in Parliament House today, including a history-making address by PNG's Prime Minister and Labor’s industrial relations laws passing the Senate.
Duration: 7 minutes

Source: 7.30

Canberra man sentenced to 15 years prison for murdering partner

Danielle Jordan was on the bonnet of Michael O'Connell's car when he drover away and she fell.
Duration: 1 minute 17 seconds

Source: ABC News

ACT program offering homeowners improved security

The Neighbourhood Watch scheme offers a rebate on measures like alarms and security cameras and has the support of local police.
Duration: 2 minutes 13 seconds

Source: ABC News

Fertility testing becoming popular among young single women

The cohort of young, single women aren't yet ready for kids, but want to know more about their reproductive chances.
Duration: 2 minutes 58 seconds

Source: ABC News

National News

NSW bureaucrat suspended with pay pending corruption investigation into Sydney property deal

The senior planning department official purchased a property in the upper north shore suburb of Gordon within one of the government's planned Transport Oriented Development Zones before the policy was made public last year.
Corruption findings face legal challenge after ICAC's High Court 'disaster'

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Corruptionby Maryanne Taouk

Former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey loses preselection battle for Cottesloe to Sandra Brewer

The property council chief wins the preselection battle for the Liberal heartland seat of Cottesloe, defeating former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey. 
A side-on close-up shot of Property Council WA chief executive Sandra Brewer.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Government and Politicsby Rebecca Trigger, Cason Ho and David Weber

Australia's anti-doping chief issues grave warning over 'grossly irresponsible' Enhanced Games

Australian sport's anti-doping chief slams an Olympic-style event with no drug testing as "grossly irresponsible" and warns of severe ramifications for athletes taking part.
Australian swimmer James Magnussen shirtless after a race at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Doping in Sports

Police declare crime scene after body reportedly found in vehicle at Mackay beach

Emergency services were called to Harbour Beach in Mackay shortly after 1pm following reports of a body being found in a car.
Police officers standing near vehicles at a beach.

Published: Source: ABC Tropical NorthTopic: Policeby Lillian Watkins and Hannah Walsh

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