Canberra hotter, drier than average
Canberra was hot and dry last year with 2008 the 12th year in a row where temperatures were above average. More
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More pets given up in 2008: RSPCA
- New recruits flock to ADF
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Canberra hotter, drier than average
- Businesses expecting tough 3 months
- Govt should reconsider restricted licences: magistrate
- Five face court over Wanniassa assault
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'Stay, move or shut down': Summernats' future uncertain
- Jobs drying up for graduates, school leavers: job index
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Summernats crowd numbers down as car lovers feel the pinch
- Republic referendum 'destined to fail'
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Summernats organiser denies special treatment after dodging fine
- ACT republic referendum 'a red herring'
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Summernats organiser caught speeding
- Low demand, high production to cause wine glut
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ACT Govt considers car smoking ban
- Holiday road toll rises to 55
- Canberra tourism strong despite downturn
- RSPCA feels impact of economic downturn
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Alcohol, drug related road deaths down
- ACT self-govt 'seen as cost-cutting exercise'
ACT Video
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Canberra was hotter and drier than average in 2008 but December was the wettest since 1999.
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Boutique cold climate winegrowers in the Canberra region are optimistic about the 2009 season despite an impending wine glut.
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Canberra's Summernats festival has been labelled a success but the future of the event remains uncertain.
Featured Audio
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News Audio: Best of 666 2008: Artist Bill Leak speaks with Ross Solly about his portrait of Sir Donald Bradman which is on show at the National Portrait Gallery.
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News Online: Summernats organiser Chic Henry speaks with 666 presenter Peter J Casey about the success of the car festival and its future.
ACT Weather
Tuesday, 6 Jan, 2009
| Canberra | Sunny | 14-34 | |
| Tidbinbilla | Sunny | 13-32 | |
| Tuggeranong | Sunny | 15-34 |
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