From apprentice chef at the old Canberra Hospital, Rhonda Arnall has run restaurants in Aranda and Cook before branching into ice cream. And that’s not the half of it. DAVID TURNBULL continues his series of stories of remarkable Canberrans.
Community group Save Big Splash has launched a petition to the ACT Legislative Assembly, ramping up pressure on the ACT government to intervene and reclaim the long-closed Big Splash waterpark.
A 24-year-old Latham man – who was subject to bail and a good behaviour order – has been charged with multiple offences following an alleged attempted carjacking in Melba.
"Until governance improves, the community will continue to suffer from the misplaced priorities of this arrogant, bumbling, bone-headed and opaque government," says letter writer MIKE QUIRK.
Canberra motorists are being warned to brace for traffic disruptions as planned protest marches move through the Civic and the parliamentary precinct on Australia Day.
Jetstar will increase capacity on its direct Canberra-Brisbane service from April, upgrading to larger aircraft on the route, reports aviation writer SCOTT MAYMAN.