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Canberra Airport deal opens door to China flights

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Airports agreement puts Canberra on path to China flights
A new Memorandum of Understanding between Canberra Airport and the Eastern Airports Group, based in Nanjing, has enhanced the possibility of direct flights from Canberra to China. Canberra Airport CEO Stephen Byron and Eastern Airports Group Vice-President Fan Hao inked the agreement.
the-riotact.com
The Canberra suburb where parents live in fear their children 'could be next'
Some families in a Canberra suburb live in fear their children could be next, with some not even willing to walk to the local park over fears of assault.
canberratimes.com.au
Things that matter, things that don’t matter and how to tell the difference in politics
ACT Liberals leader Mark Parton's texting "scandal" and the Prime Minister's "melon-gate" incident are among recent political storms in a teacup, with much digital ink spilled over each.
the-riotact.com
All roads lead to Canberra for the Hartley Cycle Challenge 2026
The Hartley Cycle Challenge 2026 will be hosted exclusively on roads around the national capital for the first time this November, marking a new era for the ride that supports disability services across the ACT.
the-riotact.com
Venture capital fund backed by the ACT govt makes first big investment
A venture capital fund backed by the ACT government has made its first big investment, in a start-up that will create high-value jobs in Canberra.
canberratimes.com.au

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