Family and friends gathered at the jetty near the National Museum to release balloons for Cathy Marsh. Photo: Melissa Adams
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The Watson mother was one of two ACT women who died in a car crash near Bendigo last Sunday. She was 48 years old.
- In liquidation for a year, the Canberra Club has been hit with a $34.5 million claim for damages, delaying work to wind up the business.
- Reforms to boost the size of the public service's temporary workforce will allow bureaucrats made redundant to more easily get a second bite at the cherry.
- Bill Shorten has apologised after he was caught on camera using his phone while driving in Melbourne
- The Sydney 15-year-old arrested during Thursday's counter-terrorism operation was a talented junior rugby league player who became 'heavily radicalised' in the past year, police believe.
- Convicted terrorists would be treated like paedophiles and kept behind bars even after their sentences have expired under a bold plan to be put before federal and state governments.
Adam Voges dispatches a shot to the boundary. Photo: Getty Images
The worst fears about the West Indies being cannon fodder this summer have been realised on the first day of their series against Australia, with Adam Voges and Shaun Marsh capitalising on the tourists' myriad flaws with twin centuries at Blundstone Arena.
The much-discussed Hobart crowd, which was reported to be 5927, witnessed the beginning of what has the makings of a thoroughly one-sided affair.
- Former Cricket ACT chief Mark Vergano says Canberra's case to host Test matches will "speak for itself" as the push for the national capital to tick off its final box in the cricket wish list gains momentum.
- Greater Western Sydney say they want to be involved in the proposed women's AFL and "the ACT will play an important role" in that.
- Before he kicks back with Christmas ham in Britain, Canberra Raiders recruit Elliott Whitehead faces a torrid two weeks on the track. The English international arrived in Canberra at the end of last week.
- Canberra paceman Jason Behrendorff will be put through his paces on Friday in a last-ditch bid to get hmi ready for the upcoming Big Bash League campaign after suffering a recurrence of a back injury last month.
- Temporary road closures are in place in Acton, Parkes, Civic, Bruce and Aranda this weekend will allow for seven triathlon events to take place around Lake Burley Griffin. More details here.
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Fancy Christmas carols, vintage balls or crafty markets? Canberra is the place to be this weekend. Find all of this and more in Canberra Weekend: What's on December 11-13
Cirque du Soleil's Quidam is enchanting crowds with acrobatics, circus tricks and more at the AIS Arena until December 20.
See the year's best cartoons in Behind the Lines 2015 at the Museum of Australian Democracy.
The Illusionists 1903 showcases the jaw-dropping talents of seven of the most incredible illusionists on earth, from hilarious magic tricks to death-defying stunts and acts of breathtaking wonder. The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre until December 16.
Experience the work of legendary Australian artist Tom Roberts at the National Gallery of Australia. Until March 28.
Get into the festive spirit with Christmas in the City, including the world record-breaking light-decorated Christmas tree. It's part of the SIDS and Kids ACT Christmas lights in the City, alongside markets, performances, children's activities and more. Until December 31.
Waterpark Canberra was packed on Thursday as youngsters cooled off in the sizzling heat. Photo: Jay Cronan
Canberra's swimming pools have become hives of activity as the weather continues to sizzle.
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Corporate services manager of the Canberra Rail Museum, Bruce Blain with freight being loaded to leave Canberra. Photo: Rohan Thomson
Freight rail operators carrying scrap metal from Canberra to Port Botany want to expand their container haulage work to include consumer goods for big-box retailers.
Today: Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming westerly 25 to 35 km/h in the morning, then becoming light in the late evening. Min 13, max 28.
Saturday: Sunny. Winds west to northwesterly and light becoming northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day, then shifting easterly 15 to 25 km/h in the evening. Min 8, max 25.
Sunday: Partly cloudy. Winds east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting northwesterly during the morning, then becoming light during the evening. Min 9, max 27.