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Andrew Brown is a journalist at The Canberra Times.

Bushfire burning out of control east of Canberra

Bushfire burning out of control east of Canberra

An out-of-control bushfire east of the nation's capital has been upgraded to an emergency warning level and some residents close to the fire have been advised to evacuate.

  • by Andrew Brown and Matt Bungard

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'This type of thing doesn't happen in Canberra': Police investigate 'random' shooting

'This type of thing doesn't happen in Canberra': Police investigate 'random' shooting

The woman, who had sustained gunshot and shrapnel wounds, drove to Manuka Oval where she called for help and a security officer provided her with first aid.

  • by Andrew Brown
Chris the Sheep, famous for his record-breaking fleece, has died

Chris the Sheep, famous for his record-breaking fleece, has died

Chris the Sheep was found in 2015 after being on the loose for six years, and his 41kg coat broke the world record for the heaviest sheep fleece.

  • by Andrew Brown
ACT to legalise cannabis - but don't share

ACT to legalise cannabis - but don't share

It will be legal to possess cannabis in the ACT, but if you consume it with a friend you could still be charged, a senior police officer has warned.

  • by Andrew Brown
Brendan Nelson steps down as director of the Australian War Memorial

Brendan Nelson steps down as director of the Australian War Memorial

Brendan Nelson's departure from the role he has held for seven years paves the way for a new director to oversee the memorial's near $500 million expansion.

  • by Andrew Brown and Katie Burgess
Skier plummets from Thredbo chairlift after it was dislodged in strong winds

Skier plummets from Thredbo chairlift after it was dislodged in strong winds

A skier has lived most people's worst nightmare at Thredbo after plummeting to the ground when the chairlift they were on became dislodged.

  • by Andrew Brown and Finbar O'Mallon
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'I only wear it on Anzac Day': Vietnam vet loses war medal at dawn service

'I only wear it on Anzac Day': Vietnam vet loses war medal at dawn service

Ron Emerson has appealed for help in finding his was medal, which he lost during Anzac Day commemorations.

  • by Andrew Brown
ACT Millennials more pessimistic on home ownership: report

ACT Millennials more pessimistic on home ownership: report

A survey of 1200 Millennials has revealed ACT residents are less likely to use smartphones and are more aware of mental health than the rest of the country.

  • by Andrew Brown
Government decides 'It's Time' for cat containment in Whitlam

Government decides 'It's Time' for cat containment in Whitlam

The new suburb will now be the 17th area in Canberra to have cat-containment laws.

  • by Andrew Brown
Barr slams delay to integrity commissioner search

Barr slams delay to integrity commissioner search

The Chief Minister said the political associations of former chief justice should not have disqualified him from the role.

  • by Andrew Brown
Witnesses sought to alleged Fyshwick pub assault

Witnesses sought to alleged Fyshwick pub assault

The alleged assault, where the victim suffered a broken jaw, happened on March 2

  • by Andrew Brown

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