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Man to face charges after Canberra tram targeted in graffiti attack

Man to face charges after Canberra tram targeted in graffiti attack

A second alleged incident of vandalism of the new light-rail network has taken place before it's started running fully.

  • by Steve Evans

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Move to widen Commonwealth Ave Bridge, renew dam gets federal backing

Move to widen Commonwealth Ave Bridge, renew dam gets federal backing

The agency overseeing Commonwealth land in Canberra will prepare a business case to widen the thoroughfare over Lake Burley Griffin.

  • by Doug Dingwall
Staff urged to put in late nights ahead of light rail launch

Staff urged to put in late nights ahead of light rail launch

Transport Canberra deputy director-general Duncan Edghill even sent staff a photo of an empty office as part of a missive to work longer hours. 

  • by Katie Burgess
Footage shows light rail near-miss days before pedestrian strike

Footage shows light rail near-miss days before pedestrian strike

A tradie narrowly avoided becoming the first victim of light rail after walking in front of a moving vehicle, new footage shows.

  • by Katie Burgess
Jobs created on Canberra's light rail 'exceeded expectations'

Jobs created on Canberra's light rail 'exceeded expectations'

But questions remain about how the workforce will be rolled over onto the second stage of the project.

  • by Katie Burgess
Canberra Metro's light rail safety videos feature some familiar faces

Canberra Metro's light rail safety videos feature some familiar faces

Ever wish you could rugby tackle someone who tries to get on the bus before you get off? You might find some joy in these new safety videos.

  • by Finbar O'Mallon
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Priority for trams will likely make crossing Northbourne even worse

Priority for trams will likely make crossing Northbourne even worse

Transport Canberra has revealed exactly how light rail vehicles will be given priority between Gungahlin and the city.

  • by Jasper Lindell and Steve Evans
Industry groups unite to combat 'low-density' plan for Northbourne Ave

Industry groups unite to combat 'low-density' plan for Northbourne Ave

The ACT's peak business, property, planning and architecture groups have united amid concerns about revised plans to reshape the major road.

  • by Dan Jervis-Bardy
Light rail driver back on the job after running red light

Light rail driver back on the job after running red light

Meanwhile new footage has emerged of a Canberra driver illegally parked on the light rail tracks during a red light.

  • by Katie Burgess
We got a sneak peek at riding Canberra's light rail

We got a sneak peek at riding Canberra's light rail

And yes, it has that new tram smell.

  • by Katie Burgess
Canberra Now: high hopes for Belco; light rail ride up for grabs

Canberra Now: high hopes for Belco; light rail ride up for grabs

And Liberal MLA Jeremy Hanson has used an ex-bikie's Instagram post supporting NSW anti-consorting laws as an argument to introduce similar laws here.

  • by Finbar O'Mallon

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