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The Riotact was established in late 2000 to publish grass roots news, the opinion of the people and up to date information about the Canberra scene. “We’re aiming to expose Canberra to itself,” the founders wrote. “To demonstrate that community consultation can occur, and from the inside it’s a far more vibrant place than it looks from without.”

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been publishing on the platform since its inception. Recently revamped, under new ownership and with an all-new team, the RiotACT’s focus on Canberra continues, as does our desire to help readers let the rest of the community know about issues and events that matter to them through varied and informative points of view. If you have an interest that isn’t getting the coverage you would like, register and submit a post on it. As a small team we can’t publish everything that comes across our screens, but we do the best we can to give everyone a fair go.

Spend five minutes with chef Davide from Trevino's Clubhouse at Gold Creek Country Club and find out about his latest fo...
22/02/2025

Spend five minutes with chef Davide from Trevino's Clubhouse at Gold Creek Country Club and find out about his latest food obsession.

Who are you? Davide Della Bella, chef at Trevino’s Clubhouse at Gold Creek Country Club. I like to travel a…

A majority of Australian still want a compassionate approach to asylum seeker policy, but they don't see it as an electi...
22/02/2025

A majority of Australian still want a compassionate approach to asylum seeker policy, but they don't see it as an election priority.

National polling suggests most Australians still prefer a compassionate approach to asylum seekers and refugee policy. Recent research conducted by…

In his valedictory speech, former Social Services boss Ray Griggs said politicians were disregarding psychological harm ...
21/02/2025

In his valedictory speech, former Social Services boss Ray Griggs said politicians were disregarding psychological harm they could inflict on public servants appearing before committee hearings.

Former Social Service Department boss Ray Griggs has delivered a stinging rebuke to politicians aiming to score media grabs and…

Three bar-hopping hospo mates are bringing a nostalgia-driven summer snack party to Kingston for one night only. It's th...
21/02/2025

Three bar-hopping hospo mates are bringing a nostalgia-driven summer snack party to Kingston for one night only. It's the latest in a series of pop-ups from a few of Canberra's finest.

Three hospo mates walk into a bar and start a party. That’s not the start of a joke; it’s the…

With the ACT's health services under increasing pressure, a new crop of graduates is starting work in the Territory.
21/02/2025

With the ACT's health services under increasing pressure, a new crop of graduates is starting work in the Territory.

More than 560 graduate health workers will join Canberra Health Services in 2025, including more than 290 nurses and midwives.…

Calling all coastal tree-changers! Offering not one but two complete homes on 2.5 stunning acres, this superb Long Beach...
21/02/2025

Calling all coastal tree-changers! Offering not one but two complete homes on 2.5 stunning acres, this superb Long Beach property is a jaw-dropper - from the six bedrooms to the massive 10-car garage, it's guaranteed to impress.

Less than a kilometre from sandy shores, 6 Sea Acres Drive in Long Beach is an elegant six-bedroom, three-bathroom residence…

Meet this weeks RSPCA ACT Pets of the Week ... and there are lots of them, starting with four gangly puppies. They're ch...
21/02/2025

Meet this weeks RSPCA ACT Pets of the Week ... and there are lots of them, starting with four gangly puppies. They're chill-as, and would make sensational pets. And at the shelter, there's no debate - it's definitely wabbit season ... and they're too cute for words. Check 'em out!

Canines of the week: The big, floppy puppy posse No way we could choose just one of our four big,…

There are plenty of reasons to get excited about this Dunlop home. The five bedrooms? The three bathrooms? The three liv...
21/02/2025

There are plenty of reasons to get excited about this Dunlop home. The five bedrooms? The three bathrooms? The three living spaces? The pool? The granny flat? Absolutely ... and that's just for starters.

With three separate living spaces, a pool and an outdoor entertaining area, 6 Mag Place in Dunlop is a five-bedroom,…

Should Labor have told the Liberals and Greens the health budget was under pressure before the election? The caretaker c...
21/02/2025

Should Labor have told the Liberals and Greens the health budget was under pressure before the election? The caretaker conventions are clear about what a government can't do, but not so much about what a government ought to do.

The ACT Government may not have been obliged under the caretaker conventions to advise the opposition of a potential problem…

Where has the money gone? The Brindabella Christian College reform group has demanded forensic audit of the beleaguered ...
21/02/2025

Where has the money gone? The Brindabella Christian College reform group has demanded forensic audit of the beleaguered school's finances.

The Brindabella Christian College reform group is calling for a forensic accounting audit of the school's finances after revelations that…

Chef Francesco Petrillo invites Canberrans to relax - Italian style - with a special l'aperitivo menu on a Sunday. He's ...
21/02/2025

Chef Francesco Petrillo invites Canberrans to relax - Italian style - with a special l'aperitivo menu on a Sunday. He's also reinstating The Italian Place's Regional dinner program ...

When The Italian Place co-owner Tony Lo Terzo suffered a stroke in 2024, Chef Francesco Petrillo decided to close the…

The most senior public servants in the APS earn far more than the most senior ministers in the Federal Government. Why? ...
21/02/2025

The most senior public servants in the APS earn far more than the most senior ministers in the Federal Government. Why? Jacquie Lambie, and most of Australia, would like the answer to that, writes Public Sector Editor Chris Johnson.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s annual income is $607,516, but Glyn Davis, who heads the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet,…

Light rail disruption is spreading. Check out the latest closures and diversions coming your way.
20/02/2025

Light rail disruption is spreading. Check out the latest closures and diversions coming your way.

Road closures to enable the construction of light rail Stage 2A to Commonwealth Park will next month extend to the…

Looking for something to do this weekend? the picturesque mountain town of Tumbarumba is preparing to welcome music love...
20/02/2025

Looking for something to do this weekend? the picturesque mountain town of Tumbarumba is preparing to welcome music lovers, food enthusiasts and festival-goers to Tumbafest 2025.

As summer draws to a close, the picturesque mountain town of Tumbarumba is preparing to welcome music lovers, food enthusiasts…

The ATO's bid to wind up Brindabella Christian College's operator should be the final nail in the coffin for the current...
20/02/2025

The ATO's bid to wind up Brindabella Christian College's operator should be the final nail in the coffin for the current board, says Ian Bushnell.

Is this the end for Brindabella Christian College? Unlikely, given it has more than 1000 students enrolled, but the ATO's…

Do you know the gardens of Canberra? 🌳 Or who Enrico Taglietti is? Test yourself in this week's quiz ...
20/02/2025

Do you know the gardens of Canberra? 🌳 Or who Enrico Taglietti is? Test yourself in this week's quiz ...

Who was Enrico Taglietti? And how much can you claim for in ACAT? Hit the Take the Quiz button below…

What's on in Canberra this week? Stacks! The Canberra Show brings the country to the city, step back in time at the NFSA...
20/02/2025

What's on in Canberra this week? Stacks! The Canberra Show brings the country to the city, step back in time at the NFSA, have a crack at swing dancing, help the RSPCA and unleash your inner nerd ... and that's just for starters!

Australian cinematic retrospectives, live performances about beloved royals, classical choirs, classic car showrooms and everything in between, it's all on…

20/02/2025

What's better than an incredible kitchen? Three of them! But that's just the beginning of this superb Dunlop home, which features a combination of indoor and outdoor living spaces, a granny flat out the back, an enormous block, and just to top it off, your own personal olive farm! 🫒 It's available through Eoin and Hannah from LJ Ho**er Kippax, but you can see it now on Zango.

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