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Takeaway booze to help bars survive COVID-19 shutdown

Pubs, bars and restaurants will be able to temporarily serve takeaway alcohol after the ACT government loosened liquor licensing rules.

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Canberra racing hopes to continue if it's safe

Subscriber only: The racing industry is on tenterhooks after a coronavirus scare, but Canberra is hoping to go ahead next Friday.

Coronavirus to hit jobs at Raiders and Brumbies

The Canberra Raiders and ACT Brumbies are looking at a range of measures to keep the clubs going during their virus-induced break.

'Hard times to come': Holland backs Olympic call

Lewis Holland admits the thought of a four-year cycle coming to no avail is gut-wrenching but the Australian sevens star has backed the decision.

Former Canberra Raider returns from Japan

Subscriber only: Former Canberra winger Jordan Rapana is back in Australia and could find himself back in the Raiders' lime green

Times Past

The business that operated Canberra's very own theme park, Canberry Fair, went into receivership on this day in 1983 - a little more than two years after the theme park opened. A story on the front page of The Canberra Times said the continued use of Canberry Fair as a "major leisure centre" was being discussed. Canberra Holdings Pty Ltd ran the theme park. "Canberra Holdings has never lodged an annual return with the Companies Office," the story said. The brainchild of local restaurateur Alby Sedaitis, Canberry Fair was part historical village, part zoo, part theatre, and part dining precinct. READ MORE