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Michael Weaver

About Michael Weaver

Michael Weaver is a journalist of more than 25 years. He hails from the NSW north coast, and after studying in Canberra and working as a sports journalist on the NSW south coast, he now calls Queanbeyan home.
Michael has worked for several Federal Government agencies as a journalist, media liaison officer and web content writer. Michael is passionate about the local community and can also be found playing bass with bands in local venues. As a proud lefty, he also thinks Paul McCartney is still cool.
Got a story idea, email mweaver@region.com.au

Property
Cultural precinct DA to drive Queanbeyan's future

Cultural precinct DA to drive Queanbeyan's future

11 March 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Body of second missing man found following boat overturn at Narooma

Body of second missing man found following boat overturn at Narooma

10 March 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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The Green Shed's Tiny and Elaine are signing off with a milestone donation

The Green Shed's Tiny and Elaine are signing off with a milestone donation

10 March 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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‘Dig a little deeper’ says Council to drive bushfire recovery effort

‘Dig a little deeper’ says Council to drive bushfire recovery effort

9 March 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Rock formation a hard place to find in Parliament House

Rock formation a hard place to find in Parliament House

6 March 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Heavy rain cleanses the landscape and changes the conversation

Heavy rain cleanses the landscape and changes the conversation

5 March 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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March music feast as folk, blues and classics come to Tuggeranong

March music feast as folk, blues and classics come to Tuggeranong

5 March 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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After a summer of extremes, the autumn outlook is below average

After a summer of extremes, the autumn outlook is below average

4 March 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Bushfire recovery will burn into ACT Budget

Bushfire recovery will burn into ACT Budget

3 March 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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More rain forecast for midweek and weekend

More rain forecast for midweek and weekend

3 March 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Strong weekend for the Show as Canberrans boost numbers and community spirit

Strong weekend for the Show as Canberrans boost numbers and community spirit

2 March 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Oxley man charged with child exploitation offences

Oxley man charged with child exploitation offences

2 March 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Raiders star holds the floor on speaking up, man to man

Raiders star holds the floor on speaking up, man to man

2 March 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Hawker man charged with heroin trafficking

Hawker man charged with heroin trafficking

2 March 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Work commences on the Men's Shed at Hughes

Work commences on the Men's Shed at Hughes

2 March 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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After rivers run dry, Braidwood water restrictions to be lifted

After rivers run dry, Braidwood water restrictions to be lifted

2 March 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Windfarmer makes 20-year commitment to hydrogen research at ANU

Windfarmer makes 20-year commitment to hydrogen research at ANU

29 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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News
Pipeline to boost storage levels following recent rain

Pipeline to boost storage levels following recent rain

29 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Woodchoppers the show-stoppers at the Royal Canberra Show

Woodchoppers the show-stoppers at the Royal Canberra Show

28 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Two shops attacked in ram raids within one hour

Two shops attacked in ram raids within one hour

28 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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ACT Policing releases Civic nightclub assault video to identify suspect

ACT Policing releases Civic nightclub assault video to identify suspect

27 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Orroral Valley fire declared over and out

Orroral Valley fire declared over and out

27 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Police and family search for missing Griffith woman

Police and family search for missing Griffith woman

27 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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No fries with that: McDonald's development at Chisholm rejected

No fries with that: McDonald's development at Chisholm rejected

26 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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News
ACT motorists in spotlight for mobile phone detection cameras

ACT motorists in spotlight for mobile phone detection cameras

26 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Sport
League fans mourn death of Don Furner Sr at 87

League fans mourn death of Don Furner Sr at 87

25 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Large crowds celebrate multicultural Canberra

Large crowds celebrate multicultural Canberra

25 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Canberra crafters find a way to remake Christmas

Canberra crafters find a way to remake Christmas

24 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Child's letter to firefighters inspires a special school assembly

Child's letter to firefighters inspires a special school assembly

23 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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New coin marks Australia's oldest airline

New coin marks Australia's oldest airline

22 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Win for woodland reserve as Mt Majura is protected from development

Win for woodland reserve as Mt Majura is protected from development

22 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Humble Bungendore fridge warms to heroic welcome in Canberra

Humble Bungendore fridge warms to heroic welcome in Canberra

21 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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