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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

Community
Convoy for cancer to honour emergency services this Sunday

Convoy for cancer to honour emergency services this Sunday

8 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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UPDATE: Concerns for teenager missing for two weeks

UPDATE: Concerns for teenager missing for two weeks

6 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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"Pretty please": Fire dampening rains forecast for the ACT and NSW

6 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Number plate thefts prompt police warning

Number plate thefts prompt police warning

5 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Rescue mission for threatened wildlife at Tidbinbilla

Rescue mission for threatened wildlife at Tidbinbilla

5 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Insurance Council to host Canberra hail storm community meeting

Insurance Council to host Canberra hail storm community meeting

5 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Man dead at Broulee believed to be from Canberra

Man dead at Broulee believed to be from Canberra

4 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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"The answers are there. We've just got to listen to them": Climate rally calls for action as parliament begins for 2020

4 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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ESA Commissioner says she's doing fine and thanks for asking

ESA Commissioner says she's doing fine and thanks for asking

3 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Helicopters to patrol electricity network in Canberra

Helicopters to patrol electricity network in Canberra

3 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Smoky haze due over Canberra this afternoon as cold change arrives from south

Smoky haze due over Canberra this afternoon as cold change arrives from south

3 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Strength in numbers as Orroral fire burns almost one quarter of ACT

Strength in numbers as Orroral fire burns almost one quarter of ACT

2 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Program launched to involve seniors in their community and limit loneliness

Program launched to involve seniors in their community and limit loneliness

2 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Close encounter of the space junk kind results in near miss

Close encounter of the space junk kind results in near miss

1 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Tharwa residents still feeling safe in face of unpredictable Orroral Valley fire threat

Tharwa residents still feeling safe in face of unpredictable Orroral Valley fire threat

1 February 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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UPDATED: Old Gudgenby Homestead saved as fire crews look to challenging day

UPDATED: Old Gudgenby Homestead saved as fire crews look to challenging day

31 January 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Sport
Semi-final tonight a rematch from Cavalry's smoke-cancelled series

Semi-final tonight a rematch from Cavalry's smoke-cancelled series

31 January 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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"After two long months" North Black Range fire near Braidwood extinguished

31 January 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Updated: Firefighters injured by fallen tree in Orroral Valley

Updated: Firefighters injured by fallen tree in Orroral Valley

30 January 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Orroral Valley fireground an illustration of what is to come

Orroral Valley fireground an illustration of what is to come

29 January 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Flames now visible as Orroral Valley fire could spot close to Banks in next few hours

Flames now visible as Orroral Valley fire could spot close to Banks in next few hours

28 January 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Make a commitment to Soldier On in support of veterans this March

Make a commitment to Soldier On in support of veterans this March

28 January 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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New fire breaks out south west of Canberra, near Tharwa

New fire breaks out south west of Canberra, near Tharwa

27 January 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Three people dead after firefighting air tanker crashes in Snowy Monaro

Three people dead after firefighting air tanker crashes in Snowy Monaro

23 January 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Motorists advised it could take a year to repair hailstorm damage

Motorists advised it could take a year to repair hailstorm damage

22 January 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Horrific toll as wildlife bears the brunt of hailstorm

Horrific toll as wildlife bears the brunt of hailstorm

22 January 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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BOM issues severe weather warning for damaging winds

BOM issues severe weather warning for damaging winds

21 January 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Vehicle heads for Canberra after armed robbery in Bungendore

Vehicle heads for Canberra after armed robbery in Bungendore

21 January 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Storms, hail, strong winds lash Canberra

Storms, hail, strong winds lash Canberra

20 January 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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ACT out of the fire danger and into the storm

ACT out of the fire danger and into the storm

20 January 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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Experts warn of

Experts warn of "critical" after-effects on insects and wildlife

18 January 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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NSW Premier appoints John Barilaro to lead disaster recovery

NSW Premier appoints John Barilaro to lead disaster recovery

18 January 2020 | By Michael Weaver
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