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.
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Hands up for the return of Canberra's Handmade Market

Hands up for the return of Canberra's Handmade Market

21 June 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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News
Could you control a small house fire?

Could you control a small house fire?

16 June 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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Fighting fire with more firefighters as next recruiting round begins

Fighting fire with more firefighters as next recruiting round begins

12 June 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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Line of severe thunderstorms prompts warning for ACT region

Line of severe thunderstorms prompts warning for ACT region

8 June 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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Icons of Canberra flagged for next stage of ACT coat of arms

Icons of Canberra flagged for next stage of ACT coat of arms

8 June 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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Micro-forests make major impact on Canberra's heat map

Micro-forests make major impact on Canberra's heat map

7 June 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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Project asks us to move to bikes, electric bikes and e-scooters for daily commute

Project asks us to move to bikes, electric bikes and e-scooters for daily commute

2 June 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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Reign of sunshine to end with big rain coming this week

Reign of sunshine to end with big rain coming this week

3 May 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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What's On
Live music venues amped with $750,000 fund for gigs in Canberra

Live music venues amped with $750,000 fund for gigs in Canberra

27 April 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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Canberra crowns its chilli champion as first chilli store to open

Canberra crowns its chilli champion as first chilli store to open

25 April 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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ACT housing crisis puts family of eight at risk of homelessness

ACT housing crisis puts family of eight at risk of homelessness

16 April 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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Polar blast coming with frost and snow this weekend

Polar blast coming with frost and snow this weekend

9 April 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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Researchers take fine-tooth comb to find natural solution to head lice

Researchers take fine-tooth comb to find natural solution to head lice

8 April 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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Black fingernails and a good temper - here's cheers for our chocolatiers

Black fingernails and a good temper - here's cheers for our chocolatiers

4 April 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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Finally! Classic autumn conditions with clear skies for Easter

Finally! Classic autumn conditions with clear skies for Easter

1 April 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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Put your taste buds to the test for Canberra's best hot cross buns

Put your taste buds to the test for Canberra's best hot cross buns

31 March 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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Community
From car engines to corflutes, we bust some myths on recycling

From car engines to corflutes, we bust some myths on recycling

22 March 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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News
Publicly operated crematorium in Gungahlin to meet needs of growing city

Publicly operated crematorium in Gungahlin to meet needs of growing city

20 March 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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Last gasp as longest and strongest pollen season comes to an end

Last gasp as longest and strongest pollen season comes to an end

19 March 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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Great weather for soup as rain settles in around the region

Great weather for soup as rain settles in around the region

18 March 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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'Incredible discovery' could hold natural key to treating allergies

'Incredible discovery' could hold natural key to treating allergies

18 March 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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Six-car collision causes big delays near Glenloch Interchange

Six-car collision causes big delays near Glenloch Interchange

17 March 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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The life of Gary: snake tracking study reveals the habits of eastern browns in Canberra

The life of Gary: snake tracking study reveals the habits of eastern browns in Canberra

16 March 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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Ultimatum for ACT drivers with deadly Takata airbags

Ultimatum for ACT drivers with deadly Takata airbags

6 March 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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News
Gungahlin man's Lucky Lottery win the perfect end to the week

Gungahlin man's Lucky Lottery win the perfect end to the week

5 March 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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News
So long summer, the heat is off with cooler autumn to come

So long summer, the heat is off with cooler autumn to come

3 March 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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The buzz on European wasps comes with a sting for Canberrans

The buzz on European wasps comes with a sting for Canberrans

28 February 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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Ideal growing conditions spawn warning for death cap mushroom

Ideal growing conditions spawn warning for death cap mushroom

26 February 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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Make every step count for Gift of Life's walk this week

Make every step count for Gift of Life's walk this week

24 February 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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Canberra research giving flora and fauna a fighting chance

Canberra research giving flora and fauna a fighting chance

18 February 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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Bring out the brollies for another heavy downpour

Bring out the brollies for another heavy downpour

5 February 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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Heavy rainfall coming to Canberra region this evening

Heavy rainfall coming to Canberra region this evening

1 February 2021 | By Michael Weaver
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Is COVID-19 partly to blame for bad young driver behaviour? ACT top cop says so

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What nonsense time to bring covid back so they can go on a power trip again View

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Oh come on, what next is going to be blamed on Covid. View

Ben Hall1 year ago

Or just maybe the current strategy of speed cameras is a total failure View

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Sport2

Is Exhibition Park really an option for a new Canberra sporting stadium? Surely not!

Steve Parksmith1 year ago

No keep EPIC. Where are they going to do events otherwise? View

Brad Miller1 year ago

Great idea, so long as it is a complete redevelopment of EPIC as an events destination View

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News5

Moon will turn to blood over Canberra night sky for last time until 2025

Adrian Giampietro1 year ago

Matthew start howling! Lupo! View

Matthew Timothy1 year ago

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Stephanie Galic1 year ago

Tahlia Jade Edwards tonight with the boys ! View

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News5

More than 100 drivers caught in three days flouting road rules

Ravinder Singh1 year ago

All over in Canberra Check out the Gde/tugg parkway 5/10 cars are speeding 7/10 cars ready to… View

Tristan White1 year ago

If they patroled gunners more they would nab way more View

Chris Hill1 year ago

Swerving to dodge the pot holes. View

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Builder ordered to pay client $25,000 over defect-riddled home but she'll still be out of pocket

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The Great Ramen Debate: Who makes Canberra's most delicious noodle soup?

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Notes from the Kitchen Garden: an autumn bounty and more time to plant

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Have you heard the butcherbird's song?

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