sport David Smith MP Federal Member for Bean I would like to invite you to join me for a Coffee Catch-up. If there are any issues you would like to raise, or you would just like to discuss politics, you can meet me at: 31st October 2019
Fox and Bow, 4 Farrer Place, Farrer 10am – 11.30am 14th November 2019
Little Luxton, Gordon Community Centre, 110 Lewis Luxton Ave, Gordon 10am – 11.30am
Common Grounds, 4/1 Jeffries St, Gowrie 2pm – 3.30pm My shout.
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Canberra Vikings’ Ryan Lonergan kicks a conversion during the NRC semi-final match against Fijian Drua at Viking Park on Saturday 20 October. Getty.
Kick seals Vikings GF berth An 80th-minute conversion by Noah Lolesio claimed victory for the Canberra Vikings on 20 October, sending them through to the National Rugby Championship (NRC) Grand Final. Up against the defending champions, Fijian Drua, the Vikings trailed 22-0 at halftime
before a second half fightback. Tom Banks crashed over on the final play of the match to set up the match-winning conversion for Lolesio, who calmly slotted it over for the 28-27 victory. The Vikings will take on the Western Force in Perth in the 2019 NRC Grand Final on Saturday 26 October.
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Are you 40+, keen on keeping fit and enjoying our lake? Come and try Dragon Boating! From 11am to 12.30 on Saturday 2 November, we’ll be holding a come and try day! It’s 100% free, with no obligations. All equipment supplied, and refreshments provided.
Time Saturday 2 November 11am-12.30pm Location Lotus Bay, Yarralumla (Near The Yacht Club).
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In the Women’s National Basketball League, the UC Capitals defeated Townsville Fire 67-65 in a closely fought contest at the National Convention Centre on Sunday 20 October. The UC Capitals will spend Round 3 on the road with games against Melbourne Boomers on Friday 25 October and Sydney Uni Flames on Sunday 27 October before returning home for a clash against the Sydney Uni Flames on Saturday 2 November at the AIS Arena, which
is also the UC Capitals Indigenous Round. Indigenous Round celebrates and acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contribution that the players, officials and fans make to the game. Both teams will wear specially designed Indigenous uniforms. The Capitals’ uniform will be revealed in the lead up to the round but is a play off last season’s design while still maintaining the same Ngunnawal artwork and symbolism.
At a glance Mixed results for Chill The Canberra Chill men’s and women’s sides both recorded losses against HC Melbourne on Friday 18 October, going down 10-5 and 2-0 respectively. The women’s side bounced back with a 2-1 win over Tassie Tigers on Sunday 20 October, however the men lost 6-2. Next round sees the Canberra Chill travel to Adelaide to take on the Adelaide Fire.
50th anniversary of bowls The bowls greens at Yowani Country Club were officially opened 50 years ago on 26 October 1969 so the club will hold a day of celebration on Saturday 26 October. Bowls start at 10am. All welcome; call the Bowls Office to register on 6228 9733 by Friday 25 October 5pm.