Canberra Raiders NRL News

The Canberra Times

Andrew Barr says a revamped Canberra Stadium needs to be at least 30,000 seats to ensure the capital doesn't miss out on hosting future internationals.

The ACT Chief Minister adds that was the size needed to host Australia's national teams - his preference to bidding for games at big tournaments like world cups.

He said one of the reasons for that was to expand the current capacity to 30,000 - an increase of 5000 seats - which he said was a requirement to host Australia's national teams in the future.

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The Canberra Times

Pack a jacket. That's the advice for Ricky Stuart on Saturday.

The Canberra Raiders coach will take part in the inaugural ride2raise, braving the elements to help raise money for a cause that's close to his heart - raising money and awareness for autism.

Unfortunately, the weather has cancelled some events already, with the planned ride from Sydney to Canberra - involving former Sydney Swan Ryan O'Keefe - called off.

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Canberra Weekly

Former Canberra Raider Curtis Scott has been convicted of assaulting his athlete girlfriend and intimidating her with threats to kill as their relationship broke down in 2018.

Scott, 24, pleaded not guilty to a choking charge, two charges of assault occasioning body harm and one charge of intimidation against his partner at the time, long jumper Tay-Leiha Clark. He also denied backup counts of assault.

The charges related to alleged altercations in a hotel room at Lake Conjola, Sylvania and a “break-up” incident before Scott drove a car into a tree.

The former Melbourne Storm and Raiders...

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