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More than a Mile – Melbourne Documentary Film Festival

Director Alexander Michael Rated M Score 6/6 ‘More than a Mile’ is a documentary following the lives of a runner and his friend on their six-month journey towards the Beer Mile World Classic. I will admit that while watching More than a Mile I had the feeling I probably should have had a beer in…

2020 Youth InterACT Grant Program Open

Young Canberrans will have the opportunity to turn their ideas into a reality with the opening of the 2020 Youth InterACT grant program. Young people aged 12-25 years with ideas for projects, events or activities that focus on engaging young people are encouraged to apply for the ACT Government’s $25,000 Youth InterACT grants program. Minister…

No Public Transport Fare Rise

Public transport fares will not increase from 1 July, as Canberrans recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The ACT Government knows that COVID-19 has put increased pressure on families, and every little bit counts,” Minister for Transport, Chris Steel commented “Many people rely on public transport to get around, and freezing bus and light rail fares…

The Legend of the Five

Director Joanne Samuel Starring Lauren Esposito, Gabi Sproule, Leigh Joel Scott, Deborah An and Nicholas Andrianakos Rated PG Score 5/6 In Cinemas from June 25 with subsequent dates as Cinemas reopen When a group of misfit teenagers encounter an ancient relic during a school trip, they find themselves caught up in a magical world, with…

Research into the Gig Economy Released

Almost two thirds of Australians routinely rely on online platforms such as Uber or Airtasker to buy goods and services, according to new research commissioned by the Victorian Government. The landmark survey, conducted by researchers at Queensland University of Technology, the University of Adelaide and University of Technology Sydney, is Australia’s largest ever study regarding…

Grants Given for Charities to Combat Illegal Dumping

The McGowan Government has reimbursed more than $300,000 in Waste Disposal Levy fees this year through the Waste Authority to charitable recycling organisations who were forced to dispose of waste from illegal dumping and unusable donations. Six charitable recyclers – Alinea, Anglicare WA, Good Sammy Enterprises, RSPCA, St Vincent de Paul Society WA and the…

Second Stage of Gundaroo Drive Completed

The second stage of the duplication of Gundaroo Drive has reached the finishing line following the opening of four lanes between Gungahlin Drive and the Barton Highway. “The ACT Government is committed to building a better and safer road network and the completion of this duplication project is a key step in achieving this,” Minister…