Minister for the Arts Joy Burch has encouraged the community to help Canberra Theatre Centre celebrate their 50th anniversary on Saturday 6 June by attending a Family Fun Open Day. The free community event will have something to offer for all ages, including live entertainment for families and backstage tours. Ms Burch pointed out that…
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Support Fatality Free Friday
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Minister for Police and Emergency Services Joy Burch has joined with police and other first responders in calling for road users in the ACT to support the 9th Fatality Free Friday initiative tomorrow, May 29. Fatality Free Friday is an initiative of the not-for-profit Australian Road Safety Foundation and has been running since 2007 with…
Upgrade announced for Canberra Theatre Centre
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Minister for the Arts Joy Burch has announced that the Government will invest $4.109 million over the next three years in upgrading the Canberra Theatre Centre. “This major capital project will support the Centre in its role as the region’s premier performing arts venue,” Ms Burch said. “Every year around 200,000 people attend performances and…
New fitness equipment installed across Canberra
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury announced that installation is complete of new fitness equipment at three sites across the ACT as part of an ACT Government initiative to get more Canberrans active and outdoors. “New fitness equipment has been installed at the Tuggeranong town park in Greenway, John Knight Memorial Park in…
National Walk Safely to School Day Friday May 22
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Minister Shane Rattenbury today joined Lucille Bailie, Chief Executive Officer of the Physical Activity Foundation and students from Hughes Primary School to promote National Walk Safely to School Day, which will be held this Friday, May 22. “National Walk Safely to School Day is held every year and aims to raise awareness of the health…
Scarlet Robin vulnerable species
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Minister for the Environment Simon Corbell has announced that the Scarlet Robin has been declared a vulnerable species. “The Scarlet Robin (Petroica multicolor) has undergone a serious long-term population decline in the ACT, based on direct observation, and this declaration formally acknowledges that,” Mr. Corbell said. Mr. Corbell explained that the Scarlet Robin occurs widely…
Blundells Cottage reopened
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The National Capital Authority has reopened Blundells Cottage after major heritage restoration works. The Cottage has been closed for the last six months while it underwent a conservation programme in-line with the Blundells Cottage Heritage Management Plan. National Capital Authority Chief Executive, Mr. Malcolm Snow explained that the stone dwelling, now known as Blundells Cottage,…
ACT Playground Improvements
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury, today announced that over 108 playgrounds across the ACT will receive upgrades to improve both accessibility and safety. “The improvements include replacing or repairing sections of the equipment including hand rails, scramble nets, fencing and other minor amendments. Not only will this improve safety, but we hope…
Schools Back Don’t Speed
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Minister for Police and Emergency Services Joy Burch joined ACT Policing Chief Police Officer Rudi Lammers to remind motorists that 40km/h school zones are in force as Term 2 of the school year commences. “As children return to school from a two-week break, we’re reminding motorists to take care around school zones and adhere to…
Gorman House to receive On the Staircase artwork
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Minister for the Arts Joy Burch recently announced the much loved public artwork On the Staircase will be relocated to the Gorman House Arts Centre later this year. Ms Burch said the artwork by Danish artist Keld Moseholm will be moved to the Gorman House Arts Centre eastern courtyard near the ACT Writers Centre by…