With children heading back to school next week, parents are reminded to check the ACTION bus timetable to organise their children’s journey to and from school. Minister for Transport and Municipal Services, Meegan Fitzharris, said many children will be catching a bus for the first time, so it’s a great idea to get organised before…
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The Snow Kimono 2015 ACT Book of the Year
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Acting Minister for Arts Mick Gentleman has recently announced that Mark Henshaw’s The Snow Kimono has been announced as the winner of the 2015 ACT Book of the Year. “Congratulations to Mark whose work The Snow Kimono has been chosen as 2015 ACT Book of the Year. The Snow Kimono also received the NSW Premier’s…
Action Buses Wi-Fi Trial
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury has recently announced that free Wi-Fi will be available to passengers on five ACTION buses as part of a 12 month trial. Mr. Rattenbury explained that to manage Canberra’s growth, reduce congestion and protect our liveability, we need to improve our public transport system. Buses provide an…
Gentleman uses call-in powers to approve Demolition on Northbourne Avenue Housing Precinct
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ACT Minister for Planning, Mick Gentleman, has used his ‘call-in’ powers to approve the demolition of several public housing buildings along the northern parts of Northbourne Avenue. “I have made the decision to call in this development application after being well informed by the heritage council as well as the broader community. This will ensure…
ACT allows mobile phone GPS functions to be used while driving
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ACT motorists and riders are now able to use their mobile phones’ GPS systems when the phone is mounted correctly while driving and riding, following changes introduced by Minister for Justice, Shane Rattenbury. The GPS function found on most current mobile phones has previously been illegal to use while driving and riding in the ACT,…
Bowen Park Works Completed
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury, recently announced works have been completed ahead of schedule to upgrade a new path within Bowen Park along the Kingston and Barton Foreshore. “The $600,000 upgrades along a 510 meter section of path from Bowen Place car park to Eastlake Parade were completed this week following final…
First Veterans Film Festival
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The first Veterans Film Festival will screen short films from around the world about serving and ex-serving military personnel, their families and the impact and influence of war on society. The Film Festival will be an annual event in Canberra on Remembrance Day November 11th coinciding with the annual commemoration of those who served. “We…
Possible Tougher penalties on total fire ban days
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Minister for Police and Emergency Services Joy Burch recently tabled a review in the Legislative Assembly, which makes several recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the Emergencies Act 2004. “The report recommends increasing the penalties for anyone who causes a bushfire on a total fire ban day,” Ms Burch said. “The current penalties need to…
Acton Tunnel incident highlights importance of building city resilience
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The incident involving a truck smashing an excavator into Acton Tunnel, Parkes Way on Tuesday (20/10/15) highlights the importance of building city resilience, say members of built environment body Consult Australia working to reopen the site. Kevin Keith, ACT Manager for Consult Australia explained that City resilience is the capacity of people and places to…
Beer Week is Coming
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ACT Minister for Community Services Mick Gentleman has officially launched Canberra Beer Week which will take place from 5 – 11 November. “Canberra is well renowned for our outstanding wines, and there are a number of events on the calendar each year celebrating this very fact,” Mr. Gentleman commented “But only recently have we added…