Chief Minister Katy Gallagher recently announced that the second round of centenary of Canberra number plate allocations, which will help raise valuable funds for local charities and not-for-profit organisations. “The first round of centenary of Canberra number plates that were auctioned proved very successful and it is great to see another round of numbers plates…
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Corbell Announces $329,000 ACT Heritage Grants
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Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Simon Corbell, recently announced ACT Heritage Grants worth a total of $329,000, to help local groups conserve Canberra’s heritage. “Canberra has a great story to tell and I am pleased to see the diverse range of projects included in this year’s grants program, as we celebrate Canberra’s centenary,”…
Belconnen’s off-leash dog park Upgraded
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury, has announced the completion of the $170,000 upgrade to the Belconnen dog park, including the addition of a small dog enclosure. Mr. Rattenburry explained that the addition of a separately fenced area at the existing off-leash dog park in Belconnen provides owners with a secure space for…
ACT Government to introduce same-sex marriage bill
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Attorney-General, Simon Corbell announced The ACT Labor Government will this week introduce the Marriage Equality Bill 2013 into the Legislative Assembly to allow same-sex couples to marry. “The Marriage Equality Bill will establish a Territory based scheme which allows same sex couples to solemnise a same sex marriage before an authorised celebrant,” Mr. Corbell said.…
Rattenbury calls for feedback on proposed changes to ACTION’s bus service
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury, has invited the community to provide feedback on proposed changes to ACTION’s bus service. “A number of improvements have been identified in the ACTION bus network for 2014 and we are now calling on the community to provide feedback,” Mr. Rattenbury said. Highlights of the proposed new…
Coe Claims Proposed Bus Changes Will Undermine ACT Government’s Light Rail Strategy
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Shadow Minister for Transport Alistair Coe claims the proposed changes to the bus network, in particular Gungahlin bus services, undermine the ACT Government’s light rail strategy. “Rather than treating Gungahlin Town Centre as a hub, which would be required for light rail, ACTION will now run continuous services to the City, Barton and Russell from…
Rock Reef to protect Macquarie perch at Cotter Dam
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Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Simon Corbell recently announced that Australia’s first fresh water rock reef at Cotter Dam will soon be submerged, a structure spanning seven kilometers will provide new habitat for the endangered Macquarie perch. “The rock reef is a significant example of the environmental responsibility ACTEW Water has embraced in…
Will Minister Rattenbury act on car park safety in Yarralumbla?
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Member for Molonglo Steve Doszpot has raised concerns about the parking situation at Yarralumla Shopping Centre after receiving a number of complaints from residents in the area. Mr. Doszpot raised the issue with the Minister for Territory and Municipal Services in February about the issue and in March received an interim response with a promise…
John Knight Memorial Park’s snake house receives safety face-lift
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As part of the ACT Government’s $1 million 2012-13 Playground Safety Program the snake house play space at John Knight Memorial Park has been given a face-lift. “The upgrade has ensured the iconic elements for the play space are retained including the slide and the colorful snakes which can be seen winding in and out…
Royalla solar farm receives approval
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Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Simon Corbell recently approved a proposal to build a 20MW solar farm on land adjacent to the Monaro Highway, the proposed solar farm will be the largest solar farm to be developed in Australia to date. “The solar farm proposal will contribute to a reduction of around 560,000…