Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability Shane Rattenbury announced recently that The ACT Government’s electric bike fleet has traveled 2500 kilometres – more than the distance between Canberra and Wellington – since a trial commenced late last year. “The eight e-bikes introduced to the ACT Government’s vehicle fleet have proven popular with staff in participating…
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Village Cinemas Relaunches Rewards Program
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Village Cinemas loyalty members will receive more benefits than ever before, with an all new loyalty club program launched on March 23. Movio, the global leader in marketing data analytics and campaign management software for cinema exhibitors, film distributors and studios around the world, worked with the Australian-¬‐based cinema exhibitor to refine and relaunch its…
For Film’s Sake Festival Program Announced
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April is shaping up to be an absolute cracker for Sydney peeps. The For Film’s Sake Festival (formerly WOW) runs from April 26 – 30 and the program has just been announced. “This is a Festival unlike any other. Through partnerships with community organisations and corporate partners, FFS is shifting the film experience from beyond…
SketchSHE to host Megastar Mobile Talent Competition
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Aussie YouTube comedy group SketchSHE has signed on as the first global host of the world’s first mobile talent competition, Megastar, following the announcement of DanceOn, a dance-focused entertainment company co-founded by Madonna, as the first performers. The SketchSHE trio, comprised of three models-cum-comedians Shae-Lee Shackleford, Lana Kington and Madison Lloyd, are best known for…
MAC Footy Express Services to Adelaide Oval
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Footy fans will have access to free public transport this year with new and expanded MAC Footy Express services announced for the 2017 season. The Motor Accident Commission, the Adelaide and Port Adelaide football clubs and the State Government have again come together to offer free public transport to Adelaide Oval for the AFL season,…
Airport Bus Route for Canberra
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The first Transport Canberra buses commenced servicing the terminal at Canberra Airport today, providing frequent and affordable public transport for Canberrans and visitors, seven days a week. “In another improvement to Canberra’s public transport network, I’m excited to announce that buses will begin servicing Canberra Airport’s passenger terminal from today. Customers now have access to…
Queensland State Government a Major Sponsor of QRL Maroon Festival
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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk recently attended the official opening of the Queensland Rugby League’s Maroon Festival, announcing the Queensland Government as a major sponsor of the event. The Premier said the inaugural festival, running from 28–31 May 2017 at South Bank Parklands, will enhance the experience of the State of Origin for all fans of the…
Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station 50th anniversary
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ACT Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Mick Gentleman, attend a ceremony today to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station, which played a vital part in broadcasting the first TV images of the moon landing. “I am very proud to honour the hardworking men and women who served at the Honeysuckle…
Free Bus Travel for Seniors during Seniors Week
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Seniors Card holders can travel for free on public transport during ACT Seniors Week 2017 (18 March – 26 March), Minister for Transport and City Services Meegan Fitzharris said today. “Seniors Week is all about celebrating the contribution our senior citizens make to our community. It’s great to be able to offer all seniors free…
New Number Plate Slogan for Canberra
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ACT Chief Minister has announced that the ACT will have a new number plate slogan after Canberrans voted for – ‘Canberra -The Bush Capital’. “More than 8000 votes were made for a new slogan and to keep an existing slogan – ‘Canberra The Nation’s Capital’. Canberra drivers will be able to choose between the two…