How many of you out there in the big wide world were taught that when you are on public transport your supposed give up your seat to a senior citizen, a pregnant lady or somebody with a disability? I’m sure there is more than a few of you who do the right thing. Okay, what…
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Canberra to Host Second ANZAC Test
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Chief Minister Andrew Barr and Minister for Sport and Recreation Yvette Berry announce Canberra will host the 2017 NRL ANZAC Test between Australia and New Zealand on Friday 5 May at GIO Stadium. Minister Berry joined NRL Ambassador Alan Tongue, Kangaroos player Shannon Boyd and Kiwi player Jordan Rapana to announce the clash, which is…
Canberra’s new Park and Pedal scheme opened
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Canberrans now have a central place to park the car for free, grab a coffee, jump on their bike and ride the rest of the way to work with the launch of Australia’s first Park and Pedal scheme. “It’s really exciting to see Australia’s first Park and Pedal scheme launched here in Canberra today, at…
Ash London to Host Red Bull TV Tropfest Stream
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After recently being announced as a live broadcast partner for Tropfest, Red Bull TV has revealed media personality Ash London as the host for the platform’s coverage on Saturday 11th February. Kicking off at 19:30 (AEDT), the Red Bull TV live stream is providing viewers access to the world’s largest short film festival both locally…
Ubisoft releases trailer for Wildlands Documentary
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Ubisoft has announced that it is working on a ground-breaking documentary, which is set to offer one of the most revealing insights to date into the drug trade in South America, and the battle to contain it. Scheduled to release on March 6, 2017, the feature-length film, titled “Wildlands”, will showcase the real stories behind…
Taxi Licence Release Reform for Canberra
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Minister for Regulatory Services Gordon Ramsay today announced the staged release of additional taxi licences from 1 March 2017 as part of the ACT Government’s taxi reform agenda. “The ACT Government has continued to review the on-demand transport market to ensure greater consumer choice, sustainability and long-term competitiveness,” Minister Ramsay commented “With the introduction of…
Rachel Costanzo Launches New Single Start Again
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Melbourne-based pop singer and DJ, Rachel Costanzo is about to shake up the Aussie music industry with her brand new single, Start Again. This Costanzo’s fourth single in Australia. Combining incredible vocals inspired by the likes of Ariana Grande and a contagious melody, Start Again will electrify and excite listeners. Costanzo went on to explain…
Sane Australia Slams Split
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National mental health organisation SANE Australia has condemned new Hollywood horror film Split for trivialising complex mental illness and depicting people living with dissociative identity disorder as violent villains. The film starring James McAvoy is set to screen in Australian cinemas today (January 26) and features a man living with dissociative identity disorder, formerly known…
Canberra’s aerial fire fighting capability
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Minister for Police and Emergency Services Mick Gentleman and Federal Minister for Justice Michael Keenan today welcomed the ACT’s aerial firefighting capability. Minister Keenan said the Australian Government invests $14.8 million each year through the National Aerial Firefighting Centre (NAFC) to support states and territories and ensure Australians and our firefighters are protected by the…
BBC Retains Rights to Aegon Championships until 2024
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The BBC will continue to broadcast the Aegon Championships at The Queen’s Club until 2024. Barbara Slater, Director of BBC Sport explained that in an extension to the partnership which began in 1979, the new deal sees the tournament remaining free-to-air for tennis fans for a further seven years. Last year, 3.7 million people watched…