The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s pre-Christmas safety check of nearly 3,300 toys in stores and online, has found seven potentially dangerous toys that fail mandatory safety requirements. ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard explained that the affected products include four stuffed/plush toys that produce small parts and choking hazards when subject to tension testing; one…
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New Zealand, Breakfast and the Internet
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According to recent research released by Roy Morgan in the 12 months to June 2015, over one million Kiwis over the age of 14 (29.7%) used the internet at breakfast time on a normal weekday, more than double the 13.2% going online first thing back in 2011. “Even though internet usage has become much more…
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…
Effort to Save Sir Hans Krebs’ Nobel Prize Medal
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A Nobel Prize awarded to one of the greatest British scientists of the 20th century is at risk of leaving the UK unless a buyer can be found to match the asking price of £275,000 (plus VAT of £10,000), British Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on Sir Hans Krebs’ Nobel…
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…
Arrangements Made for Santa to Visit Australia
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With Christmas fast approaching Santa Claus and the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce, have confirmed that Christmas will go ahead as scheduled this year with arrangements well underway to ensure that all (well-behaved) Australian children will indeed have a very merry Christmas. Minister Joyce said that like all big events, there’s a…
Summer by the Sea’s 20th Anniversary
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Summer by the Sea is celebrating 20 years of showcasing the very best of Victoria’s unique coastal habitats. Kicking off in January, the 2016 program highlights the care Victorians have for the state’s coastal environments and the wonderful creatures that inhabit our shores and waterways. Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water Lisa Neville recently…
Who is eating turkey?
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According to recent research released by Roy Morgan Between October 2014 and September 2015, 6.2% of Australians 14+ ate turkey in an average seven days. Over the course of this 12-month period, there were discernible peaks and troughs: with January being the biggest turkey-eating month (12.0%) and August being the off-season (3.4%). “Along with pudding…
Be Aware of Quad Bike Safety
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning the community to be fully prepared, wear protective gear and ride safe to prevent quad bike accidents this summer. “Tragically, 20 Australians have died this year from quad bike accidents, including a six-year-old, a seven-year-old and a 15-year-old. In 2014, there were 15 deaths – sadly, a…
Be Aware of Trampoline Safety
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Victorians are being urged to keep a close eye on children using backyard trampolines this holiday season, with the number of head injuries and broken bones on the rise. Statistics reveal that almost one child is being hospitalised with trampoline-related injuries every day. Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Jane Garrett said trampolines…