Minister for Police and Emergency Services Joy Burch today presented to the Araluen craft group a Plaque of Appreciation for producing a series of Trauma Teddy Bears for the ACT Ambulance Service (ACTAS) to give to children. “It is wonderful to have members of the Araluen Craft Group dedicate some of their time to putting…
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Origin 2 crowd set to eclipse Origin 1 crowd
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According to Minister for Sport, Tourism and Major Events, John Eren the MCG is preparing to host the latest installment of what is one of the most intense rivalries in Australian sport when Queensland and New South Wales meet for Game Two of the 2015 NRL State of Origin on Wednesday, June 17. Eren added…
State of the four-legged nation
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According to recent research released by Roy Morgan has revealed that 50% of Aussies live in a household with at least one cat or/and dog in it, whereas 35% share their household with at least one child aged under 16. The research also revealed that Dogs are more popular than cats: 38% of the population…
Eucalyptus mannifera selected for Northbourne Avenue corridor
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Minister for Capital Metro Simon Corbell has announced that following community consultation and further technical analysis, the Eucalyptus mannifera has been selected as the new preferred tree for the Northbourne Avenue corridor. “Earlier this year community feedback was invited on the landscaping vision for Northbourne Avenue as part of Capital Metro’s urban design consultation,” Mr.…
David Jones headed to New Zealand
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David Jones today announced its intention to enter the New Zealand market for the first time with the launch of David Jones in Wellington next year. This will be the first David Jones store to open outside Australia in the department store’s 177-year history. David Jones Chief Executive Officer, Iain Nairn explained that David Jones…
Remember Double Demerits this Long Weekend
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Minister for Police and Emergency Services Joy Burch is reminding motorists double demerit penalties will be in effect over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. “Motorists should be aware that double demerits come into effect before the long weekend starts, from the very start of Friday 5 June through to the very end of Monday 8…
Community chooses new design for LLC water park
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Minister for Sport and Recreation, Shane Rattenbury, has announced the winning design for the new water play park at Lakeside Leisure Centre (LLC) in Tuggeranong. “Almost 1,000 votes were received during the two week voting period, which is a really fantastic result,” Minister Rattenbury said “Members of the public were invited to choose their favourite…
When was your last Holiday?
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According to recent research released by Roy Morgan Australia’s full-time workforce has a grand total of 123,510,000 days of annual leave accrued, or an average of just under 21 days leave each. “It’s almost impossible to fathom: Australia’s six million full-time workers have no less than 123,510,000 days’ annual leave accrued between them! Even when…
Potential Blood Shortages
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Cold and flu symptoms are wiping out as many as 900 blood donors a week, prompting the Australian Red Cross Blood Service to issue a call for new donors across the winter months. Spokesman Shaun Inguanzo explained that the first winter hurdle is the forthcoming Queen’s Birthday holiday; long-weekends pose their own threat to blood…
Dangerous Toys Crushed
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Minister for Consumer Affairs, Jane Garrett, assisted in destroying more than 4,300 unsafe toys and nursery items seized from Victorian retailers, wholesalers and importers. Minister Garrett explained that among the products seized by Consumer Affairs Victoria inspectors were toy bow and arrow sets, yo-yo balls posing strangulation hazards, faulty prams and dangerous nursery products including…