ACTTAB shareholders have announced today that following a competitive tender process Tabcorp has been chosen as the successful purchaser of ACTTAB for $105.5 million. A spokesperson explained that the sale is expected to be finalised in late 2103 and during this period prior to completion will allow Tabcorp to proceed through final probity checks by…
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Australian Para-Sport Success at Glasgow 2014
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Australia’s Para-sport athletes have had a measure of success at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. After four days of competition Australia’s Para-athletes have won four gold, four silver and six bronze medals, or almost half of the 30 Para-sport medals that have been on offer. Paralympian Jodi Elkington’s victory in the women’s F37/38 long jump…
Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith VC, MG named Royal Australian Mint Ambassador
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Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith VC, MG has recently been announced as the ambassador for Australia’s Official Anzac Centenary Coin Program. The centenary of the outbreak of the First World War approaches on 4 August, Corporal Roberts-Smith VC, MG visited Telopea Park School in Canberra with Mint CEO, Ross MacDiarmid. As the Mint’s ambassador he spoke with…
Improving ACT book of the year prize
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Minister for the Arts Joy Burch recently announced that the ACT Government will look at ways to improve the ACT Book of the Year prize to give shortlisted and winning authors more opportunities to promote their success. “In my discussions with the arts community about the Book of the Year prize, it has become clear…
ACCC launches Your Rights Mob – Indigenous consumers Facebook page
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The ACCC recently launched a new Facebook page ‘ACCC – Your Rights Mob – Indigenous consumers’ to help inform and empower Indigenous consumers to stand up for their consumer rights. This is on the back of launching the ‘Your Rights Mob Tiwi Islands’ Facebook page, which was launched on the Tiwi Islands, north of Darwin,…
Previously unknown soldiers identified and laid to rest
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The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson recently dedicated the headstones of 20 Australian soldiers on behalf of the Prime Minister and the Australian Government. “The identities of the 20 soldiers who were honoured at today’s ceremony were announced in May 2014 and are among 144 Australians who have been identified to…
A Car Door and the $7 Medicare co-payment
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Apologies for not making the Editor’s Note a regular feature on the movie boards. But it’s been awhile since I have had anything important to say. Before I get to far into this piece I would like to take the opportunity to say to the not so honourable Prime Minister Tony ‘the mad monk’ Abbott…
October 7 Floriade Dog’s Day
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Minister for Tourism and Events Andrew Barr recently announced that RSPCA ACT has come on board as a Floriade 2014 charity partner. “The animal welfare organisation, alongside another local charity which will be announced closer to the event, will enhance Floriade’s festival atmosphere and raise awareness of their important causes with unique experiences and an…
ABC TV commissions third season of Please Like Me
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ABC TV is pleased to announce the much anticipated second season of Josh Thomas’ Please Like Me will premiere on Tuesday August 12 at 9.30pm on ABC2, along with premiere of the second season a third season has been commissioned by ABC TV, in collaboration with US television network, Pivot. “I’m just thrilled ABC TV…
Australian Rollers back-to-back world champs
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The Australian Rollers are the 2014 IWBF World Wheelchair Basketball Champions after defeating the USA 63-57 in the final game to secure back-to-back championships. Australian Rollers Head Coach Ben Ettridge praised the performance of his players, dropping only one game for the tournament (against the USA) and producing their trademark defence when it mattered most.…