ABC TV today unveiled a major upgrade of its popular online television for iview.abc.net.au and app for iPad and iPhone. The upgrade includes a suite of new and improved features to make it easier than ever for viewers to find, plan and watch great TV. ABC Director of Television, Richard Finlayson says the redesign follows…
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Australian team flag bearer Rahles-Rahbula injured during training
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The Australian team flag bearer, Cameron Rahles-Rahbula, has suffered serious injuries in a fall during training on the slopes of the Rosa Khutor Alpine Resort. Australian Team doctor Geoff Thompson said that extensive tests and scans have found that Cameron has damaged his right knee, right ankle, and has bruising to his cheekbone and jaw.…
In Case you forgot 23 days till earth hour
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A new report, Lights Out for the Reef, released today as part of Earth Hour’s 2014 re-launch into a year-round campaign. The report highlights the latest scientific findings on climate change impacts on the Reef. The report, authored by University of Queensland scientist Dr Selina Ward reveals that effects of climate change on the Great…
Vic Government gives community grants to mark Anzac Centenary
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At a recent Victorian Government Anzac Centenary Seminar Veterans’ Affairs Minister Hugh Delahunty announced that communities around Victoria will be eligible for up to a $100,000 grant to mark the Anzac Centenary (2014-2018). “Through education, participation and commemorations, Victorians can better understand how World War I not only changed the face of Victoria but helped…
ACT Government Wood heater replacement program
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The ACT Government is continuing its efforts to further improve Canberra’s air quality with the launch of the wood heater replacement program for 2014. “There are great incentives for Canberrans to make the change, with an $800 rebate for replacing wood heaters with ducted gas systems and a $600 rebate for replacing them with new…
Cameron Rahles-Rahbula Named the Australian team flag bearer
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Cameron Rahles-Rahbula will open them in Sochi on Friday night after he was announced as the Australian team flag bearer for the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games. “It’s an unbelievable honour, I can’t explain the feeling,” Rahles-Rahbula said. “It’s my fourth Games. It was a highlight just to make this team for my fourth Games but…
Australian Paralympic Team welcomed to Mountain Village at Sochi
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The Australian flag was raised in the Mountain Village at the Sochi Paralympic Games late on Tuesday amid Russian fanfare and tradition. Australia’s nine athletes, two sighted guides, Chef de Mission Chris Nunn along with Australian Paralympic Committee President Glenn Tasker and CEO Jason Hellwig were treated to five female Russian drummers announcing the arrival…
New opportunity for community solar feed-in tariff scheme
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Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Simon Corbell announced that Canberra residents will be provided with a new opportunity to invest in solar power under a community solar feed-in tariff (FiT) from the ACT Government. Mr Corbell pointed out that the community solar initiative would provide opportunities to people who were unable to take…
Vic Government fitting Seat Belts to regional school buses
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Minister for Roads Terry Mulder announced that seatbelts are being fitted on all new dedicated free rural and regional school buses to improve safety. “In order to install seatbelts on school buses as quickly as possible, Public Transport Victoria will replace 90 dedicated free school buses each year, ensuring that students have safe and modern…
Going to the Movies second only to working in the Garden
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According to research released by Roy Morgan in any given three-month period last year, more Aussies went to the cinema than pursued a hobby (28%), played a computer game at home (32%), played a team sport (24%) or partook in formal exercise such as going to the gym, running or cycling (43%). Only working in…