Adam Burns, David Bewick and Pete Johnston three Sydney-based England fans plan Walk to the World Cup to raise $40,000 for charity, in epic fan pilgrimage to the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Adam Burns explained that they are trying to raise $40,000 for the J de V Arts Care Trust. The money will enable the…
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ACT Government to Phase out sugary drinks in Government schools
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Chief Minister and Minister for Health, Katy Gallagher recently announced that Sugary drinks will be removed from ACT Government schools by the end of 2014 and in vending machines in public schools by the end of term one as part of the Fresh Tastes: Healthy Food at School program. “The ACT Government has a clear…
ACCC doesn’t object to proposed post price rise
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has decided to not object to Australia Post’s proposal to increase the prices of ordinary letter services, including the basic postage rate from 60 cents to 70 cents. “The ACCC found that there is increasing financial pressure on Australia Post’s letter services as a result of fewer letters being…
New Park and Ride opened in north Weston
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury said that a new park and ride and bike and ride facility was officially opened in north Weston recently, giving the Weston Creek community more travel options to get to and from work, school and activities “The new $500,000 facility located off Cotter Road, adjacent to the…
Don’t let what started out as a favour land you in Jail
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Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS) is warning the Australians about the risks associated with online romance scams. “ACBPS is investigating a number of incidents where people have unknowingly been used as drug mules. In particular, cases of people bringing packages into Australia or sending packages to Australia for others that are laced with…
ABC TV and Screen Australia commissioning fresh comedic blood
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ABC TV and Screen Australia will commission 25 projects for Fresh Blood, an initiative to find the next generation of comedy performers and producers. The successful 25 projects each receive a budget of $10,000 to produce three, 2-5 minute short form comedy sketches to premiere on ABC iview this year. “Fresh Blood is one of…
ABC TV announces new Head of Entertainment
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Award-winning TV writer/producer Jon Casimir, the man behind the Gruen franchise has been appointed ABC-TV’s Head of Entertainment. He will take up his position at ABC TV in Sydney on April 8. “We’re delighted that ABC TV can attract someone of Jon’s calibre to this position. He brings with him a wealth of entertainment creation…
2014 $1 ‘100 Years of Anzac coin released
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The Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, The Hon. Steven Ciobo MP recently unveiled a new $1 circulating 2014 coin featuring the Centenary of Anzac logo. “The Centenary of Anzac will be one of the most defining moments in our…
One year till 2015 Cricket World Cup
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Victorian Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty joined Australian cricketer James Faulkner, as well as junior cricketers from diverse multicultural backgrounds to launch the official countdown to the 2015 Cricket World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. “Off the back of recent record crowds at the MCG, including 91,112 on the first day…
Romance Scams on the rise
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Today might not be the day for it but the ACCC is warning those looking online for love not to fall for a scammer. “Scammers are experts at preying on people’s vulnerabilities, particularly around sentimental times of the year such as Valentine’s Day,” ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard said. Ms Rickard explained that in 2013,…