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…
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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…
ACCC warns about the risks of button batteries
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is reminding parents and carers about the risks of button batteries. Kidsafe Queensland is today launching its inaugural “Summer’s Day” to remember the children who die each year from unintentional, preventable injuries. ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard explained that Summer’s Day is named in memory of Summer Steer, a…
ABC TV announced as the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games Australian Broadcaster
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ABC TV has signed as Australia’s official broadcaster of the r, which begin 7 March, 2014. “We are pleased to again have the ABC as our broadcast partner as we work to bring the Paralympic Winter Games to all Australians,” said APC President, Glenn Tasker. Mr Tasker explained that under the agreement, ABC TV will…
2014 sees 378 new teachers in the ACT public school system
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ACT Minister for Education and Training Joy Burch welcomed the new educators who will be joining the ACT public school system for the start of the school year. “I extend a warm welcome and also pass on my congratulations to these teachers who have chosen to commence, or continue, their teaching careers in the ACT…
Fan Pilgrimage to the World Cup
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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…
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…