According to current research, two in three Australians or 64% failed to get their skin checked by a healthcare professional in the past 12 months despite having suffered from sunburn in the past. It should also be noted that eight in ten people over the age of 40 have had their blood pressure checked in…
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National Pear Month
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Fancy that, March is the first National Pear Month. Restaurants are being encouraged put pears on their menu in support of local growers and sustainable farming and consumers are urged to enjoy seasonal pears in new and interesting ways. “Where possible Australians should buy Australian produce and support the local industry. March is peak season…
Second Harmony Day Pollies v Professionals soccer match
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To promote Harmony Day a group of federal politicians pulled on their football boots and donned orange t-shirts for the second annual Pollies v Professionals soccer match. ‘Football brings Australians from all walks of life together to share in a common passion and strive for a common goal,’ Senator Lundy said. The Parliamentary Secretary for…
Action Buses ‘Draw for the Future’ Competition
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Today ACT Chief Minister and Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Katy Gallagher urged young Canberrans to enter ACTION’s ‘Draw for the Future’ competition. Where they have to design their own interpretation of the ultimate environmentally friendly bus and explain, in a few words, why sustainability is important to them. “The artwork of each winning…
Playstation Vita launched in Australia
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PlayStation Vita has launched nationally and landed in stores today. “Innovative, rich and immersive gaming experiences are in the DNA of PlayStation and we’ve drawn on years of expertise to create PlayStation Vita. This new device is a revolutionary step change in the portable games category, and offers the gold standard for active gamers on…
Sixth DonateLife Walk
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Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing, Catherine King and Member for Canberra, Gai Brodtmann, praised the walkers in the sixth DonateLife Walk for their commitment to the cause of organ and tissue donation. The walk ran from Regatta Point in Commonwealth Park near Lake Burley Griffin, around the lower eastern basin and over Kings and…
Men’s Sheds receive funding boost
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Warren Snowdon, Minister responsible for Male health recently announced that 31 Men’s sheds across Australia received grants to help them fit out their buildings, purchase tools or supplies and to run programs to spread health messages. Minister Snowdon pointed out that organisations in the community involved with Men’s Sheds can apply for funding to assist…
Public Transport Fesibility study Anounced
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Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Simon Corbell has announced that the ACT Labor has budgeted $200,000 to investigate new options for several new bus stops along Adelaide Avenue. This would make access to public transport easier for residents of Canberra’s inner south, including Deakin, Yarralumla and Curtin. Minister Corbell commented that the feasibility…
DonateLife Week Promotes awareness of organ transplantation
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ACT Chief Minister and Minister for Health, Katy Gallagher is urging Canberrans to take the opportunity to use DonateLife Week to discuss with their families and loved ones what they want to happen to their organs and tissue when they die. “In Australia, family members will always be asked to confirm the wishes of the…
Stay Safe iphone app launched
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Stay Safe a free iPhone app designed to protect business users at risk of accident or attack was launched today. Stay Safe allows users to let their colleagues or managers know exactly where they are when help is needed urgently, even if they are unable to use their phone due to accident or attack. Graham…