Congratulations go to Technical Aid to the Disabled ACT who recently won the Social Inclusion award at the 2011 Australian National Disability awards. Nominations for the awards more than doubled this year, with more than 400 received from community and not-for-profit organisations, businesses and local governments and disability advocates across the country. Among its products…
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Austrialian Developed application to help fight Alzheimer’s disease
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An Australian developed world-first application has been launched to fight against Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. “Most people are aware of what they can do to reduce their risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke but what isn’t well known is that these same lifestyle choices may also lower the risk of developing…
New Walking and Cycling Projects Anounced
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Simon Corbell the Australian Capital Territory Minister for Territory and Municipal services recently announced $9 million for seven new walking and cycling projects for Canberra. “These projects have been identified in a review that looked at ways to improve the ACT’s walking and cycling networks between town and employment centres,” Minister Corbell commented. “The ACT…
Segways granted limited use in central basin area of Lake Burley Griffin
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Recently ACT Attorney General Simon Corbell granted an exception for the use of Segways in the central basin of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra. The exceptions lasts for nine months from September 17th until June 30th 20012. “Until the review is completed, I am unable to say whether Segways are here to stay in Canberra.…
Gaming Advisory Board Purposed
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Deputy leader of the Canberra Liberal party and Shadow Minister for Gaming and Racing, Brendan Smyth put forward a proposal to the legislative assembly of the Australian Capital Territory for the establishment of a Gaming Advisory Board. Mr. Smyth commented that the primary purpose of the Gaming Advisory Board will be to provide advice to…
New Mobile Phone Laws in Canberra
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ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope recently announced that laws regarding the use of mobile phones while driving have been tightened. Under the new laws it is illegal for a driver from holding a mobile phone, cradling a phone on their shoulder or resting it on their lap while driving. “Research shows that drivers are four…
‘Plant for Lung Cancer’ tree planting day
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Sunday August 29th saw the planning of 760 trees for The National Lung Cancer ‘Plant for Lung Cancer’ tree planting day at Pine Island where Chief Minister Jon Stanhope unveiled a commemorative plaque. Other tree planting days where held on the 29th across Australia in cities including Sydney, Brisbane, Launceston and Melbourne. “More than 7,600…
Australian Convict Sites receieve World Heritage Nomination
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Photo of Cockatoo Island courtesy of Sydney Harbour Federation It was recently announced; the Executive Director of the Sydney Harbour Federation Mr Geoff Bailey has declared that Cockatoo Island a site worthy of world heritage status. Cockatoo Island was used as a goal for 30 years from 1839 to 1869 while the buildings where used…
New Australian Capital Territory Magistrate Appointed
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The newest magistrate of the Australian Capital Territory Ms Lorriane Walker was sworn in a ceremonial sitting of ACT Magistrates Court on Monday. “Ms Walker comes with significant experience in the legal profession, and also has a strong background in legal education” ACT Attorney General Simon Corbell commented Ms Walker has extensive legal career spanning…
Fighting Spam
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Computer retailer Notebooks R Us have been issued with a formal warning by the Australian Communication and Media Authority after an investigation that found the computer retailer had breached the Spam Act 2003 for sending commercial electronic messages without the consent of the recipients. Isn’t it great that something is being done about Spam marketing?…