In an effort to reduce pollution and improve the ACT’s air quality Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Simon Corbell to take advantage of a rebate program and replace wood heaters and replace them natural gas heaters. Minister Corbell commented, “Replacing old wood heaters is a simple and effective way that individual households can…
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Cliff Young Telemovie starts filming on April 16th
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On Monday April 16th filming starts on a telemovie for ABC1 Cliffy. Kevin Harrington is set to play the role of the gumboot wearing legendary Australian ultra-marathon runner, Cliff Young. “It’s a great honour to be given the opportunity to celebrate the achievements and the character of such an extraordinary Australian, said Kevin Harrington. The…
New Australian Customs and Border Protection Service detector dog facility opened
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A new 8.9 hectare facility where the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service’s detector dogs will be bred and trained was opened recently by Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Clare. “The new facility allows dogs and their handlers to be trained in the latest methods which they’ll use to detect drugs,…
Know Your Own Skin
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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…
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…