Margaret Fulton OAM, Maggie Beer AM, Stephanie Alexander OAM, Neil Perry AM and Kylie Kwong where recently announced as the recipients of the 2014 Australia Post Legends Award. Ahmed Fahour, Managing Director & CEO, Australia Post, said this year’s award celebrates five Australians who have each played a distinct role in the emergence of a…
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Five legal graffiti sites ready for new art
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury recently announced that five legal graffiti sites in Tuggeranong and South Canberra will receive a paint over so people to create new pieces of legal graffiti. “The ACT Government currently manages 26 legal graffiti art sites across Canberra which are well used by the public. The sites…
Countdown to the Asian Cup 2015 Begins
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Acting Premier Peter Ryan today joined Federal Minister for Sports Peter Dutton, Socceroos Coach Ange Postecoglou, the AFC Asian Cup Local Organising Committee CEO Michael Brown, Socceroos captain Lucas Neill to announce the countdown to the Asian Cup 2015. “This time next year, 32 matches featuring 16 teams from the Asian region, including the Socceroos,…
200th anniversary of the publication of Matthew Flinders’ journal ‘A Voyage to Terra Australis’
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Royal Australian Mint CEO Mr Ross MacDiarmid has revealed the Royal Australian Mint’s new theme for its gallery press which this year is honouring the 200th anniversary of the publication of Matthew Flinders’ journal ‘A Voyage to Terra Australis.’ The theme was revealed to a crowd who were waiting outside the Mint’s building for the…
Vic Gov. Abolishes Rego Stickers
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From 1 January 2014 the Victorian Government has abolished rego stickers have been abolished for all light vehicles bringing Victoria into line most other Australian States. “While all motorists benefit from the time saving of not having to peel off and replace stickers each year, there will be significant cost reductions to businesses which operate…
‘father of modern computing’ Dr Alan Turing Receives Pardon
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Dr Alan Turing has recently been given a posthumous pardon under the Royal Prerogative of Mercy by the Queen after receiving a request from Justice Secretary Chris Grayling. There has been a long campaign to clear Dr Turing’s name, including a well-supported e-petition and Private Member’s Bill along with support from leading scientists such as…
Something to consider in 2014
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With only 6 days until the end of 2013 and the recent publication of Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Measures of Australia’s Progress 2013 Publication, there are a few things to take into consideration if you going to get the best out of your 2014. “Our latest Measures of Australia’s Progress (MAP) publication tells you what’s…
Santa invests in Local toy Manufacturing
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The Department of Immigration and Border Protection today granted an additional significant investor visa, just in time for Christmas. The recipient, Santa Claus, has committed to investing in local toy manufacturers as an alternative to his elves in the North Pole, ensuring all children in Australia receive their toys on time and helping to bolster…
6 projects receive $1.8 Mill through Film Vic’s Production Investment program
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Victorian Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher has recently announced that six screen projects (two for film and four for television) have received a total of $1.8 million in funding through Film Victoria’s Production Investment program. Ms Asher explained that the Investment Program aims to support local filmmakers in maintaining Victoria’s reputation…
WWII Pilot Receives Honorary Rank of Flight Lieutenant
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The Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Brown recently presented an Honorary Rank of Flight Lieutenant (FLTLT) to 93 year old World War II pilot Ken Wright. Air Marshal Brown said it was important to remember the contribution of past Air Force members that helped shape Air Force today. “The values of respect, excellence,…