As a part of national science week the Royal Australian Mint has released a curved $5 coin known as the ‘Southern Sky’ which celebrates astronomy and engineering. “This is the first release dedicated to constellations visible in the Australian sky, and in this new age of space exploration, we look forward to bringing you more…
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NRMA research: NSW double the amount of animal related collisions then any other state
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According to research released by NRMA animal related collisions had risen 12 per cent since the previous year and kangaroos top the list. “They are often looking for food at sunrise and sunset and it’s during this time that an increased number of collisions occur.” NRMA Insurance Head of Research Robert McDonald said. McDonald went…
Time to recover from “Games Flu”
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With the London 2012 Olympics coming to an end here something to consider a recent new poll has shown that 44% of Australians have sacrificed sleep to stay up to watch Wimbledon, Tour de France and Olympic Games over the past month. The poll also revealed 52% of those interviewed who had stayed up late…
Sixth Australian Gold Medallist stamp released August 10
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After her gold winning performance in the women’s cycle sprint Anna Meares joins Tom Slingsby, Alicia Coutts, Cate Campbell, Brittany Elmslie and Melanie Schlanger as the sixth Australian athlete from the 2012 Olympic Games to have their image featured on a stamp through the Australian Gold Medallists stamp program. Stamps featuring Anna Meares will be…
2012 Floriade NightFest
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Tickets to Floriade NightFest 2012 have gone on sale today and will run from 6.30pm to 10.30pm from Wednesday 26 September to Sunday 30 September 2012. “Last year’s NightFest attracted strong crowds, and I encourage Canberrans to buy tickets in advance to avoid missing out. I also encourage locals to invite their interstate friends and…
ACTION Disabled Accessible Buses Launched
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ACT Chief Minister and Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Katy Gallagher recently launched the first of 20 new accessible, articulated, large-capacity and environmentally friendly buses for the ACTION fleet. “Between now and March 2013, twenty easy access articulated buses will be progressively delivered replacing ACTION’s ageing articulated fleet, some of which are now up…
Science Shows at Canberra Libraries during National Science Week
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As a part of National Science Week from Tuesday 31 July to Friday 17 August Graham Walker from Science ShowOffs and the Australian National University will present Going Ballistics and The Big Science Showoff will be hosting a series of free science shows at Libraries across Canberra. “The 45 minute action packed presentations will entertain…
Australian Women’s 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay team stamp released
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The gold medal-winning Australian Women’s 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay team featuring Alicia Coutts, Cate Campbell, Brittany Elmslie and Melanie Schlanger will be the first Australian Gold Medalist featured on Stamps for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Stamps featuring the Women’s 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay team will be on sale at all participating Australia…
Another Scam to be on the lookout for
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There is another mail scam to be on the lookout for. Australia Post is alerting customers to a scam letter from a sender called “Sullivan Pierce Levin” which tells customers they have won a cash award which can be collected by calling a phone number and entering a PIN number. Australia post recommends that you…
National Year of Reading 2012 competition
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Canberrans are encouraged to share their story about Adult learning as a part of a National Year of Reading 2012 competition celebrating Adult Learners’ Week for a chance to win a share of $30,000. “True stories as well as fiction pieces are eligible, with a special category for those who are new to writing. Entries…