Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Protecting Elector Participation) Bill 2012 was introduced to the Parliament by Special Minister of State Gary Gray. “It is, without doubt, one of the most significant reforms proposed since the introduction of compulsory enrolment in this country 100 years ago,” Special Minister of State Gary Gray said. Minister Gray commented that…
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LPG price spike expected to hit Victorian Motorists
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The RACV has commented that LPG prices have hit a record high and is urging motorists to fill up as soon as possible citing that prices have jumped by up to 12 cents a litre at some petrol stations. RACV Acting Manager Vehicle Engineering, Nick Platt commented that the price increase is due to due…
Record number of Australian University offers
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New research from the department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education shows that 220,000 University offers have been made this year. That number is up 4% on the same time last year. Minister for Tertiary Education, Senator Chris Evans commented that in 2012 the Gillard Government expects to fund more than 500,000 undergraduate…
Small Grants for Small Rural Communities Program Open
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The latest round of the Small Grants for Small Rural Communities Program is open and not-for profit, incorporated organisations in small communities have until 30 March 2012 to apply. The Small Rural Communities Program offers $400,000 worth of grants per round. Each grant is worth up to $5000. To be eligible for a grant projects…
Season 2 of Rake starts shooting in April
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The second series of Rake staring Richard Roxburgh as criminal defence barrister Cleaver Greene, will begin shooting in April in Sydney. “It’s great to be back in production on Rake. Once again we have an opportunity to channel our various depravities into Cleaver – rather than exercise them ourselves. This is a considerable relief for…
2012 Canberra Festival Launched
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Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation Andrew Barr launched the 2012 Canberra Festival, which runs From Friday 2 March to Sunday 18 March. This year’s festival will have more than 50 events to celebrate Canberra’s 99th birthday. The festival features events such as Balloon Spectacular, Symphony in the Park, Celebrate in the Park and a…
McDonalds joins ACT Government recycling program
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Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development Simon Corbell announced today that McDonalds has signed an agreement with the ACT Government to join the ACT’s biggest recycling program. “McDonalds in Gungahlin is the first major fast food outlet in the ACT to receive its ACTSmart Business and Office accreditation, joining more than 300 Canberra organisations…
ACT Fire & Rescue recruitment campaign launched
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A new recruitment campaign for ACT Fire & Rescue was launched recently. Police and Emergency Services Minister Simon Corbell, has urged Canberrans to apply for a position. “ACT Fire & Rescue will be searching to fill a range of positions to make sure the ACT remains well protected against the threat of fire,” Mr Corbell…
ACT Government Establishes Urban Improvement Fund
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The Chief Minister and Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Katy Gallagher, and the Deputy Chief Minister and Treasurer, Andrew Barr recently announced that in the next budget $22 million would be put into the establishment of a Urban Improvement Fund. Chief Minister Katy Gallagher pointed out that in the 2011-12 financial year, that $120…
Smile for change campaign to help the Smith family
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According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 605,700 Australian children are living in jobless families and are unable to take advantage many of the educational, health and life opportunities many of us take advantage of every day. Colgate in association with the Smith Family has launched the Smile for Change campaign. The Campaign’s Ambassador swimming…