The ACT Government is investing in better technology and more Park and Ride facilities to assist traffic flows and manage disruption across Canberra’s traffic network as we get on with major, job creating infrastructure projects for Canberra. “Our infrastructure plan is creating thousands of local jobs and supporting this city’s economic recovery,” Chief Minister Andrew…
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Incentives to Remove Pokies From ACT Clubs
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To support Canberra’s community clubs while reducing the harm caused by pokie machines, the ACT Government will provide $15,000 for each gaming machine authorisation surrendered by gaming machine licensees in the ACT. Minister for Gaming Shane Rattenbury said the surrender incentive is an integral component of the ACT Government’s commitment to reduce the number of…
SWIFF Unveils 2022 Program
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Screenwave International Film Festival (SWIFF) is thrilled to unveil its 2022 program, bringing over 130 sessions and exclusive events to the Coffs Harbour region over 16 jam-packed days, from Thursday 21st April to Friday 6th May, 2022. “People are ready to embrace shared arts experiences again. Seeing the enthusiasm for the festival has given us…
ACTF&R Firefighter Raising Money for Lifeline Canberra
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ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTF&R) firefighters will climb the elevation of Mt Everest up Mt Ainslie to support mental health and raise funds for Lifeline Canberra. In teams of five, each firefighter will walk approximately 36km – or four round trips – up and down the mountain while wearing breathing apparatus.Minister for Police and Emergency…
Research Reveals Wattle Has Been Important to Australians for over 50,000 years
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For the first time in Australia, Archaeobotany has been used by researchers from UWA to examine charcoal from ancient campfires in the Western Desert. The research, led by Chae Byrne from The University of Western Australia and the first of its kind in the region, examined charcoal from ancient campfires in desert rock shelters to…
$1.8 million for the Australian Red Cross QLD and NSW Flood Appeal
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Together with its customers, Coles has raised more than $1.8 million for the Australian Red Cross QLD and NSW Flood Appeal to provide immediate and long-term support to communities affected by severe flooding. Australian Red Cross CEO Kym Pfitzner thanked Coles, its team members and customers for their support. “The way Coles, its team and…
Call for 3D Heart Attack Prevention Testing
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The headlines have been dominated by heart attack coverage and the tragic demise of sportspeople and politicians alike of late, but what about the 120 Australians who are struck by heart attack every day, the ones we don’t hear about? Leading preventative cardiologist Dr. Warrick Bishop, says It has been a long-known fact that cardiovascular…
AIDC Wraps up for 2022
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With a sense of resilience and a strong desire to reunite with colleagues and get back to business after two unusual years, AIDC 2022 welcomed 646 documentary and factual industry delegates to its first-ever hybrid in-person and online event from 6-9 March, and an online-only international marketplace 10-11 March 2022. “AIDC 2022’s first ever hybrid event heralded the reunion of the…
Victoria Introduces Sick Pay Guarantee
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Victorians who work in casual or other insecure jobs will no longer be forced to choose between a day’s pay and looking after their health, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee. An Australian-first, the $245.6 million scheme will transform casual and contract work in Victoria by providing vulnerable workers the safety…
Five Australian Directors Receive Australia Post Legends Awards
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Five of Australia’s most talented film directors are being honoured in the 26th annual Australia Post Legends Awards, celebrating their powerful contributions to Australian culture and the global film industry. Film Directors – Baz Luhrmann, George Miller AO, Gillian Armstrong AM, Peter Weir AM, and Warwick Thornton – will each have their portrait featured on…