According to Minister for Transport and City Services Meegan Fitzharris Residents should see fewer shopping trolleys abandoned on nature strips, in parks and by the roadside after new systems were put in place this week to ensure retailers that provide trolleys have containment systems in place. “Over recent months, Transport Canberra and City Services has…
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Canberra to Host Second ANZAC Test
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Chief Minister Andrew Barr and Minister for Sport and Recreation Yvette Berry announce Canberra will host the 2017 NRL ANZAC Test between Australia and New Zealand on Friday 5 May at GIO Stadium. Minister Berry joined NRL Ambassador Alan Tongue, Kangaroos player Shannon Boyd and Kiwi player Jordan Rapana to announce the clash, which is…
Taxi Licence Release Reform for Canberra
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Minister for Regulatory Services Gordon Ramsay today announced the staged release of additional taxi licences from 1 March 2017 as part of the ACT Government’s taxi reform agenda. “The ACT Government has continued to review the on-demand transport market to ensure greater consumer choice, sustainability and long-term competitiveness,” Minister Ramsay commented “With the introduction of…
Top 10 Baby Names for the ACT in 2016
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Minister for Regulatory Services, Gordon Ramsay has revealed the top 10 most popular baby names in the ACT for 2016. The Minster said that said Canberra’s new parents continued to choose traditional names. “For the second year running, Charlotte topped the list of girl’s names and William continued its popularity with top spot on the…
Double Demerit Points Enforced in the ACT
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ACT Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Mick Gentleman, is urging motorists to drive safely over the 2016 festive period and warns that ACT Policing will be targeting those that choose to do the wrong thing. The Minister explained that double demerit points are effective from the first instance on Friday, 23 December 2016 until…
The Next Stage of Green Bins in Canberra
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The next stage of the registration process for residents in Weston Creek and Kambah to sign up for the ACT Government’s green bin pilot program is now open. “Residents living in the suburbs of Chapman, Duffy, Fisher, Holder, Rivett, Stirling, Waramanga, Weston and Kambah can now opt in to be part of the green bin…
Winning Appliances opens Canberra Store
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Australia’s leading kitchen and laundry specialist Winning Appliances is bringing the world’s best appliance brands to Canberra with the opening of its new state-of-the-art showroom in Kingston. John Winning, CEO of the Winning Group said the new store builds on Winning Appliances’ successful multi sensory retail concept, which was first unveiled in Sydney in 2013.…
400 year old storm damaged tree relocated to Molonglo River Reserve
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A large storm damaged tree in Nicholls estimated to be almost 400 years old will provide new life at the soon to be declared Molonglo River Reserve as part of an innovative restoration project. “Unfortunately each year storms can damage or bring down many trees down across Canberra,” Minister for Planning and Land Management Mick…
Consultants Urging Canberra Local Politicians to Think in Decades
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Consult Australia is urging political parties find ways not to play politics with infrastructure and think long term. Consult Australia has released five policy recommendations in their election platform entitled ‘Think in Decades’ calling for candidates to commit to a thirty-year infrastructure plan and respect contracts signed between industry and government. “Great cities require decades…
The Environmental Film Festival Australia Announces Canberra Program
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The Environmental Film Festival Australia (EFFA) has announced its Canberra program for 2016. It kicks off on Thursday 13th October with Time To Choose – a comprehensive exploration of climate change from Academy Award Winning director Charles Ferguson – with screenings over Friday 14th and Saturday 15th. This year EFFA is also proud to announce…