Considering the Australian Prime Minister Mr. Tony Abbott’s recent comments about Solar and Wind energy I can’t help but think that this is kind of interesting. Speaking at the Australian Clean Energy Summit in Sydney, Mr Corbell said the Government was finalising its considerations on the next steps for the second round of the wind…
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Darters Launch 2015 Season
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Minister for Sport and Recreation, Shane Rattenbury MLA, today launched the Canberra Darters 2015 Australian Netball League season. Led by coach Melinda Clark, the team boasts a host of local players from the ACT and surrounding region. “The Australian Netball League competition is proving that it is a strong developmental competition. We can see that…
YMCA new interim operator of Canberra Olympic Pool
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Minister for Sport and Recreation, Shane Rattenbury, has announced that the YMCA has been appointed as the interim operator at the Canberra Olympic Pool in Civic. “This is a great outcome for the community. The YMCA’s appointment ensures a continuity of service for Canberrans using the Canberra Olympic Pool (COP),” Minister Rattenbury said.”The YMCA has…
Enlighten Festival Breaks Attendance Record
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ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has announced that The Enlighten festival has again smashed the record books. This year’s trademark architectural projections, buzzing entertainment precinct and late night openings at 12 national institutions attracted 287,874 people, more than double the 2014 attendance figure of 131,556. Mr. Barr explained that an estimated 10,434 interstate and international…
Araluen Craft Group Helping Bring Smiles to Sick Kids
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Minister for Police and Emergency Services Joy Burch today presented to the Araluen craft group a Plaque of Appreciation for producing a series of Trauma Teddy Bears for the ACT Ambulance Service (ACTAS) to give to children. “It is wonderful to have members of the Araluen Craft Group dedicate some of their time to putting…
Upgrade announced for Canberra Theatre Centre
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Minister for the Arts Joy Burch has announced that the Government will invest $4.109 million over the next three years in upgrading the Canberra Theatre Centre. “This major capital project will support the Centre in its role as the region’s premier performing arts venue,” Ms Burch said. “Every year around 200,000 people attend performances and…
Tennis Action in Canberra this summer
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The Minister for Sport and Recreation, Shane Rattenbury, today joined with the CEO of Tennis ACT, Ross Triffit, to announce the schedule of tennis action for the new Canberra Tennis Centre in 2015/16. “The transformation of this site over the last twelve months has been incredible. These wonderful new courts, offering a variety of surfaces,…
New fitness equipment installed across Canberra
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury announced that installation is complete of new fitness equipment at three sites across the ACT as part of an ACT Government initiative to get more Canberrans active and outdoors. “New fitness equipment has been installed at the Tuggeranong town park in Greenway, John Knight Memorial Park in…
Canberra and Region Heritage Festival kicks off
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The Canberra and Region Heritage Festival kicks off this weekend with lots to suit all ages and interests, including events in keeping with this year’s Festival theme Conflict and Compassion, Minister for Planning Mick Gentleman said today. “Take some time with family and friends to have some fun and adventure — and discover what’s so…
2014 ACT Book of the Year Announced
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Minister for the Arts Joy Burch recently announced that local author Gordon Peake’s book Beloved Land: Stories, Struggles and Secrets from Timor-Leste has triumphed over a record field of 48 nominations to win both the 2014 ACT Book of the Year Award and the inaugural People’s Choice Award. The ACT Book of the Year Award…