In the year to June 2015, almost 12 million Australians aged 14+ took at least one domestic holiday, with the average cost per head/per night of their last domestic trip being $150. Without exception, this figure was higher for people whose last holiday was spent in a capital city — but with some striking differences…
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Increase in Visitors to National Arboretum
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury announced that over half a million visitors made their way to the National Arboretum during the last financial year. “In its second year, the National Arboretum continued to attract visitors from across Australia and the world. Over 530,000 visitors walked through the Village Centre in 2014/15 compared…
2016 Plant Fair at Lanyon
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Minister for the Arts Joy Burch has welcomed the formation of a new partnership which sees the Horticultural Society of Canberra join with the Cultural Facilities Corporation to deliver the 2016 Lanyon Plant Fair. “I am delighted that the popular Lanyon Plant Fair will now continue under the auspices of the Horticultural Society of Canberra…
New fitness stations for Gungahlin and Phillip
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury, has invited the public to help design new outdoor fitness stations are planned for the north and Southside of Canberra. “Yerrabi Pond District Park in Gungahlin and Eddison Park in Phillip will each receive new outdoor gyms, but the types of equipment they will include and where…
ACT Government to hold second wind auction later this year
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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…
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…