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New Bike and Ride Facility in Kippax

Minister for Territory and Municipal Services Shane Rattenbury recently announced the completion of a new bike and ride facility on Kippax Place at the Kippax Centre. “Bike and ride facilities provide an easy and convenient way for Canberrans to get around our nation’s capital and help to reduce congestion on our road network. This new…

Canberra Sixth worst performing Australian Economy

The lack of economic planning from the ACT Labor government is continuing to rear its ugly head with the Territory economy slumping from third to sixth worst Australian economy and that according to the recent State of the States report from Commsec also warns the ACT could slip further ACT Shadow Treasurer Brendan Smyth commented.…

Five legal graffiti sites ready for new art

Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury recently announced that five legal graffiti sites in Tuggeranong and South Canberra will receive a paint over so people to create new pieces of legal graffiti. “The ACT Government currently manages 26 legal graffiti art sites across Canberra which are well used by the public. The sites…

Over 1,500 tonnes of e-waste was recycled in 2013

Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury has recently announced that Over 1,500 tonnes of e-waste was recycled in 2013. “From 1 January to 31 December 2013, the Canberra community handed over 1,539 tonnes of televisions and computers for recycling to the Mitchell and Mugga Lane Transfer Stations,” Mr Rattenbury said. Mr Rattenburry explained…

UC gathering school memories

As a part of Canberra’s centenary Celebrations University of Canberra is calling for ACT teachers, parents and students to share their school memories as part of a research project to write the history of the last 100 years of learning in the nation’s capital. University education researcher Dr Phil Roberts, who explained that the website…

New park and ride facility in Calwell

Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury recently opened a new park and ride facility in Calwell. “The new $400,000 facility combines private vehicle use with bus travel to give residents a quick and easy trip to the City while at the same time saving them money by providing free parking. The parking spaces…

Canberra Centenary Number Plates to raise money for charity

Chief Minister Katy Gallagher recently announced that the second round of centenary of Canberra number plate allocations, which will help raise valuable funds for local charities and not-for-profit organisations. “The first round of centenary of Canberra number plates that were auctioned proved very successful and it is great to see another round of numbers plates…

Corbell Announces $329,000 ACT Heritage Grants

Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Simon Corbell, recently announced ACT Heritage Grants worth a total of $329,000, to help local groups conserve Canberra’s heritage. “Canberra has a great story to tell and I am pleased to see the diverse range of projects included in this year’s grants program, as we celebrate Canberra’s centenary,”…