Canberra will star in Shero, a new 20-episode drama series by Singaporean broadcast company Mediacorp, with filming to take place across the city from 22 February to 4 March 2023.The story follows a young woman, who after losing her sister, decides to join her sister’s bodyguard company to continue her legacy. In doing so, she…
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Growing The ACT Public Education System
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The ACT’s public education system supports more than 40,000 families and the ACT Government continues to invest to make sure every public school is a great school in our city. Minister for Education Yvette Berry said that throughout 2022, the government has been building, expanding and modernising public schools as our city grows and as…
The New Development of Jacka in Gungahlin.
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One of Australia’s most sustainable suburbs is a step closer, with the first sod turned at the new development of Jacka in Gungahlin.Minister for Housing and Suburban Development Yvette Berry said that the development of new, greenfield developments is part of the ACT Government’s comprehensive plan to deliver more housing options for more Canberrans as…
ACT Government Extends Deal with GWS Giants
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The ACT Government is continuing its strong record of backing women’s sport after reaching an agreement to support AFLW matches in Canberra as part of a ten-year extension of the partnership with the Giants and the AFL. With the AFLW now in its seventh season, the Giants will further grow their connection to Canberra by…
Don’t Forget Your Letters to Santa!!
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With the countdown to Christmas upon us, Australia Post is calling on children from Broome to Brisbane to Bourke to pick up some paper, secure some stamps and get their letters to Santa in the mailbox.Australia Post General Manager, Retail Operations Josh Bannister said Christmas was the busiest time of year for the postal service…
ACT Government Releases Best Start strategy
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The ACT Government is committed to working with service providers and community partners to ensure every child in Canberra can reach their full potential. The Best Start for Canberra’s Children: The First 1000 Days Strategy (Best Start), released recently, sets out the ACT Government’s vision for working with community and service partners to ensure early…
FuelCheck App Expanded to ACT
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Canberra motorists will have access to real-time fuel pricing comparisons across the ACT after the NSW FuelCheck app was expanded into the ACT. The ACT Government, in collaboration with the NSW Government, is introducing the NSW FuelCheck scheme to the ACT as part of a six-month pilot. Prices will be displayed per litre, without any…
ACT to Phase Out More Single-Use Plastic
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The ACT Government is seeking written submissions from businesses, industry and the community on the proposed phase-out of more single-use plastic items. “We have taken a progressive approach to phasing out single-use plastics and have received widespread community and business support. Now we are seeking input on the next stage of the process as we…
Canberra Visitor Numbers Up
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Canberra’s economic rebound continues, with visitor numbers during the recent school holidays rebounding to pre-COVID years, and Winter in the City delivering a significant economic impact for the City Centre. From 2 to 17 July, hotel occupancy was 87 per cent, slightly higher than the same school holiday period in 2019. ACT Chief Minister and…
Canberra Electric Bike Library Extended
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Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Canberra Electric Bike Library, the ACT Government has extended the program for a further two years, with additional opening hours, more e-bikes available and offering opportunities to test ride the bikes at more community events. ACT Minister for Emissions Reduction, Shane Rattenbury explained that since its opening in…