Tag Archive for Manuka

Another Writing Prompt

What is your favorite place to go in your city? I know the question asks for one favourite place your city, but considering this might be a little overdue so I’ll give you three. One of them was on the second floor of the Capitol theatre that looks out across Furneaux Street and Canberra Avenue…

ACT Government Extends Deal with GWS Giants

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…

Action Buses Wi-Fi Trial

Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury has recently announced that free Wi-Fi will be available to passengers on five ACTION buses as part of a 12 month trial. Mr. Rattenbury explained that to manage Canberra’s growth, reduce congestion and protect our liveability, we need to improve our public transport system. Buses provide an…

JFF is Coming to Canberra

The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) has announced its 2015 program for the Canberra leg of the national Festival, opening 14th October and running for four days at the Capitol Cinemas Manuka. The JFF will be touring mainland Australia stopping in Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Sydney and finishing in Melbourne. Japanese Film Festival spokesperson, Nick Howe explained…