New research commissioned by dating app eharmony has revealed the vital role pets play in romantic partnerships. eharmony psychologist Sharon Draper said it was particularly interesting that the majority (81%) of those surveyed felt how someone treats their pet is a strong indicator of how they would be in a relationship. “At eharmony, we know…
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NRMA research: Touch parking is on the rise in Sydney suburbs
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According to recent NRMA research 70 per cent of drivers having had their car damaged while it was parked in Sydney suburbs. INRMA Insurance spokesperson Andrew Tubb explained that the inner City where you’re most likely to return to your parked vehicle and find it damaged with no note followed by the Inner West and…
NRMA research: NSW double the amount of animal related collisions then any other state
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According to research released by NRMA animal related collisions had risen 12 per cent since the previous year and kangaroos top the list. “They are often looking for food at sunrise and sunset and it’s during this time that an increased number of collisions occur.” NRMA Insurance Head of Research Robert McDonald said. McDonald went…
FREE TV AND COMPUTER RECYCLING SCHEME OPEN FOR BUSINESS
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The Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water, Senator Don Farrell, and ACT Chief Minister and Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Katy Gallagher marked milestone in Canberra recently with services for the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme commencing at the Mugga Lane waste transfer station in Canberra. “People dropping off their unwanted televisions…
Second, point to point camera site announced for the ACT
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A section of road on Athllon Drive between Drakeford Drive and Beasley Street has been chosen for the second point to point camera site in the ACT. Executive Director Transport Policy and Regulation, Karen Greenland commented that funding was provided for a second point to point camera site and tenders for the work will soon…
A Further Nine more World War I diggers identified
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Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon, recently announced that nine Australians among the 250 Australian and British WW1 soldiers who were recovered from Pheasant Wood in France in 2009 by a Joint Identification Board held on 23 March 2012. Mr Snowdon commented that current identification brings the total number of Australians identified to…
Glaucoma research released
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Here is something that I suppose everybody has thought about at least once; according new research released Australia’s greatest fear is going blind. It was revealed that the fear of going blind out ranked a fear of heights, spiders or lightning strikes .The research also revealed 87% of Australians surveyed most valued their sense of…
Before the Storm iPhone game launched
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‘Before the Storm’, a new iPhone game that helps students and families better prepare for natural disasters was launched today by Attorney-General and Minister for Emergency Management Nicola Roxon and Federal Member for Latrobe Laura Smyth. “Big storms can be frightening for kids but learning what to do when a natural disaster strikes will be…
ACT Woodheater replacement program
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In an effort to reduce pollution and improve the ACT’s air quality Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Simon Corbell to take advantage of a rebate program and replace wood heaters and replace them natural gas heaters. Minister Corbell commented, “Replacing old wood heaters is a simple and effective way that individual households can…
Australian Workers seeking important change in 2012
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According to research released today by SEEK Learning a third of the Australian Workforce is planning to return to their studies to help them facilitate important change in their job in 2012. The research also found that 23% are planning a change of career while 14% are looking to start their own company within the…