The ACT Government today has welcomed news that the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) will make a new rule to prohibit energy retailers from making discounts appear bigger than they actually are. The AEMC is the independent rule maker for Australia’s energy markets. Minister for Justice and Consumer Affairs Shane Rattenbury explained that the rule…
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ACT allows mobile phone GPS functions to be used while driving
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ACT motorists and riders are now able to use their mobile phones’ GPS systems when the phone is mounted correctly while driving and riding, following changes introduced by Minister for Justice, Shane Rattenbury. The GPS function found on most current mobile phones has previously been illegal to use while driving and riding in the ACT,…
Bowen Park Works Completed
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury, recently announced works have been completed ahead of schedule to upgrade a new path within Bowen Park along the Kingston and Barton Foreshore. “The $600,000 upgrades along a 510 meter section of path from Bowen Place car park to Eastlake Parade were completed this week following final…
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…
Community chooses new design for LLC water park
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Minister for Sport and Recreation, Shane Rattenbury, has announced the winning design for the new water play park at Lakeside Leisure Centre (LLC) in Tuggeranong. “Almost 1,000 votes were received during the two week voting period, which is a really fantastic result,” Minister Rattenbury said “Members of the public were invited to choose their favourite…
National Walk Safely to School Day Friday May 22
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Minister Shane Rattenbury today joined Lucille Bailie, Chief Executive Officer of the Physical Activity Foundation and students from Hughes Primary School to promote National Walk Safely to School Day, which will be held this Friday, May 22. “National Walk Safely to School Day is held every year and aims to raise awareness of the health…
Melrose Drive and Eggleston Crescent Intersection upgrade
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury, has announced work has started on improvements to the intersection at Melrose Drive and Eggleston Crescent in Chifley. “The intersection was changed in 2012, preventing a right hand turn from Eggleston Crescent, however we received feedback from the community that further improvements were needed,” said Mr Rattenbury.…
Yarralumla Nursery’s 100th Anniversary
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury, will join members of the Canberra community at the Community Fair at Weston Park to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Yarralumla Nursery this Sunday. The Minister will also unveil two new heritage trail signs for the Nursery and Hobday’s Cottage. “The celebrations on Sunday are a…
Action’s Nightrider bus service free this year
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Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Shane Rattenbury announced that ACT Government’s Nightrider bus service will be free this year. “This is the first time Nightrider has been free, so we hope to attract new riders to the service and expect higher levels of patronage. To manage any increase in demand ACTION will have a…