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Tuggeranong Shopfront reopens today at new location

Posted on May 1, 2012 by ACT Government news and events - 0 comments

Canberra Connect’s Tuggeranong Shopfront will reopen today at its new location, Director of Canberra Connect, David Colussi, said today.

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$160,000 in grants to enhance multicultural sector

Posted on May 1, 2012 by ACT Government news and events - 0 comments

Multicultural community groups and members can now apply for funding of up to $3,000 with the opening of the ACT Government’s $160,000 2012-13 Multicultural Grants Program today.

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ACT welcomes federal funding for lights at Manuka

Posted on April 30, 2012 by ACT Government news and events - 0 comments

I welcome today’s announcement by the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, that the Federal Government will provide $2.5 million in funding towards the installation of broadcast quality lights at Manuka Oval.

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Sustainable landscapes around ACT public schools

Posted on April 30, 2012 by ACT Government news and events - 0 comments

Under a new pilot project four ACT public schools have received nearly half a million dollars to enhance their playgrounds and school surrounds.

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Faster, easier and greener library notices

Posted on April 30, 2012 by ACT Government news and events - 0 comments

Libraries ACT is encouraging Canberrans to register their email address and mobile phone number to receive their library notices by email or SMS.

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Supporting Canberra’s businesses

Posted on April 30, 2012 by ACT Government news and events - 0 comments

Growth, Diversification and Jobs, the ACT Labor Government’s business development strategy, will help guide the future growth of our economy and sets out numerous initiatives to encourage economic growth and diversification of the economy and contribut…

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Police to crack down on drivers in school zones

Posted on April 30, 2012 by ACT Government news and events - 0 comments

ACT Policing will be stepping up traffic enforcement and is urging motorists to change their behaviour, in particular in and around schools, in response to rising complaints about unsafe driving practices.

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Centenary city design competition attracts international interest

Posted on April 30, 2012 by ACT Government news and events - 0 comments

A Centenary of Canberra competition to design a hypothetical modern capital city has been hailed a success, attracting 114 entries from 24 different countries.

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Nominations called for 2012 tourism awards

Posted on April 27, 2012 by ACT Government news and events - 0 comments

The Canberra and Capital Region Tourism Awards lead the way nationally in awards innovation and development. They recognise outstanding tourism businesses and also provide entrants with the opportunity to continually develop their businesses, while rem…

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Two hazard reduction burns in the ACT

Posted on April 27, 2012 by ACT Government news and events - 0 comments

The ACT Rural Fire Service (ACTRFS) will conduct two hazard reduction burns in the ACT this weekend, weather permitting.

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Full impacts of March flood at Enlarged Cotter Dam now known

Posted on April 27, 2012 by ACT Government news and events - 0 comments

ACTEW has today announced that work at the Enlarged Cotter Dam following the March 2012 flooding will resume on 5 May, two months earlier than expected.

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Work begins on playground renewals across Canberra

Posted on April 27, 2012 by ACT Government news and events - 0 comments

ACT Chief Minister, Katy Gallagher today announced that work on the renewal of five local play spaces will commence this week and will be complemented by the installation of shade sails in 13 playgrounds over the next few months.

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No second life for soiled nappies

Posted on April 27, 2012 by ACT Government news and events - 0 comments

Chief Minister, Katy Gallagher, today announced that a campaign to reduce the number of soiled nappies being placed into recycling bins was proving successful following an innovative campaign to raise awareness.

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ACT Government getting on with the job of improving Canberra’s roads

Posted on April 27, 2012 by ACT Government news and events - 0 comments

ACT Chief Minister and Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Katy Gallagher, today outlined a number of projects about to begin around the territory to upgrade and improve roads and intersections.

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Lake Burley Griffin Closures

Posted on April 27, 2012 by ACT Government news and events - 0 comments

Parts of Lake Burley Griffin are closed to primary contact recreation due to elevated levels of blue-green algae and bacteria.

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Controlled burns Monday 30 April 2012

Posted on April 27, 2012 by ACT Government news and events - 0 comments

Territory and Municipal Services wishes to advise the public that (weather permitting) four controlled burns will be conducted Monday 30 April 2012.

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Landscaping works begin on the GDE

Posted on April 27, 2012 by ACT Government news and events - 0 comments

Work has commenced on planting native trees and shrubs at the Glenloch Interchange as part of the $2 million Gungahlin Drive Extension (GDE) landscaping enhancement project, Director, Roads ACT, Tony Gill, said today.

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Smoking in cars with children banned from 1 May 2012

Posted on April 27, 2012 by ACT Government news and events - 0 comments

The ACT Legislative Assembly has passed legislation which bans smoking in a car containing a child under the age of 16. The law comes into effect on 1 May 2012 and applies to all vehicles on ACT roads and road-related areas.

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Water discolouration due to essential maintenance

Posted on April 26, 2012 by ACT Government news and events - 0 comments

ActewAGL customers in Franklin and Mitchell may experience some discolouration of the water supply from Thursday 26 April 2012 until Saturday 28 April 2012 due to essential maintenance to the water network.

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Temporary closure of Franklin Street in Manuka

Posted on April 26, 2012 by ACT Government news and events - 0 comments

The ACT Government wishes to advise motorists and other road users that Franklin Street between Flinders Way and Furneaux Street will be closed between 9.30am to 12.30pm on Saturday 28 April 2012.

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