Attorney General, Simon Corbell recently announced that European style number plates would soon be available in the ACT from early July. “The decision to roll-out these plates in the ACT follows several representations from members of the community who were concerned by the fact that conventional plates did not properly fit their chosen vehicle,” Mr…
It’s that time ….. Floriade is coming!!!!!
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Floriade is only four months away and yesterday, Students from The Woden School and MLA Andrew Barr joined Floriade’s head gardener, Andrew Forster to plant the first bulbs for Canberra’s 25th Floriade. Andrew Barr took the opportunity to announce the theme for this year’s Floriade, which is Style and Design. Mr. Barr noted that this…
Iron Sky
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Directed by Timo Vuorensola Starring Julia Dietze, Götz Otto, Christopher Kirby and Stephanie Paul Rated M Score 6/6 The Nazis set up a secret base on the moon in 1945 where they hide out and plan to return to power in 2018. No matter if you call them Space Nazis or Moon Nazis there is…
Casey Station to participate in Cancer Council 24-hour relay for life
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Members of the Casey station will be taking part in the 24 hour Cancer Council Relay for Life later this month. “At this time of year the sun sets at 3 in the afternoon and it doesn’t rise again until 10 the next morning, so it will be dark for 19 hours of the 24…
2012 red papaya and yellow papaw largest ever harvest expected
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With the 2012, red papaya and yellow papaw industry are expecting their largest harvest. Former Masterchef contestant Alvin Quah has aligned himself with the nations’ growers to promote the harvest and encourage Australian families to eat more of the fruit It should be noted that Australia produces around 13,000 tonnes of red papaya and yellow…
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…
Captioning on pay TV set to rise
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Over the next three years, captioning levels will increase on subscription television services after an agreement was reached with the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA). According to the agreement over the next three years, captioning of some subscription movie channels is intended to increase from 55 %…
Canberra Libs questions Government’s focus on Roads
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The Canberra Liberals recently questioned the state of ACT roads as a matter of public importance. ACT Opposition Leader Zed Seselja pointed out the Liberals’ commitment to give Canberrans the best local government in the country means focussing on the local issues that matter to residents, such as roads. “You only need to look at…
Act of Valor
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Directed by Mike McCoy & Scott Waugh Staring Alex Veadov, Roselyn Sanchez & Nestor Serrano Rated MA Score 2/6 An elite team of Navy SEALs embark on a covert mission to recover a kidnapped CIA agent. I am actually kind of embarrassed to say that I actually busted my ass to get to the cinema…
We Brought A Zoo
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Directed by Cameron Crowe Staring Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson Rated PG Rated 4.5/6 A father moves his young family to the countryside to renovate and re-open a struggling zoo. Movies that are based on a true story always prove to be interesting to watch. However, even if you vaguely familiar with the story that this…