Canberrans looking to help reduce emissions and inspire change can now apply for a Community Zero Emissions Grant with $150,000 available to community groups and individuals. Minister for Emissions Reduction Shane Rattenbury said the program provides funding for innovative and diverse projects that take action on climate change and support the ACT’s transition to a…
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Australia Day in Canberra
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Canberrans are encouraged to come together as a community this Australia Day to reflect, respect and celebrate the Australian experience, from its origins millennia ago to today. Festivities have been planned around Lake Burley Griffin, allowing people to gather in a COVID-safe way with activities dispersed across Patrick White Lawn, John Dunmore Lang Place, Reconciliation…
Canberra Library Delivery Service
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Canberrans will have more opportunities to lose themselves in a good book with registrations now open for free contactless delivery of library resources. “Just in time for school holidays, the popular Mystery Box and Home Library services are back, delivering items such as books and DVDs to your front door,” Minister for Transport and City…
ACT Government Co-Invests in New State-Of-The-Art Sound Stage and Virtual Production Studio
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The ACT Government will be a co-investor in a new state-of-the-art sound stage and virtual production studio in Canberra to attract high quality film and TV productions, build our local industry capability and inject millions into the economy. ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr said that these types of investments help diversify our economy by developing…
Canberra Libs Calling for Government to Reform ACT Planning System
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The ACT Labor-Greens Government has finally admitted that their planning system is flawed, beyond repair and in need of being re-written. Shadow Minister for Planning Peter Cain said that the new planning system must be clear, concise, and incorporate the character of existing suburbs. “It’s obvious that there is a huge disconnect between the current…
$35k Announced Under 2021 Nature Play Grants Program
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A playground finder app and a new non-competitive orienteering course at Mulligans Flat Sanctuary are among the five projects receiving a share of $35,650 under the 2021 Nature Play Grants program. Minister for Sport and Recreation Yvette Berry said that The Playground Finder by Play Australia will encourage more kids to get outside and discover…
ACT Government Announces 2020 Book of the Year Shortlist
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The ACT Government has announced the shortlist for the 2020 ACT Book of the Year. Minister for the Arts Tara Cheyne congratulated the authors and confirmed that an event will take place later in July to announce the winner. “The ACT Government’s ACT Book of the Year Award aims to support the development of ACT-based…
Canberra’s Electric Bike Library Continues
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Canberrans will have another year to trial electric bikes and accessories for free, to help them make the switch to zero emissions transport and take real action on climate change. Since launching in September 2020, 82% of people who have borrowed a bike from the Electric Bike Library have said they see themselves purchasing an…
ACT Single Use Plastic Bag Ban
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The ACT’s single use plastics ban has started with Canberrans already stepping up to protect our local environment and reduce harmful waste going to landfill. “With strong support from the Canberra community, we have taken action to ban the sale, supply and distribution of single use plastic cutlery, drink stirrers and polystyrene containers,” Minister for…
Consider the Use of Your Wood Heater
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On the first day of winter it’s time to remember how to ‘Burn Right Tonight’, or consider switching from wood burners to a less polluting alternative for your heating. “After the horrific smoke from burning forests during the Black Summer fires, Canberra is back to enjoying very good air quality. But smoke from household wood…