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August 20 40th anniversary of Daffodil Day

Canberra will turn yellow on Thursday, 20 August, as Cancer Council ACT celebrates the 40th anniversary of Daffodil Day, Australia’s most recognised cancer fundraiser and a campaign that has united Canberrans in the fight against cancer. Since the first Daffodil Day in 1986, the daffodil has stood as the national symbol of hope for the…

Dr Monique Ryan Introduces Private Member’s Bill to change the date of HECS indexation

Today, Dr Monique Ryan will introduce a Private Member’s Bill into Parliament to change the date of HECS indexation, and make the student debt system fairer for millions of Australian students and graduates. Dr Ryan’s Bill has drawn widespread support from across the tertiary education sector, with leading officials from major universities and Australia’s peak…

Thank you!!!!!!

Ok, apparently the Jetpack app I use has achievements to help motivate you to post more frequently. Last night (Wednesday May 20) I received an achievement that The Movie Boards has received views from 150+ countries around the world. When I realised that there’s about 195 recognised countries my first thought was ‘Oh my god,…

What are You Doing for Mum on Mother’s Day?

Coles is gearing up for its biggest floral event of the year, with nearly 900,000 flowers and floral gifts to be sold in the lead-up to Mother’s Day. As we celebrate Mums across Australia, customers can find great value gifts, drinks and easy meal solutions to the turn the day into an occasion. New Coles…

Independent Member for Kooyong, Dr Monique Ryan Raising the Alarm About Proposed NDIS Cuts

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was established with bipartisan support in 2013. It’s one of Australia’s most significant social policy achievements. However, the scheme’s long-term sustainability can be guaranteed only if it is administered with integrity and transparency. Responding to yesterday’s announcement by the Minister for Health and NDIS Mark Butler, Independent Member for…

CHRISTINA TOSI BRINGS MILK BAR TO AUSTRALIA 

American Express delicious. Month Out (AEDMO) returns next month, encouraging consumers to dine out across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra throughout May. In celebration of the seventh consecutive year of this much-loved culinary campaign, globally renowned pastry chef and Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi will travel to Sydney to bring her iconic New…