Scheme coordinator Exchange for Change (EfC) has announced the new fixed price per material type for supplier contributions that fund the ACT Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) with the new pricing coming into effect for 12 months from the February 2027 invoice to January 2028 invoice. “The ACT scheme continues to have one of the strongest…
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The ACT Container Deposit Scheme APP
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The new ACT Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) app has arrived. The secure, all-in-one platform is designed to make recycling eligible bottles and cans easier, with everything available at your fingertips. The free app lets ACT recyclers manage all their container returns in one easy place – from finding the nearest return point and receiving container…
Yass Post Office Upgrade
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Australia Post is planning a significant restoration and upgrade of its Yass Post Office, cementing the future of a much-loved connection point for locals. Since the 1880s, the heritage Post Office has been a vital hub for the community. While some deterioration has occurred to the building’s exterior, the Post Office continues to operate and…
81 year old to ‘Ride Out Dementia’
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Illawarra cyclist Janice Fitzpatrick will ride 40km around Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin, turning a passion she shared with her late husband Bernie into a mission to help change the future of dementia – with a growing community rallying behind her. For decades, cycling meant companionship for Janice and Bernie Fitzpatrick. The couple met as trainee…
Dr Monique Ryan Proposes National Lobbying Act
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The Parliament House corridors are crowded with unregistered lobbyists wielding considerable influence with little accountability. Spokesmen for the gambling, tobacco, fossil fuel, and mining industries have almost unfettered access to the political parties they support with millions in donations. The Albanese government has done almost nothing to improve transparency or accountability. Voters deserve better –…
August 20 40th anniversary of Daffodil Day
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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
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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…
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Thank you!!!!!!
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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?
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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…