The ACT Government’s management of Canberra’s iconic Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby and Brindabella Midge Orchid is helping prevent their extinction, new reports show. Minister for the Environment Rebecca Vassarotti said that the five-year implementation progress reports show that the ACT Government’s action plans are improving the chances of survival for Canberra’s mammal emblem and unique orchid. “We…
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New Agreement for the use of Bruce Oval
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The ACT Government and the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) are supporting local and rural sporting teams through a new partnership for use of Bruce Oval sporting precinct. Minister for Sport and Recreation Yvette Berry said the agreement between CIT and NSWRL is about supporting grassroots sporting teams. “Bruce Oval will now give local Canberra…
Support for ACT Container Scheme at All Time High
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The release of the ACT Container Deposit Scheme Annual Statutory Report for 2019-20 has shown support among Canberrans is at an all-time high with strong and growing participation. “The report shows that since the ACT Container Deposit Scheme commenced on 30 June 2018, over 148.1 million containers have been redeemed,” Minister for Transport and City…
ACT Government Launches Energy Assessment Webtool
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Canberra’s renters will be able to assess their home energy efficiency and reduce their energy costs, after the ACT Government launched the Actsmart Home Energy Assessment Webtool. The online tool, which asks the renter a series of questions, instantly downloads a tailored report that lists the best actions the household can take to reduce energy…
25k Murray Cod Released into Lake Ginninderra
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More than 25,000 native Murray Cod have been released into Lake Ginninderra as part of the ACT Government’s annual fish stocking program. Minister for the Environment Rebecca Vassarotti said the introduction of the Murray Cod will provide lasting environmental benefits by improving the ecology of Lake Ginninderra. “Our annual fish stocking program is crucial in…
Three Firefighting Helicopters Stationed in the ACT for Bushfire Season
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Three helicopters have arrived at the ACT Rural Fire Service Helibase ready to assist in firefighting efforts to protect Canberra this bushfire season. Minister for Police and Emergency Services Mick Gentleman said the ACT Government was funding resources like the three helicopters to protect Canberrans throughout each bushfire season. “Last bushfire season, these helicopters were…
First Ginninderry Community Park Opened
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Ginninderry welcomes its first major community park in Strathnairn. At 2.7 hectares the park features modern play equipment, designated picnic areas and high-quality amenities. Minister for Housing and Suburban Development Yvette Berry said that this new park has a network of circulation paths, a boardwalk across the pond and wetland system that provides visitors with…
Replica Eucalyptus oil Distillery Unveiled
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A replica of a eucalyptus oil distillery has been unveiled at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve after receiving funding from the ACT Government’s Heritage Grant program. Minister for Heritage Rebecca Vassarotti said that the new replica preserves and celebrates the rich eucalyptus distilling history at Tidbinbilla and surrounding regions. “We know that the hills that surround us…
Respect Nurses and Midwives
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The ACT Government has launched a new campaign to increase community awareness and understanding about acceptable behaviour towards nurses and midwives working in Canberra’s health system. Minister for Health Rachel Stephen-Smith said the Be kind and respectful to our nurses and midwives campaign calls out violence and aggressive behaviour and aims to increase understanding of…
Canberra Spring Mowing Program is Underway
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With spring finally here Canberrans will start to notice our city maintenance crews out and about with the beginning of the annual mowing program which helps maintain the look and safety of the city. “Throughout the mowing program, suburbs will be mown every four weeks and arterial road areas mown every five weeks,” Minister for…