With just two weeks left until green waste bin collections start in Tuggeranong, the first green bins have been delivered to residents who have opted-in for the service. “From today, Tuggeranong residents who have registered for the green waste collection service will start to receive their 240 litre green waste bins which will continue to…
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Gym Memberships: Don’t Just Give Your Wallet a Work Out
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Every January many Canberrans have fitness high on their New Year Resolution lists, however, the best of intentions don’t guarantee the best consumer outcomes said Minister for Consumer Affairs Shane Rattenbury. Minister Rattenbury said like any contract or service procured there are a few things consumers can do to ensure they are getting the best…
Choosing the right plants and Help reducing water
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Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability Shane Rattenbury recently announced that Growing healthy plants in Canberra’s climate has just become easier with the launch of new Plant Selector and WaterRight tools on the Actsmart website. “Many of us have bought plants that have struggled or died, but with Actsmart’s updated Plant Selector and WaterRight online…
MOU Signed Between Screen Canberra and Screen Wellington
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Canberra’s rapidly growing screen industry will benefit from the recent signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Screen Canberra and Screen Wellington. “The MOU will help develop on-screen and post-production talent, enhance working relationships between the creative sectors in the world’s two coolest little capitals and promote Canberra as an ideal location for film and…
Moves to Name ACT Mammal Emblem
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The ACT is the only state or territory without a mammal emblem and the ACT Government is seeking community feedback on this omission will be sought as part of a brief and inexpensive community engagement process. “New South Wales is home to the playful platypus, Queensland cuddles up to the koala, South Australians love their…
Nine Community Gardens Share $40,000
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Nine projects will share in $40,000 in funding under an expanded community garden grants program, Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability Shane Rattenbury announced recently. Mr. Rattenbury said that community gardens play an increasingly important role in bringing people together and enabling people to grow their own healthy food, the gardens also improve our resilience…
Bike Stops across Canberra
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The ACT Government will join local businesses this spring to launch new innovative ‘Bike Stops’ across Canberra. Bike Stops will allow cyclists to use participating businesses’ facilities to change, refresh or store their gear. Minister for Transport and City Services, Meegan Fitzharris has called on local businesses to register for the Bike Stop program. “This…
New way to Dispose of Unwanted Paint
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Paintback officially launched operations in the ACT today with a mission to change the way people deal with potentially hazardous paint materials once they are no longer of use. Paintback is a voluntary, national project which offers a safe and accessible way to dispose of unused architectural and decorative paint, without sending it to landfill.…
Better Dog Parks in Canberra
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Minister for Transport and City Services Meegan Fitzharris has announced that community feedback has helped inform the roll-out of $200,000 of upgrades at Canberra’s popular off-leash dog parks. Improvements will be made at the ACT’s six dog parks to make these spaces safer and more comfortable for people and their pets. “Canberra has a passionate,…
Revitalization of Red Hill Public Housing Precinct on Track
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Deputy Director-General of the Environment Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate Brett Phillips announced today that the next stage of the revitalization of the former Red Hill public housing precinct is on track, with demolition work set to begin in early August. “Demolition of the existing buildings will start next week and is the next step…