Here is something to keep in mind the next time you give Junior a lift to the movies or those after school activities, according to recent research released by Roy Morgan parents drive over 1800km a year more than the average Australian driver—the equivalent of an extra trip from Melbourne to Brisbane during the year.…
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NRMA research: Touch parking is on the rise in Sydney suburbs
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According to recent NRMA research 70 per cent of drivers having had their car damaged while it was parked in Sydney suburbs. INRMA Insurance spokesperson Andrew Tubb explained that the inner City where you’re most likely to return to your parked vehicle and find it damaged with no note followed by the Inner West and…
Holden Export Daytona Bound
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Holden has recently announced that the Commodore will be returning to North American showrooms towards the end of 2013 with the VF Commodore being sold as the Chevrolet SS performance sedan. It was also announced that the Chevrolet SS will be entered in the NASCAR Sprint Cup debuting at the Daytona 500. GM President of…
Scouts Australia’s hot air balloon and training program launched
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On the lawns of Old Parliament House ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher today launched the latest Centenary of Canberra project, Scouts Australia’s hot air balloon and training program. Chief Minister Gallagher commented that the program will see 100 Scouts and Guides aged between 16 and 25 years of age and primarily from the Canberra region…
European style Number Plates will soon be available in Canberra
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Attorney General, Simon Corbell recently announced that European style number plates would soon be available in the ACT from early July. “The decision to roll-out these plates in the ACT follows several representations from members of the community who were concerned by the fact that conventional plates did not properly fit their chosen vehicle,” Mr…
Second, point to point camera site announced for the ACT
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A section of road on Athllon Drive between Drakeford Drive and Beasley Street has been chosen for the second point to point camera site in the ACT. Executive Director Transport Policy and Regulation, Karen Greenland commented that funding was provided for a second point to point camera site and tenders for the work will soon…
Canberra Libs questions Government’s focus on Roads
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The Canberra Liberals recently questioned the state of ACT roads as a matter of public importance. ACT Opposition Leader Zed Seselja pointed out the Liberals’ commitment to give Canberrans the best local government in the country means focussing on the local issues that matter to residents, such as roads. “You only need to look at…
Tactical Force
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Directed by Adamo Paolo Cultraro Starring Steve Austin & Michael Jai White Rated MA Score 2/6 A training exercise for the LAPD SWAT Team goes terribly wrong when they find themselves pitted against two rival gangs while trapped in an abandoned Hangar, armed with nothing but blanks. I really must be a sucker for punishment…
ACT Woodheater replacement program
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In an effort to reduce pollution and improve the ACT’s air quality Minister for the Environment and Sustainable Development, Simon Corbell to take advantage of a rebate program and replace wood heaters and replace them natural gas heaters. Minister Corbell commented, “Replacing old wood heaters is a simple and effective way that individual households can…