Prime Minister Gillard has announced a referendum’s coming on constitutional recognition of local government.
We are asking the Australian people to support a small but important change to our Constitution so that the existing practice of Federal Government support for local communities is fo...
The ACT Government claims that 90% of you believe the centenary program is increasing your levels of community pride!
Using science!
Well surveys.
They have released a huge amount of graphs and charts that measure everything from transport use to how many kites are being flown.
“Despite the very ...
A panel of “eminent” judges are currently examining over 200 entrees to the University of Canberra’s Lodge Competition. The 224 entries of four panels each will be judged in the Melba Copland Secondary School gym over two days before the winner is announced is on 23 May – 101 yea...
Hi all. I’m on the search for a new hair hairdresser. One that is great with colour. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated ) ...
I just noticed this on the Canberra Times. Well, I love fish, I love balloons and I love boobs but… i’m not so sure about combining all 3. ...
The ongoing alien invasion of Canberra continues, as evidenced by all the “What is this” posts we get.
This weeks is from BJ:
Hoping the hivemind knows what this is. Spotted on the Stockyard Spur/Mt Gingera walk a few weeks ago.
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Like many people I have super all over the place. My largest fund is a multi-billion dollar one, with all sorts of investments and regularly advertises on television. Their customer service leaves a lot to be desired though. It is bad. I can’t go visit them in an office because their nearest o...
ACT Greens Member for Molonglo, Shane Rattenbury, is calling for an inquiry to investigate the the way the ACT deals with vulnerable road users. “The term ‘vulnerable road users’ refers to people who are most at risk in traffic, and who are the weaker party in a collision. Essentially this mea...
Joy Burch is celebrating a reduction in youth incarceration: Recent youth justice initiatives have helped achieve a significant reduction in youth detention rates in the ACT over the past two years, according to population data from the Bimberi Youth Justice Centre. ACT Minister for Children and You...
I’ve just deleted a little rant about approval for an Islamic school because: 1. If you already know you’ll need to defend yourself against charges of racism that’s a handy clue you’re being racist. 2. If we’re going to let Christian schools flower like topsy over the l...
Simon Corbell is legislating again this time to create a cottage industry of cars held in family members names by recidivist drink drivers: Repeat and high range drink drivers will have interlock systems fitted to their vehicles, stopping them from getting behind the wheel when drunk, thanks to meas...
[ 10 May, 2013 to 12 May, 2013. ]
The weekend approches and there is nothing you can do to stop it!
So don't fight it, invite it! Let's work out what we'll all be up to come Friday night.
As always leave your suggestions int he comments below....