People with disability inthe ACTare invited to share their experiences with the National Disability Insurance Scheme. An accessible community workshop will be held at the Canberra Southern Cross Club in Woden on 25 October to discuss ways to improve participants’ experiences with the NDIS. Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert, recently announced the public consultation on the …
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Australian researchers will help turn science fiction into science fact by harnessing technology that will lead to ultra-fast, light-based WiFi and real-time holographic displays. Minister for Education Dan Tehan today announced the Morrison Government was providing $34.9 million to establish a research centre to develop new technologies that will harness meta-optics. The centre will translate its research into innovative technologies …
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Multicultural groups and not-for-profit organisations in the ACT are encouraged to apply for the Fostering Integration Grant Program, with application for the 2019-20 program now open. The Liberal National Government is providing $2.3 million for community organisations to support the integration of migrants into Australian social, economic and civil life. Senator for the ACT, Zed Seselja, said the grants will …
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Safety upgrades to the Monaro Highway near Canberra’s southern border are a step closer with the construction tender recently released to deliver the improvements. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said upgrades would include an overtaking lane to help reduce collisions and decrease travel times. “Works will include a new left-turn slip lane …
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The safety of two “black spot” intersections along Southern Cross Drive will be substantially improved thanks to Federal Liberal and Nationals Government funding. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said today’s announcement would see $1.8 million delivered to the Territory to improve the safety of Southern Cross Drive under the Black Spot Program’s …
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The Liberal-National Government has congratulated a Canberra company after it was awarded a contract to improve on the Australian Army’s cyber capabilities. The innovative cyber technologies and solutions, Penten Services Pty Ltd, could help the Army meet current and emerging challenges. The Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price MP, announced today the Canberra-headquartered business had secured two Defence …
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Andrew Barr has moved from anger to delusion as he struggles to come to terms with Labor’s loss in the federal election, evidenced by his stadium rant yesterday. It is clear Mr Barr was banking on a federal Labor Government to bail his administration out (something which would not have happened) and now continues to seek to blame the Commonwealth …
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Adding to the growing list of warnings of the negative impacts of Labor’s Big Housing Sledgehammer, Master Builders ACT yesterday raised concerns Labor’s Housing Tax would result in a hit to the housing industry n the ACT. Data commissioned by Master Builders ACT found the impact of Labor’s sledgehammer to the housing industry in the Territory would result in: 680 …
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Pegasus, a not-for-profit community organisation help people with disabilities develop fitness and boost confidence through horse riding will see upgrades and accessibility improvements to their facilities thanks to a $48,000 grant from the Liberal-National government. The investment is part of the Community Sport Infrastructure Grant program that is upgrading local facilities across Australia and the ACT, helping to drive increased …
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Students and staff at Mother Teresa School in Harrison will benefit from the extended administration area and staff facilities thanks to $600,000 in funding from the Liberal-National Government. Senator for the ACT, Zed Seselja, officially opened the new facility yesterday on behalf of the Minister for Education Dan Tehan. “It was great to visit Mother Teresa School and see the …
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