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ACT supports national bid for 2015 Asian Football Cup

Posted: 29th July 2010

The ACT is supporting a national bid by Australia to host the 2015 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup, which will see six games played in Canberra. Chief Minister Jon Stanhope said the ACT would join NSW, Victoria, Queensland and the Federal Government as well as the Football Federation...

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School students set Canberra’s sustainable course to 2030

Posted: 28th July 2010

The ACT Government is asking Canberra’s kids from primary school to college for their ideas on how to develop our city sustainably.   The "Your City, Your Vision" competition asks students to create their vision for a sustainable Canberra in 2030 in any narrative or visual art...

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Funding boost for Tourism Industry Council

Posted: 27th July 2010

The ACT Government will provide an additional $50,000 in funding to the Tourism Industry Council (TIC) for this financial year.   The tourism industry is very important to the ACT, contributing around $1.3 billion to our economy and employing about 13,000 Canberrans.   TIC has...

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Lyons Shopping Centre Upgrade

Posted: 26th July 2010

The Lyons community will soon benefit from a significant revamp to their local shops including new lights, footpaths, seats and bike racks, with works starting this week, Chief Minister Jon Stanhope said today. The $1.1 million upgrade of the Lyons shops will revitalise the area, providing...

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Floriade Nightfest tickets on sale

Posted: 25th July 2010

Floriade NightFest returns in 2010 with five spectacular nights of illuminated blooms and non-stop entertainment, including live comedy, acrobatics, music, cocktails, films under the stars, night markets and a variety of food and wine. This year’s program features an exciting new line-up...

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