Category: Community-General
New Space Observatory – Canberra
ASIGN Observatory II is the second observatory to be built by Barry Armstead , in the front yard of his private residence in Canberra’s south. It is a non-profit, FREE information resource for anyone in the world with an interest in learning about, observing or imaging the amazing universe through readily available, consumer-grade imaging equipment. Barry’s website [...]
Will you fold plastic to save a child’s life?
For the eighth year, the Zonta Clubs of Canberra invite you to help us fold plastic and pack 3,000 birthing kits for distribution to developing countries. In Australia, we are lucky enough to have access to free healthcare, fully equipped hospitals and a low infant mortality rate. But 60 million women in developing countries often [...]
these police men are a joke
Over the past few weeks IV been pulled over by the police for riding on the footpath in queanbeyan as there are no bike paths IV managed to avoid getting the fines obviously because the police can see that I had no choice but to use the path but that still say that if thay [...]
How do carers come together? Researchers require health care workers and volunteers for important study
The University of Western Sydney is continuing a study of turces and support systems that allow more people their wish of dying at home, surrounded by friends and family. The ‘Caring at End of Life’ study is calling on members of the community who provide formal in-home support to people caring for loved ones. Dr [...]
Z-Day 2012
The global Zeitgeist Movement is holding its annual Zeitgeist Day event again, with the Canberra event being held this Saturday 17th March. It runs from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, lecture theatre 5, Manning Clark Centre, Australian National University. What is Zeitgeist Day or ZDay 2012? “Zeitgeist Day”, or ZDAY for short, is an annual, [...]
Rise in housing figures could reveal scope of credit issues
Figures released yesterday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) point to a two-year high in housing figures, but a national credit repairer warns this could also increase the number of potential borrowers presenting with credit issues. The ABS figures reveal housing-finance approvals in Australia rose a seasonally adjusted 2.3 per cent in December 2011 [...]
Jack Russell to the Rescue
When co-founder and foster carer Jill Clinch starting saving Jack Russell Terriers in 1993, she didn’t know that Jack Russell Terrier Rescue would become such a vital and fulfilling 7 day a week role. Jack Russell Terrier Rescue (JRTR) saved over 200 dogs in 2011 alone. For these little dogs, the future was grim with [...]
LOVE Christmas LOVE Canberra – Carols Evening
C3 Church Monash presents LOVE Christmas LOVE Canberra. A 3 hour FREE Event for the general public. The church will also be giving away two substantial donations to one well known charity (Oz Harvest) and a local family doing it tough in the ACT. ALL profits made on the night will also be split between [...]
La Grande Fête @ Telopea Park School – multicultural fun, food and entertainment.
The Telopea Park School P&C is pleased to announce La Grande Fête. Saturday 5 November 2011, 2.30pm – 7.00pm. A wonderful mix of multicultural fun, delicious international food and entertainment from all four corners of the world. Highlights include the annual Canberra French Car Clubs display; Royal Australian Air Force hot-air balloon, the Raffle Extraordinaire [...]
Phone bill complaints – the dangers for your credit
Customers who are fed up with the process of disputing their phone or internet bills are warned they still need to follow the system to avoid finding themselves with a bad credit rating, according to a national credit file repairer. Director of MyCRA Credit Repairs, Graham Doessel says when disputing bills with Telco providers, people [...]
Fascinating Queanbeyan Museum
The Editor, Last week I had the pleasure of visiting the Queanbeyan Historical Museum. I have to confess that I’m a museum addict, having been to more museums in Australia and elsewhere than your average bloke has been to McDonald’s! The Queanbeyan Museum is a real surprise. Most country towns have what I call “flat [...]
Tax file number fraud almost doubled since last year
Tax payers should be on the lookout for a scam designed to extract tax file numbers for the purpose of identity fraud, which could leave their bank accounts empty and their credit files ineffective for up to five years, a national credit repairer warns. Director of MyCRA Credit Repairs, Graham Doessel says if people fall [...]
Change your clock, change your smoke alarm battery this April
ACT Fire Brigade, together with Duracell, are urging all ACT residents to change their smoke alarm batteries when they change their clocks back at the end of Daylight Saving on Sunday, April 3. Each year more than 50 families across Australia lose a loved one as a direct result of a house fire, with the [...]
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