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Thursday, December 19, 2024

Allison Turnbull

Allison Turnbull

Childcare sector warns of premature snap back

With 28 June earmarked as the potential end date for the Federal Government’s Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Relief Package, services and parents are still in the dark about what comes next.

Hang time: Winter laundry tips to lighten your load

Laundry is a year-round chore but in the cold, wet winter months it can be a challenge getting your items dry. While sunlight is your best friend to help dry your washing...

NSW ski fields to open 22 June

While the Queen’s Birthday long weekend traditionally marks the opening of the snow season, skiers and boarders will have to wait a little longer to hit the slopes this year with the alpine region to open from Monday 22 June.

Canberra’s arts and events sector prepares to RISE

The new RISE Canberra Calendar highlights events in the ACT region, using non-traditional methods to avoid mass gatherings while fostering jobs and economic stimulus in the local arts and events sector.

Carillon lights up for Reconciliation

Starting tonight, the National Carillon will be used as an electric canvas during National Reconciliation Week 2020 (27 May – 3 June), with a series of narratives and imagery to be projected...

Connect over a cuppa to help fight cancer

Cancer Council ACT is encouraging the local community to connect over a cuppa for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday 28 May and join thousands across Australia in support of those affected...

Hughes Preschool grows community spirit

The weather was cold and gloomy but there were plenty of reasons to smile as students from Hughes Preschool set about planting some Floriade bulbs for residents of St Andrews Village. The Preschool...

Sparrow-Folk singing song of thanks

Musical comedy duo Sparrow-Folk usually play for laughs, but their latest project has a greater purpose – thanking frontline workers for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The project was completed in about...

Webinar: A closer look at COVIDSafe

Since its launch one month ago, the COVIDSafe app has become one of the fastest-downloaded apps in Australian history; now a panel of experts will examine technology’s role in the fight against COVID-19.

Environmental impacts on deaths under-reported

The number of deaths attributed to excessive natural heat in Australia is at least 50 times more than those recorded on death certificates, according to experts from the Australian National University (A.

Mug-gy weather

Comforting and cosy, when the weather gets chilly there’s nothing better than a hot drink. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate – whatever your hot beverage of choice – serve it up in style...

IMP squad laces up for virtual program

This year’s Indigenous Marathon Project will be run as a virtual program to “keep encouraging young Indigenous leaders to step up in their community and spread the positive message of healthy living,” according to IMP head coach and graduate, Adrian Dodson-Shaw.
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