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01.05.10 Keeping Canberra in the know.

INVITATIONS TO COMMENT Open Day at Namadgi on tomorrow


When: Sunday 2 May 2010 (11.00am – 3.00pm)
Where: Namadgi National Park
Enlarged Cotter Dam Water Security Project Enjoy a great day out in our own National Park – Namadgi. Come to the Visitor Centre for rock
climbing, a tethered hot air balloon, a reptile display, music, games, a treasure hunt and a BBQ
Investigation: Draft Report lunch. The kids can even become a junior ranger for the day. You can also drive further into the
On 12 November 2009, the Attorney General, Simon Corbell MLA, referred an investigation National Park for a walk to explore its beauty and cultural significance. The event is 2 km south of
to the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission (ICRC) of the projected Tharwa on the Naas Road approximately 40 minutes from the city centre. For more information
costs and other matters provided by ACTEW of the enlarged Cotter Dam project to visit www.tams.act.gov.au or call 13 22 81.
provide enhanced water security for the ACT. The referral is subject to the provisions of the
Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission Act 1997.
Centenary of Canberra Community Tree Planting Day
The Commission released a draft report on 30 April 2010 setting out its draft findings. The
When: Sunday 2 May 2010 (9.00am – 1.00pm)
draft report is available at www.icrc.act.gov.au or through contacting the Commission’s
Where: Pierce’s Creek Forest, Lower Cotter
office by telephone on 02 6205 0799 or by email on icrc@act.gov.au
Join Greening Australia and the Centenary of Canberra to help rehabilitate the Lower Cotter
Written submissions on the draft report are invited. The closing date for submissions is Catchment. Enjoy the sounds of local Canberra band The Cashews while you plant. Then be
Friday 28 May 2010. Submissions should be sent to GPO Box 296, Canberra City, ACT 2601 treated to a gourmet BBQ lunch from midday.
or to icrc@act.gov.au or may be lodged at the Commission’s offices at Level 2, 12 Moore
For maps and further information please visit www.canberra100.com.au RSVP is essential by
Street, Canberra City.
calling Greening Australia on 6253 3035 or email admin@act.greeningaustralia.org.au
The Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday 24 May 2010. Any persons wishing
to appear at the hearing should contact the Commission to register. Registration of
intention to appear should be made no later than Wednesday 19 May 2010. Show Us Your Limits Walk and Talk
When: Sunday 2 May 2010 (2.00pm – 5.00pm)
Where: Mount Franklin Shelter, Mount Franklin Road, Brindabella Mountains
Review of the Governance Provisions in the Gaming The Centenary of Canberra Show Us Your Limits competition is seeking photographs, short films,
Machine Act 2004 and digital media that celebrate the gruelling border survey and how we now interact with the
border regions.
The ACT Gambling and Racing Commission is conducting a review of the governance
provisions for clubs in the Gaming Machine Act 2004. Join National Museum historian Matthew Higgins for a brief talk on the history behind the border
survey which commenced in June 1910. Following the talk Canberra Bushwalking Club guides will
The Commission is seeking submissions from the community and has developed an Issues take you on a short walk to the summit of Mount Franklin (2.7km return, with a climb of 120m) to
Paper to assist in the consultation process. A copy of the Issues Paper and further details are discover original border markers left by Surveyor Harry Mouat nearly 100 years ago.
available at www.gamblingandracing.act.gov.au or by phoning 6207 0080.
Maps and further information can be found at www.canberra100.com.au Registration essential
Submissions must reach the Commission by close of business Friday 11 June 2010. to John Evans (CBC) on jevans@pcug.org.au

NOTICES AND EVENTS Mother’s Day Party in Glebe Park


When: Sunday 9 May 2010 (11.00am – 3.00pm)
Spoil your mum and enjoy a day out with the family in beautiful Glebe Park. There will be massage
clinics, market stalls, dance shows, live music by Soul Juice and even a Robbie Williams tribute
What can I do to stop the spread of influenza (flu)? show.
Wash your hands regularly with soap and water (or alcohol rub) For the children there will be mini-golf, pony rides, a reptile display, an animal farm and a
Wash hands for at least 15 seconds – the time it takes to sing ‘Happy Birthday.’ variety of rides and activities. Food and drink will be available. For more information visit
• Before eating or preparing food. www.roundtown.act.gov.au or call 13 22 81.
• After blowing your nose.
• After the toilet.
Stay at home from work or school if you have flu symptoms Bus tours of the National Arboretum Canberra
• Stay away from work, keep children home from school or childcare, stay away from Murrays Coaches have kindly sponsored bus tours of the Arboretum for the second Sunday of
public gatherings such as parties and sport. each month, with the next tour scheduled for Sunday 9 May 2010. The Friends of the Arboretum
• If you must go out, to visit the doctor or pick up children from school, keep a distance of will provide a guide for each tour. Places are limited so bookings are essential. Contact Jocelyn
at least 1 metre from others. on 0406 376 711 or at hackman@grapevine.com.au to book your seats. The tour is free, gold coin
donation is welcome to support the work of the Friends’ Association. Meet at the bus stop outside
Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough
the Legislative Assembly, Civic Square at 11.45am for a 12noon departure. Bus returns to the Civic
The virus is spread through the air when you cough, sneeze and talk.
Square at 1.30pm.
• Cover your face with a tissue or your sleeve.
• Dispose of used tissues in a bin immediately.
• Wash your hands well afterwards.
• Teach your children to do the same. Materials Recovery Facility and Landfill Open Day
Let the energetic and inspiring staff of ACT NOWaste show you how much fun recycling and
Clean surfaces regularly
rubbish can be.
The flu virus can live on hard surfaces for up to 48 hours.
• Clean surfaces regularly such as benches, taps and doorknobs with detergent and water Come along to the open day and see for yourself where all your household recycling and rubbish
to kill the virus. goes in the ACT. See and learn about the other facilities available to help us reduce, reuse and
recycle. Book early to take a tour of the facilities and have all your tricky recycling questions
Have a flu shot answered!
• Immunisation is the best protection against flu.
• The 2010 seasonal flu vaccine has three strains - pandemic H1N1 influenza (swine flu) When: Thursday 13 May 2010 (four sessions – 9.30am, 10.30am, 1.00pm and 2.00pm). Each
strain, a H3N2 strain and a B strain. session runs for approximately 1 hour.
• Seasonal flu vaccine is free for some groups at higher risk of severe complications from Where: Materials Recovery Facility, corner Monaro Highway and Mugga Lane, Hume.
the flu – ask your GP if you are eligible. Bookings are essential and can be made by calling 13 22 81. Limited spaces are available.
• You should still have a seasonal flu shot even if you had the single strain pandemic H1N1
(swine flu) vaccine.
• Not eligible or don’t want to pay for seasonal flu vaccine? The single strain pandemic
H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine is still available and free for everyone.
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES
• Regular GP consultation fees apply even in cases where the vaccine may be free.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 4 of the Roads and Public Places Act 1937, of the
Health Care Interpreters phone 6205 3333
intention to close the following roads in the ACT.
Translating and Interpreting Service phone 131 450
KALEEN
ELLENBOROUGH STREET: will be closed between the Barton Highway and Maribyrnong Avenue.
Keeping Canberra’s trees safe TIME: Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 May 2010 (9.30am to 4.30pm daily).
REASON: bridgeworks.
The ACT Government advises the community that work is set to commence on
BELCONNEN
Monday 3 May 2010 for the removal of dead and hazardous trees across Canberra.
LATHLAIN STREET: will be closed between Luxton Street and Wales Street.
In all cases tree removal is the last option and the Government has first considered whether COHEN STREET: will be closed between Rae Street and Lathlain Street.
pruning or corrective tree surgery work could sensibly be undertaken. TIME: 6.00am Saturday 8 May to 6.00am Sunday 9 May 2010.
While most of the trees in this latest tree removal program are dead, largely as a result of the REASON: roadworks.
ongoing drought, some ‘green’ trees will be removed which have been assessed as posing BRADDON
an unacceptable safety risk to the public. These trees have been pruned regularly during NORTHBOURNE AVENUE SOUTHBOUND DIRECTION: will be closed between Girrawheen Street
their life and more recently have been subjected to multiple assessments to ensure that and Cooyong Street.
their removal is justified. ELOUERA STREET: will be closed at the intersection with Northbourne Avenue.
Trees will be replaced with suitable species and residents will be encouraged to help water GOULD STREET: will be closed at the intersection with Northbourne Avenue.
them. TIME: Monday 10 May to Monday 14 June 2010. 8.00pm to 6.00am Monday to Friday, 10.00pm
Friday to 6.00am Saturday and 2.00pm Saturday to 6.00am Monday.
The project will be undertaken between May and August 2010. Adjacent residents have REASON: roadworks.
been notified about the removal of trees on nature strips. Tree removal notification signs Any person wishing to comment on this notice may contact Ben McHugh on 02 6207 2738.
are being erected on individual or groups of ‘green’ trees. For details of the location, size
and type of tree being removed please visit www.tams.act.gov.au CASEY
YEEND AVENUE: will be closed at the intersection of Horse Park Drive.
For more information contact Canberra Connect on 13 22 81. TIME: Saturday 8 May to Saturday 26 June 2010 (4.00pm to 8.00am daily).
REASON: construction works.
BARTON
Show the world why there’s nothing like the ACT FOOTPATH: Bourke Street (southern side) between Sydney Place and Macquarie Street.
Share your favourite Australian holiday moments with Tourism Australia and become part of TIME: 7.00am Saturday 8 May to 5.00pm Monday 15 August 2011.
a new tourism campaign that will inspire the world to come and experience Australia – and REASON: building construction.
the Canberra region. Any person wishing to comment on this notice may contact Colin Evans on 02 6207 6821.

Tourism Australia’s new campaign “There’s nothing like Australia” offers a unique Barriers, warning and diversion signs to be erected on site.
opportunity for residents to invite visitors from all over the world to our region. Rifaat Shoukrallah
Delegated Officer, Roads ACT
Simply upload a photo of your most memorable Canberra experience at
Locked Bag 2000, Civic Square ACT 2608
nothinglikeaustralia.com and finish the sentence, “There’s nothing like….”
Enter the competition before 12 May for a chance to win one of eight $5,000 holidays and
one $25,000 Aussie holiday. Roadworks taking place on London Circuit and
Northbourne Avenue this weekend
Public tours of the ACT Supreme Court – celebrating The ACT Government wishes to advise motorists that Northbourne Avenue will be closed this
Saturday 1 May and Sunday 2 May 2010 at the intersection with London Circuit.
Law Week 2010
Northbourne Avenue will be closed northbound at the intersection with London Circuit from
The ACT Supreme Court will be open for public tours during the week commencing 17 May
6.00am on Saturday 1 May to 6.00am on Sunday 2 May 2010 (southbound carriageway will
2010 as part of Law Week 2010.
remain open to traffic).
The Supreme Court welcomes members of the community to visit the Court building and Northbourne Avenue will again be closed southbound at the intersection with London Circuit
see some of the ACT’s architectural and judicial history. from 6.00am on Sunday 2 May to 6.00am on Monday 3 May 2010 (northbound carriageway
will remain open to traffic).
When: Monday 17 May until Friday 21 May 2010 (tours commence at 11.00am and
2.00pm each day) London Circuit will be closed to through traffic at the intersection with Northbourne Avenue from
6.00am on Saturday 1 May to 6.00am on Monday 3 May 2010.
Numbers are limited to 20 persons per tour.
Detour signs will be in place to guide traffic around the works.
Bookings are preferred by contacting Danny Peraic on 62071139 or at
danny.peraic@act.gov.au however we may be able to cater for last minute arrivals if To find out more about current and upcoming roadworks, please visit www.tams.act.gov.au or
numbers allow. call Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.

Phone Canberra Connect on 13 22 81 I www.communityengagement.act.gov.au

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