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25.01.2022 September is National Biodiversity Month! We have a lot to be thankful for in the Nation’s capital and an abundance of nature is one of them This month is all about celebrating diversity of life and the work we do to protect and enhance biodiversity in our environment. Learn more about our work to protect biodiversity at https://www.environment.act.gov.au/act-nrm/biodiversity

23.01.2022 If trees could talk, scar trees would have a rich history to share with us Scar trees are of high cultural significance to the Aboriginal community. The scars are usually caused by removal of bark to make shields, canoes, containers or shelters The Throsby Tree is a protected tree here in Canberra that tells us two stories of our history A long straight scar on the northern side of the trunk is believed to be of Aboriginal origin while the triangular scar on the sou...thern side is likely a European survey mark. We worked with the Ngunnawal community so you can visit this tree on Dragon Street in Throsby as part of Canberra Tracks and see our diverse heritage for yourself Download the Canberra Tracks app to scan the sign at the site and hear a Ngunnawal teenager correctly pronounce the language written on the sign. Learn more at bit.ly/3hxKBTs.

23.01.2022 Did you know that each suburb in Canberra has a theme? With September being #biodiversitymonth, let’s take a look at some biodiversity themed suburbs! First up is Throsby This suburb’s theme is ‘native fauna’. Place names in this suburb include Potoroo Street, Barramundi Street and Shingleback Street.... Next we have Rivett The theme of this suburb is ‘Australian flora’. Here you’ll find Casuarina Street, Drosera Place and Cooba Street. Last but not least, we have Wright This suburb has the diverse theme of ‘environment, poets and butterflies’. Place names in this suburb include Steve Irwin Avenue, Banjo Paterson Avenue and Lacewing Street. You can use the ACTmapi Place Names Search to learn more about the stories behind our place names and search our suburbs by theme. Get searching at https://bit.ly/ACTmapiPlaceNamesViewer.

23.01.2022 Did you know that the ACT has floral, bird and mammal emblems? Soon we will also have a fossil emblem and you can help choose it! Geoscience Australia have teamed up with the Geological Society of Australia, Australian Marine Sciences Association and ACT Government to establish an #ACTfossilemblem that will tell a story about our geological history Learn about the 5 candidates over at ACT Fossil Emblem. ... Vote for your favourite by 13 Oct at https://surveyhero.com/c/ACTfossilemblem Errol Fries

22.01.2022 We love a good map, especially an interactive one that can teach us about our city Today we are celebrating all we can learn from spatial data and mapping systems as part of World Geographic Information Systems Day. Our online interactive mapping tool ACTmapi can be used to view ... the stories behind our placenames locations of our endangered species aerial imagery zoning information and more. Explore ACTmapi now at https://www.actmapi.act.gov.au/

22.01.2022 Canberra’s urban lakes and ponds are used for a variety of different purposes They’re great for walking, wildlife spotting and enjoying what our city has to offer. We're inviting you to tell us what you find important in these areas to help us manage them in the future. The Urban Lakes and Ponds Management Plan is open for public consultation until 11 September 2020 for you to have your say Learn more and provide your input at https://www.yoursay.act.gov.au/urban-lakes-and-ponds-land-m.

22.01.2022 Most of us know it by the name ‘Mr Fluffy’ and the lived experience of loose fill asbestos insulation is still felt in our Canberra community If you’re looking to further your tertiary education, the ACT Government is supporting a PhD scholarship and two research awards at The Australian National University to better understand the community experience of this dangerous building material. The scholarship and awards will support researchers to make a meaningful difference ...in the community by providing insight on this important topic. Scholarship and research awards applications are now open. Learn more about the scholarship at bit.ly/32PYO8G. Learn more about the research awards at bit.ly/3hQRr7v.

20.01.2022 Is your garden climate-ready? Actsmart - Canberra are running a free online workshop on Weds 7 Oct from 6pm to help you prepare your garden for our changing climate. Workshop topics include... improving soil selecting plants watering regimes supporting local fauna creating outdoor living spaces. Register now at bit.ly/3kX3Urm.

20.01.2022 Today we announced the 7 local businesses who will share in more than $1.1 million in grants from our Renewable Energy Innovation Fund. The grants aim to provide flexible, early-stage funding to support new and emerging technologies and ventures that will contribute to Canberra’s renewable energy industry. This funding round includes projects that aim to reduce charging time for electric vehicles, optimise battery storage and develop large scale hydrogen storage ... Learn more at https://bit.ly/3m18HJA.

19.01.2022 Meet the ParkCare Crew ACT Parks and Conservation Service has been lucky to have this new team helping maintain our parks and reserves and supporting ParkCare volunteers since the pandemic began. The team is made up of Jobs for Canberrans recruits whose jobs were either lost or significantly impacted by COVID-19. ... They’ve been busy doing weed control tree planting trail upgrades fence repairs. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3iwXw9s

18.01.2022 We are holding an open day at Franklin Grasslands this Sunday 6 September so you can learn more about this newly protected Canberra Nature Park It’s also a chance to have your say on our draft landscape plan for the Grasslands We want to know how you’d like to use the area so we can conserve and enhance the natural environment while providing an engaging space for the community. All attendees must register so we can maintain appropriate physical distancing and keep... the community safe Register and learn more about the draft landscape plan at https://www.yoursay.act.gov.au/franklin-grasslands

17.01.2022 Today is International Country Music Day Did you know some of Canberra’s streets are named after Australian country musicians? In Moncrieff, Slim Dusty Circuit is named after the country music icon with a career spanning nearly seven decades Right next door is Dorrie Crescent named after Dorrie Ricketts - the first Australian woman to make a country music recording in 1941 Learn about the stories behind our place names using ACTmapi at bit.ly/ACTmapiPlaceNamesViewer.

17.01.2022 Do you think the Cinema Center on Bunda Street should be on the ACT Heritage Register? The ACT Heritage Council has provisionally registered the Center which was constructed back in 1965 and played an important role in Canberran's cultural life for 38 years. You have an opportunity to comment on this decision before 15 December. Read the proposal and have your say at https://www.yoursay.act.gov.au//heritage-register-cinema-c

15.01.2022 Is your home and garden ready for summer? Actsmart - Canberra are here to help you make the most of spring and improve the energy-efficiency of your home during the hotter months Tune into their free online workshop on 17 Sept from 6-7pm to learn more. Topics will include... improving your home’s thermal performance servicing heating systems starting a compost prepping your garden for summer. Register now at https://bit.ly/32PfVrv.

15.01.2022 Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is running a series of events throughout the month of Oct in place of their annual open day There’s something for all ages! This Saturday and Sunday there are free Cultural Poetry and Story Writing sessions with senior Indigenous men Dr Wayne Applebee and Dr Paul Collis Registration is essential and open to all. Check out the full calendar of events between 2 31 Oct and register to attend at https://www.tidbinbilla.act.gov.au/whats-on.

14.01.2022 Calling all aspiring PhD students! Are you interested in making a significant contribution to the ACT Community through your study? The ACT Government is partnering with The Australian National University to fund a scholarship and research awards that will deliver important research into the impacts of loose fill asbestos on the ACT Community. ... A full scholarship and two research awards are open for application from candidates until 18 October 2020. Learn more about the scholarship at bit.ly/32PYO8G. Learn more about the research awards at bit.ly/3hQRr7v.

11.01.2022 Today one of our Community Zero Emissions grant recipients is launching their ‘Make the Switch’ webtool to help Canberran households go gas-free ‘Make the Switch’ will be a valuable resource for people wanting to take practical action to cut emissions and reduce utility bills while improving health and comfort in the home This project by the Conservation Council ACT Region was funded in our third round of Community Zero Emissions grants and is one of the 25 project...s that have been supported since 2017 totalling $550,000. The projects all support the ACT’s transition to net zero emissions by 2045 as part of our Climate Change Strategy Check out the ‘Make the Switch’ website at https://maketheswitch.org.au/. Learn more about the ACT Climate Change Strategy at https://www.environment.act.gov.au//act-climate-change-str.

09.01.2022 Do you have questions about making the switch to an electric vehicle? Actsmart - Canberra are holding an online Q & A session this Thurs 19 Nov from 7pm so you can ask an expert Sign up now to view the pre-recorded info session and then bring your questions along on Thursday. ... Register at bit.ly/3pegR36.

09.01.2022 Today we announced the winners of our latest renewable energy auction This means Canberrans will continue to enjoy 100% renewable energy at some of the nation’s lowest prices. Since 2012 we’ve held 5 auctions for organisations that provide large-scale renewable energy sources. Our latest auction will deliver prices a third lower than previous rounds The two winners will each deliver a battery here in the ACT that will support our grid and help us avoid blackouts dur...ing periods of high demand We are proud to be world-leaders in climate action This important milestone will ensure that Canberra is powered with 100% renewable energy as we continue to grow. Learn more about our climate change strategy at www.environment.act.gov.au/cc/act-climate-change-strategy.

08.01.2022 Today we released our long-term ACT Bushfire and Flood Recovery Plan The Plan will build on the work we have already done to restore damaged infrastructure, assess heritage impacts and assist with natural recovery processes. We’re also celebrating the reopening of Namadgi Visitor Information Centre from tomorrow, which has been upgraded with fresh paint, fittings and flooring. Pop in for a coffee and to learn more about the Park before you head out to explore! Spri...ng is a great time to enjoy the warmer weather and see the green shoots of recovery in the reopened areas For more info on our Bushfire Recovery Plan at https://bit.ly/3gTiEoE.

08.01.2022 To celebrate Women’s Health Week, ACT Parks and Conservation Service are hosting a women’s mountain bike ride through reopened areas of Namadgi National Park on Sunday 13 Sept On the ride you’ll enjoy spectacular views and learn about the natural, cultural and historic heritage of the area. Spring is a perfect time to enjoy the warmer weather, connect with nature and look after our health ... Find out more and register via Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/31WKQmn.

04.01.2022 Canberra will soon be home to Australia’s first all-electric hospital! Construction of the Canberra Hospital Expansion will begin next year and once complete it’ll be powered by 100% renewable electricity. This climate-conscious approach will prevent 1,886 tonnes of CO2 going into our atmosphere each year while delivering world-class healthcare That’s the equivalent of taking 760 cars off Canberra roads! ... Learn more at https://www.act.gov.au/canberrahospitalexpansion. For more info about the ACT Climate Change Strategy visit https://www.environment.act.gov.au//act-climate-change-str.

04.01.2022 A number of ACT Government websites, including planning.act.gov.au, environment.act.gov.au and covid19.act.gov.au, are currently experiencing technical difficulties. We apologise for the inconvenience. We are working hard to resolve the issue. For general enquiries or advice on COVID-19 in the ACT, you can call the COVID-19 helpline on (02) 6207 7244 from 8am-8pm daily, or the national 24-hour Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080.... For other ACT Government enquiries, you can call Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

03.01.2022 We’re giving you a sneak peek of Canberra’s newest nature space and recreational precinct - Namarag! Part of the Molonglo River Reserve, Namarag will be a place for the Canberra community to learn, play, and relax Construction is starting later this month and will remediate disturbed areas of the landscape including creating new habitat for threatened species ... Did you know Namarag means ‘Wattle’ in Ngunnawal language? We look forward to having another recreational hub in our region where we can learn about and embrace Ngunnawal culture The area will be closed to the public from 21 Sept for 6-8 months during construction Please keep an eye out and follow signage when you are out exploring the Molonglo River Reserve during this time. Learn more at https://www.yoursay.act.gov.au/act-pa/molonglo-nature-space.

03.01.2022 You can live big and still have a small environmental footprint People who own units in apartment blocks or mixed-use developments will soon have more rights to install solar panels, clothes lines, rainwater tanks or other energy and water saving systems in their unit or the common property. Our unit title laws are being updated to better serve the growing number of people living and working in unit blocks and mixed-use buildings. ... Learn more at bit.ly/2FwtUuv.

03.01.2022 Our path to zero emissions is a team effort Thanks to Transport Canberra, Canberran’s will soon be able to travel the city by bus without contributing to emissions The Zero-Emissions Transition plan will allow the ACT Government to phase out ageing diesel and natural gas buses and replacing them with modern electric buses powered by our Territory’s 100% renewable energy. ... For more info, check out their post