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COMMUN TYNOT CEBOARD

13.03.10

INVITATIONS TO COMMENT

East LakeA display and public orum on sustainable development options or East Lake will be heldat the Eastlake Football Club on Tuesday 30 March.

Consultants, SGS Economics and Planning, have been appointed to develop a plan orEast Lake to showcase sustainable development that provides a mix o housing andhigh-quality open space and is well connected to existing and new shops, employmentopportunities, schools, and cultural and recreational acilities.

Where: Eastlake Football Club, 3 Oxley Street Grith

Display: McDonald Room (3.00pm 8.30pm)

Public orum: Duy Room (6.30pm - 8.30pm)

To register or the public orum please email EastLake@act.gov.au beore 26 March 2010or call Katrina Wyse on 02 6207 5894

For more details visit www.actpla.act.gov.au/EastLake

ACT Legislation RegisterUser Survey 2010

The ACT legislation register is an authorised electronic statute book that provides thecommunity with ree and quick access to ACT legislation and related inormation.

The register is central to the making, notication, commencement, operation,interpretation, proo, republication, amendment and repeal o legislation andinstruments made under legislation.

The register has been in operation since 12 September 2001. Since that time it has hadmany enhancements and most recently a new search unction has been installed.

The Parliamentary Counsels Oce (PCO) is seeking your input to help us identiy wherethe register is meeting your needs and where the register could do more.

Whether youre a regular user or will be having a look at the register or the rst time,please let us know what you think.

The survey will be available until 5.00pm on Friday 26 March 2010. I youhave any questions call PCO on 6205 3700. Please visit the register website atwww.legislation.act.gov.auto complete the survey.

Review o ACT Government Events and Festivals

The ACT Government has engaged Peter Loxton and Associates Pty Ltd to review theACT Governments events and estivals. This review will provide the opportunity toexplore the economic and social potential o events to the ACT and identiy a uniedvision or events and estivals in Canberra that refects the essence o Canberras values,attributes, and experiences. It will also consider Government and business partnerships,

as well as the most eective organisational arrangements or delivering the ACTGovernments events and estivals strategies.

I you are involved in the events and estivals sector and are interested in attending aStakeholder Workshop, please register your interest by emailing events@act.gov.au orby phoning Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.

Theatre in the ACT Strategic Directions Statement2010-2013

An inormation orum on the Theatre in the ACT Strategic Directions Statement 2010-

2013 will be held at 6.00pm on Tuesday 23 March at The Street Theatre. Members o

the Theatre Working Group will be in attendance to discuss the development o the

Statement and what it means or the theatre sector and the ACT community. RSVP to

artsACT on 6207 2384.

The Theatre Statement can be obtained rom at www.arts.act.gov.auor by contacting

artsACT on 02 6207 2384.

NOTICES AND EVENTS

Home buyer concessions

Did you know the ACT Government oers a range o assistance to prospective homebuyers in the ACT?

To nd out i you are eligible or a rst home owner grant, stamp duty concession or anaordable house and land package visit www.actaordablehousing.com.au

Pandemic H1N1 and seasonal inuenza vaccines

Pandemic H1N1 infuenza was the most common strain o infuenza in Australiaduring 2009 and is expected to return or a second wave this year. The rst case oconrmed pandemic H1N1 infuenza or 2010 has already been reported in the ACT andapproximately 15 conrmed cases are currently being reported in Australia each week.

Immunisation against pandemic H1N1 infuenza is strongly recommended.

The pandemic H1N1 infuenza vaccine is ree and currently available rom H1N1Community Immunisation clinics and GPs. Normal GP consultation ees will apply.

The 2010 seasonal infuenza vaccine will also protect against pandemic H1N1 infuenzaand two other strains o infuenza - an A (H3N2) strain and a B strain.

In 2010 seasonal infuenza vaccine will be ree or:

anyone aged six months or over who is at risk of severe outcomes if theycatch the fu, such as people suering rom cardiac disease, cancer, cystic brosis,diabetes or renal ailure;

pregnant women;

all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15 or older; and

all Australians 65 years and over.

People who are not eligible or ree seasonal fu vaccine should still consider vaccinationor protection against the strains o infuenza expected to be in circulation this winter.It is sae to have both pandemic H1N1 vaccine and seasonal infuenza vaccine within ashort time period.

Distribution o 2010 seasonal infuenza vaccine to GPs or people eligible or ree vaccineis underway and all GP practices will have supplies by the end o March. Supplies o2010 seasonal infuenza vaccine or private prescription are expected to be availablerom pharmacies in April.

To protect yoursel against pandemic H1N1 infuenza, book an appointment nowwith your GP or call the Community Health Intake Line during business hours on02 6207 9977. For seasonal fu vaccine, check with your GP to ensure they have stock onhand beore your appointment.

Celebrate with the Canberra Capitals at Stage 88 today

Canberrans are invited to a civic reception today in honour o the WNBL championship-winning Canberra Capitals. The celebrations will start at 5.00pm at Stage 88 inCommonwealth Park and will be a highlight o the 2010 Canberra Festival event,Celebrate in the Park.

The Capitals won their seventh national championship in Melbourne last weekend,making them the WNBLs most successul team.

Immediately ater the Capitalsappearance, Dragon will perorm on Stage 88, ollowedby Cassie Davis and the ARIA award-winning Eskimo Joe. The evening will end with areworks nale at 9.00pm.

Canberra Festival fnale weekend: March13-14

The nale weekend o the 2010 Canberra Festival oers two huge days oentertainment in celebration o Canberras 97th birthday.

Be sure to get along to some o these antastic FREE events.

Balloon Spectacular, lawns of Old Parliament House, from 6.30am Saturday 13 andSunday 14 March.

Flipart, Civic Square, Garema Place and New Acton, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 March.

Celebrate in the Park, Stage 88 Commonwealth Park, from 2.00pm Saturday 13 March.

Festival of the Forests ACT, Canberra International Arboretum and Gardens, 8.30am to3.00pm Sunday 14 March.

Symphony in the Park, Stage 88 Commonwealth Park, from 7.30pm Sunday 14 March

For urther inormation and to view the ull program visit www.events.act.gov.au

Arboretum Open Day

The Friends o the National Arboretum invite you to the Festival o the Forests tomorrowrom 10.00am till 3.00pm. This is a great opportunity to discover more about this uniqueproject. There will be guided hop on hop o bus tours and talks by tree experts aswell as activities or the children. There is parking on site and a gold coin donation isrequested to support the Friendswork and this years nominated charity, Carers ACT.For more inormation visit www.canberraarboretum.org.auor call Canberra Connect13 22 81.

Macca will also broadcast Australia All Over live rom 5.30am.

Grand Party in the Park

The Grand Party in the Park is a un, ree event or grandparents, grandchildren andriends. Featuring live entertainment including Elvis and Dean Martin, childrensactivities, jumping castle, stalls and tasty ood a great day out or all ages! A reeshuttle bus will be running rom Constitution Avenue car park (opposite CIT).

When: Sunday 21 March (11.00am 3.00pm)

Where: Glebe Park, City

Visit www.roundtown@act.gov.auor call Communities @ Work on 6293 6500.

Expressions o Interest or membership o AdvisoryCommittees o the Cultural Facilities Corporation

The Cultural Facilities Corporation manages signicant Territorial cultural assets: theCanberra Theatre Centre; Canberra Museum and Gallery including the Nolan Collection;and historic properties Lanyon, CalthorpesHouse and Mugga Mugga.

The Cultural Facilities Corporation Act 1997 provides or the establishment o AdvisoryCommittees in relation to perorming arts, museum collections and historic places.

Expressions o interest are sought rom persons interested in serving as members o theCorporations three Advisory Committees which provide expert strategic advice to theBoard o the Corporation.

I you would like to be considered, please send a letter and curriculum vitae to, The ChieExecutive Ocer, Cultural Facilities Corporation, PO Box 939, Civic Square, Canberra ACT2608, by COB 26 March 2010.

Further inormation including terms o reerence or the Advisory Committees, can beobtained rom Chris Kennedy on 02 6205 0340 or email chris.kennedy@act.gov.au

New gambling laws

From Monday March 22 2010 the ollowing new gambling laws will come into eect: the Unlawful Gambling Act 2009;

the Unlawful Gambling Regulation 2010;

the Unlawful Gambling (Charitable Gaming Application Fees) Determination 2010 (No 1);

the Unlawful Gambling (Exempt Game) Declaration 2010 (No 1); and

the Unlawful Gambling (Unlawful Game) Declaration 2010 (No 1).

These laws act as a ramework or regulating gambling in the ACT. The laws outlinerestrictions on private gambling (such as where it may be conducted), provide orrestricted charitable gaming and make clear that existing commercial gambling (such ascasino and gaming machines) can continue under other ACT gambling laws. For moreinormation visit www.gamblingandracing.act.gov.auor phone 6207 0359.

Calling artists and arts experts

artsACT is seeking expressions o interest rom suitably qualied people or

placement on the Register o Peers. The Register is utilised by artsACT and the ACT

Cultural Council or the selection o membership o its Peer Assessment Panels, which

provide an important service in the assessment process or arts unding.

A maximum one-page written expression o interest and current curriculum vitae

should be emailed to artsACT@act.gov.au or send hardcopies to:

Arts Development

artsACT

GPO Box 158

Canberra City AC T 2601

To be considered or the 2011 ACT Arts Fund round expressions o interest must be

received by Friday 26 March 2010. For more inormation abou t the Register o Peers,

contact artsACT on (02) 6207 2384.

Show me the Monergy

The ACT Government recently launched the ACTSmart Monergy awareness campaign,designed to help people save money by cutting energy use. The campaign will inormpeople how they can save money and also promote the help on oer through theACTSmart program.

The message is simple ACTSmart and save Monergy. Monergy is a combination otwo words money and energy, and represents the savings people can make through

reducing their energy use with the help o the rebates, incentives and advice available.

The ACT Government has many programs that can help people save Monergy includingthe Community Energy Grants, Home Energy Advice Team, Home Energy Action Kitsand energy eciency rebates. Save Monergy in your home and nd out more aboutthese programs by visiting our website.

For urther inormation visit www.actsmart.act.gov.auor contact Mayumi Smith on6207 2464.

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 4 o the Roads and Public Places Act 1937, othe intention to close the ollowing roads in the ACT.

KAMBAH

SULWOOD DRIVE WESTBOUND DIRECTION: will be closed between Inkster Street andDrakeord Drive.

SULWOOD DRIVEEASTBOUND DIRECTION: will be closed between Kambah Pool

Road and Drakeord Drive. (Please note local trac and emergency vehicle access willbe maintained at all times).TIME: Monday 22 March to Friday 9 April 2010 (9.30am to 4.00pm weekdays and7.00am to 6.00pm Saturday).REASON: asphalt overlay o Drakeord Drive / Sulwood Drive intersection.

CITY

BUNDA STREET: will be closed between Akuna Street and Petrie Street.

TIME: Monday 22 March to Wednesday 31 March 2010 and Monday 12 April to Friday30 April 2010 (7.00pm to 1.00am Monday to Friday only).

REASON: this road will be periodically closed to allow or maintenance works on theCanberra Centre pedestrian bridge over Bunda Street.

DEAKIN

COMMUNITY PATH: Kent Street (western side) between Strickland Crescent and AlredDeakin High School will be closed.

TIME: 7.00am Saturday 20 March to 5.00pm Friday 30 April 2010.

REASON:construction o new roundabout.

KINGSTON

COMMUNITY PATH: Giles Street (southern side) between Eastlake Parade and PrintersWay.

TIME: 7.00am Saturday 20 March and 5.00pm Wednesday 20 October 2010.

REASON: building construction works.

CITY

COMMUNITY PATH: Mulwala Lane (western side) between Moore Street and RuddStreet.

TIME: 7.00am Monday 22 March to 5.00pm Friday 23 April 2010.REASON: kerb and pavement reconstruction.

GUNGAHLIN

ANTHONY ROLFE AVENUE EAS TBOUND DIRECTION: will be closed betweenGundaroo Drive and Gozzard Street.

TIME: 7.00am Tuesday 23 March to 5.00pm Thursday 25 March 2010.

REASON: installation o stormwater services.

DEAKIN

COMMUNITY PATH: located between Du Place and Hannah Place will be closed.

COMMUNITY PATH: Du Place (western side) between number 3 and number 5 DuPlace.TIME: 7.00am Saturday 20 March to 5.00pm Saturday 15 May 2010.

REASON:Deakin Shopping Centre reurbishment

CITY

COMMUNITY PATH: Childers Street (eastern side) between Hutton Street and AllsopStreet.

TIME: Saturday 20 March, Sunday 21 March,Friday 26 March, Saturday 27 march andSunday 28 March 2010 (5.00am to 5.00pm daily).

REASON:building construction.

BONNER

CLAY STREET: will be closed between William Cooper Avenue and Muriel StewartCircuit (northern end).

MURIEL STEWART CIRCUIT: will be closed between house number 38 and Clay Street.TIME: 7.00am Monday 22 March 2010 to 5.00pm Friday 30 September 2011.

REASON:Land Development Agency display village Bonner.

Any person wishing to comment on the above notices may contact Colin Evans on02 6207 6821.

BRUCE / KALEEN / LYNEHAM / OCONNOR

GINNINDERRA DRIVEEASTBOUND DIRECTION: will be closed between GungahlinDrive northbound entry ramp and Gungahlin Drive southbound exit ramp ontoGinninderra Drive.

GINNINDERRA DRIVEWESTBOUND DIRECTION: will be closed between EllenboroughStreet / Mouat Street and Gungahlin Drive northbound exit ramp onto GinninderraDrive.GUNGAHLIN DRIVENORTHBOUND EXIT RAMP: right turn onto Ginninderra Drive willbe closed (let turn will be permitted).GUNGAHLIN DRIVESOUTHBOUND EXIT RAMP: right turn onto Ginninderra Drive willbe closed (let turn will be permitted).TIME: Saturday 27 March and Sunday 28 March 2010 (6.00am to 6.00pm).

REASON: installation o bridge girders.

TURNER

NORTHBOURNE AVENUENORTHBOUND DIRECTION: will be closed between BarryDrive / Cooyong Street and Gould Street.

McKAY STREET: will be closed at the intersection o Northbourne Avenue.TIME:Thursday 25 March to Friday 2 April 2010 (8.00pm to 6.00am Monday to

Thursday, 10.00pm to 6.00am Friday and 1.00pm Saturday to 6.00pm Sunday)

REASON:Northbourne Avenue pavement rehabilitation.

CITY

NORTHBOURNE AVENUE NORTHBOUND DIRECTION: will be closed between AlingaStreet and Rudd Street.

TIME: Monday 22 March to Sunday 28 March 2010 (8.00pm to 6.00am Monday toThursday, 10.00pm Friday to 6.00am Saturday and 1.00pm Saturday to 6.00pm Sunday).REASON:Northbourne Avenue pavement rehabilitation.

Any person wishing to comment on this notice may contact Ben McHugh on02 6207 2738.

Barriers, warning and diversion signs to be erected on site.

Riaat Shoukrallah

Delegated Ocer,Roads ACT

Locked Bag 2000

Civic Square ACT 2608