ACT E-newsletter: 17 Sept 2015 item re glossy black cockatoos

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This item is in ACT E-newsletter: 17 September 2015

Meet the (not so common) locals   Glossy Black-Cockatoos are at risk of becoming extinct in the region. The ACT Government and community groups are taking steps to protect their habitat.

 

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17 September 2015 Weekly Edition If you have difficulties viewing this email, please view online at the ACT Government Information Portal.

 

VIDEO: Tips to stay safe during swooping season   Protect yourself in magpie territory this swooping season by following a few simple steps shown in our video.

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Health and fitness at Floriade   With spring in the air it’s time to get active. This year at Floriade, you can take advantage of FREE health and fitness activities for both adults and kids.

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Windows to the World   The popular program of embassy and high commission open days and tours has returned for 2015. ACTION is providing a free charter service on particular days.

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CIT introduces world first biometric open online course   CIT has unveiled a world first, with the launch of a "massive open online course" (MOOC) in biometric technologies.

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Puppy and kitten farms now outlawed   Legislation has commenced in the ACT designed to prevent the intensive breeding of puppies and kittens, otherwise known as puppy and kitten farming.

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Gungahlin Drive improvement works under way   Work has commenced to deliver an additional southbound lane on Gungahlin Drive.

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Meet the (not so common) locals   Glossy Black-Cockatoos are at risk of becoming extinct in the region. The ACT Government and community groups are taking steps to protect their habitat.

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Free and discounted cat desexing   Is your cat a frisky Tom? RSPCA ACT is partnering with some local vet clinics in September to offer discounted or free desexing.

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Best in ACT vocational education honoured   Canberrans excelling in vocational education and training in the ACT were celebrated at the 2015 ACT Training Excellence Awards.

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TIME TO TALK   Latest consultation: Put forward your ideas for the 2016-17 ACT Budget

 

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD   For next week’s road closures and other notices read the full Community Noticeboard(PDF, 70kb). For previous notices see the Community Noticeboard Archive.

 

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