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DICKSON RESIDENTS WIN ACAT APPEAL OVER INAPPROPRIATE MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENT

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Feb 012012

A LONG ROAD: Dickson resident Jane Goffman says the tribunal victory was only possible because more than 100 of her neighbours gave their time. PHOTO: MELISSIA ADAMS

A team of very dedicated experts and residents have come together to stop a 10 multi-unit development in Dickson using the appeals mechanism of the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal. To read the full ACAT decision and get some appreciation of the hard work done to win this appeal click hereto read the decision. The following article which provides some background was extracted from the Canberra Times on Wednesday 01 February 2012. Continue reading »

Call for applications – 2011 ACT Festival Fund (closing 05 July 2010)

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Jun 012010

The ACT Government is inviting applications to the ACT Festival Fund for festival activities that take place in 2011.

The ACT Government, through the ACT Festival Fund, supports a diverse range of festivals that reflect the wide range of community interests and activities that enrich the experience of living in Canberra.

The ACT Festival Fund is highly competitive and applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their proposal with Special Events staff who will be able to provide assistance with your application prior to its submission. Appointments are essential by contacting Rebecca Gaukroger on 02 6205 7141 to book a time.

Application forms and information booklet are available by emailing events@act.gov.au or by calling 02 6205 7141. Forms and information are also available at www.events.act.gov.au

The closing date for applications is 5.00pm Monday 5 July 2010.

Consultation: Review of ACT Government Events and Festivals (closing 30 June 2010)

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Mar 182010

The ACT Government has engaged Peter Loxton and Associates Pty Ltd to review the ACT Government’s events and festivals. This review will provide the opportunity to explore the economic and social potential of events to the ACT and identify a unified vision for events and festivals in Canberra that reflects the essence of Canberra’s values, attributes, and experiences. It will also consider Government and business partnerships, as well as the most effective organisational arrangements for delivering the ACT Government’s events and festivals strategies.

If you are involved in the events and festivals sector and are interested in attending a Stakeholder Workshop, please register your interest by emailing events@act.gov.au or by phoning Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.

Public Forum: Theatre in the ACT Strategic Directions Statement 2010-2013 (23 March 2010)

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Mar 182010

An information forum 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 of the Theatre Working Group will be in attendance to discuss the development of the Statement and what it means for the theatre sector and the ACT community.

RSVP to artsACT on 6207 2384.

The Theatre Statement can be obtained from at www.arts.act.gov.au or by contacting artsACT on 02 6207 2384.

Consultation: Review of ACT Government Events and Festivals

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Mar 132010

If you are involved in the events and festivals sector and are interested in attending a Stakeholder Workshop, please register your interest by emailing events@act.gov.au or by phoning Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.

Call for applications: 2010-2011 ACT Heritage Grants Program (closing 07 May 2010)

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Mar 102010

The ACT Heritage Grants Program assists the community in conserving and promoting the heritage of the ACT.

Applications for the 2010-2011 round are open to individuals, community groups and incorporated non-profit or private organisations.

Information and application forms can be obtained by phoning 6207 2160 or by visiting www.tams.act.gov.au/live

Applications close 5.00pm on Friday 7 May 2010.