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.

 

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.

 

From Saturday 6 March to Sunday 14 March, Canberra will play host to a range of extraordinary events, with each day presenting something new, exciting and vibrant to showcase the diversity and culture of our city.

For full details visit the
Canberra Festival 2010 web page

 

The National Multicultural Festival 2010 opens on Friday, 5 February 2010 in Garema Place with a spectacular Global Concert staring Deni Hines, Melinda Schneider, Paulini and Emma Donovan. In an Australian debut they will present Mura Wakay — a celebration of Australia’s rich culture and song.

All the festival favourites will be presented free in Civic — the Global Concert and Night Markets; the Fyshwick Freshfood Markets Food and Dance Spectacular; the Pacific Island Showcase; Carnival in the City; ActewAGL’s Contact Canberra; the Greek Glendi; ACTTAB Chinese New Year in the City; and India in the City.

Get all the details at www.multiculturalfestival.com.au

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Edwina Richardson from Urban Waterways, Laura, Henry and Simon Corbell and Jenny Gillis from Urban Waterways inspect the plans for the Banksia Street wetland. (Source: The Chronicle)

A generous budget of $370,000 for the highly anticipated Banksia St, O’Connor wetland has been approved. Community members will be entrusted to plant 50,000 seedlings to enhance the wetlands and surrounds. Artwork is included in the budget.

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