Invitation to Comment: Ainslie park name proposal at Block 2 Section 87 (closing 28 August 2009)

ACTPLA (ACT Place Names Section) is seeking your views on a proposal to name the park bounded by Rutherford Crescent and Officer Crescent in Ainslie, Bill Pye Community Park (see map right), commemorating Mr TTW (Bill) Pye MBE. Bill Pye was a resident of Ainslie from 1946; he was an outstanding citizen who was extensively involved in his community. He served with the Australian Military Forces from the outbreak of World War II and then with the United States Forces, seeing action in New Guinea and the Philippines, returning to Australia in 1946.

Reminder: Sir John Hackett Essay Competition (Entries close 10 August 2009)

A reminder to all young people living in Hackett and in school years 5-12  that the Sir John Hackett Essay Competition closes on the 10th August 2009. All young people living in Hackett and in school years 5-12 are invited to enter this competition being held by the Hackett Community Association with the support of local schools and the Australian Dictionary of Biography. Essays should be: 250-500 words long for Years 5-6; approximately 600 words for Years 7-8; 900-1000 words for Years 9-10 and 1000-1200 words for Years 11-12. The topic is: “The person after whom your street in Hackett …

Expressions of Interest: Membership of EPIC Community Advisory Committee (closing 14 August 2009)

Expressions of interest are sought from people wishing to provide input into the future development of Exhibition Park In Canberra (EPIC). Members of the Community Advisory Committee will contribute information and advice to the Exhibition Park Corporation for consideration.

Changes to operation of reusables facilities (Mugga Lane / Mitchell)

The following is a media release from the Department of Territories and Municipal Services: CHANGES TO OPERATION OF REUSABLES FACILITIES The ACT Government advises residents of changes to the operation of the reusables facility at the Mugga Lane Resource Management Centre. This follows Aussie Junk being placed in liquidation earlier today following a meeting of their creditors.  The reusables facility at the Mugga Lane Resource Management Centre will temporarily close from today until further notice. It is anticipated that the facility will open for the acceptance of goods in the near future.

ABC Stateline Canberra: "The Dames of Dumaresq Street"

On Friday 24th July 2009, ABC Stateline ACT showed a special edition covering the story of four friends and neighbours who moved to Canberra in the early Sixties,when Dickson was so remote it was described as North Yass. Videos of the story can be viewed here*: Joan Kellett’s story Joan Kellett and her husband missed the sea when they moved to Canberra. Joan remembers the building of Dickson pool and her early involvement with swim programs – nearly 50 years later, she is still involved. Maureen Rogers’ story Maureen Rogers moved to Dumaresq St when her husband was posted to …