January 2008
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28 January 2008
This week’s photos where taken at the Cotter Bush Picnic which is held annually on Australia Day, 26th January.
Each year we celebrate Australia Day in our own unique ways.
The Cotter Bush Picnic has been part of that celebration for the past four years running. 'Welcome Back Cotter' was originally staged in 2004 to celebrate the reopening of the Cotter reserve and in particular the bridge and playground built to replace those lost in the 2003 bushfire's.
For decades the Cotter has been much loved by Canberrans, especially in Summer so it seems fitting that for that one day each year we find our great Aussie spirit and celebrate Australia Day doing what is truly Australian, having a chance to lie back in the shade of big old gums trees whilst listening to music from an Aussie bush band; fighting the flies for the snags on the barby and playing cricket in the park with the kids. So this 'Australia Day 2008' has been enjoyed by many Canberra families and friends enjoying each others company here at the Cotter Reserve.
Australia Day, Saturday 26 January, is more than a public holiday - it's the day we come together as a nation to celebrate Australia and being Australian. So lets not forget some of the values we claim as Australians, understanding others, being considerate of people around us and acknowledging the need to be respectful of all Australians new and old alike.
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Oi, Oi, Oi!
21 January 2008
This week’s photo is of the launch of the Give a Tree a Drink campaign which was held on the 19th December 2007.
There are over 625,000 public trees in streets and parks in all over Canberra. The drought has been impacting on the health of many of these trees. As you can imagine it is a big task for the ACT Government to water all of these trees and we need help from the Canberra Community.
Minister for Territory and Municipal Services John Hargreaves MLA launched the Give a Tree a Drink campaign in Jansz Crescent Griffith. Jansz Cresent was chosen because the residents there have taken an active role in looking after thier street trees.
Anyone can water public trees. But remember to water only using non potable water (such as from the bath or shower or rinse cycle of the washing machine) and within current water restrictions.
To find out more about the campain and how you can help our public trees please visit the Give a Tree a Drink webpage
So go on, 'give a tree a drink'!
14 January 2008
This week’s photos are of 'Lucky the koala' taken out at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve last week.
Lucky is enjoying her retirement out at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve.
Lucky and Phil (Wildlife Officer) have a great bond with each other, especially when Phil brings food.
Lucky won the hearts of Canberrans after Rangers from Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve found Lucky in the top of a tree six days after the Canberra firestorm burnt 99 per cent of the Reserve. She was the sole survivor from the koala enclosure at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. It is not known how Lucky survived, but it is thought that she may have taken refuge in a mountain creek, which flowed through the koala enclosure, before returning to the tree where she was found.
Lucky’s recovery has been slow and she has overcome some massive hurdles along the way. After spending several months in ‘intensive care’ at the National Zoo and Aquarium, Lucky moved back to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve in October 2003.
Lucky was taken out of public view last year, and now enjoys the peace and quiet of retirement, along with a good selection of yummy eucalptus leaves.
Lucky you, Lucky!
7 January 2008
This week’s photos are a timely reminder to the community to recycle.
When your recycling bin is emptied, the truck takes the material to the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) at Hume. The MRF uses the latest technology and human intervention to sort the recyclables.
Paper and cardboard are removed, plastics, aluminium, steel and glass are sorted.
ACT NOWaste m anages waste and recycling collection services for households in the ACT. Cleanaway is the contractor who empties the bins on behalf of the ACT Government. Waste bins are collected weekly and recycling is collected fortnightly.
The ACT has the best levels of recycling per capita in the nation. So lets keep up the good work over the holiday period and not forget to do the right thing. Recycle!
For more information on ACT NOWaste please visit the Recycling and Waste webpage
What a great New Year's Resolution: Reuse and Recycle!
1 January 2008
This week’s photos where taken at Bass in the Place on New Years Eve.
Counting down to the New Year in Garema Place
Happy New Year to all!
