12 Things To Know Before Renting A House

 Are you moving to a new rental house? Then you should make your plans properly. People often take a decision in a hurry and overlook some vital factors. As a result, they face many difficulties after the relocation is complete. Therefore, you need to pay attention to all the important aspects of moving and make plans accordingly. To give you more information on this topic, I am sharing an article that has 11 things to know before renting a house. After reading the post, you will understand how to prepare and complete relocation smoothly. To read the complete article, click the link mentioned below.

https://www.betterremovalistscanberra.com.au/12-things-to-know-before-renting-a-house/

Lawyers 'appeared to come under pressure' from then-social services minister Scott Morrison to provide Robodebt advice, inquiry is told

 Potentially "catastrophic" external legal advice that could have shut down Robodebt appeared to have been disregarded after the government failed to elevate it beyond a draft form, a royal commission into the scheme has been told.

The commission, being held in Brisbane, has been hearing evidence from public servants involved in formulating the earliest legal and policy advice about the bungled Robodebt scheme that wrongly claimed hundreds of thousands of welfare recipients owed debts to Centrelink through a process of income averaging.

Counsel assisting the commission Justin Greggery KC questioned Social Services Department lawyer Anne Pulford about external legal advice the department obtained in August 2018 that raised concerns about income averaging by scheme.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-02/qld-robodebt-scott-morrison-pressure-despite-legal-concerns/101596280

Report shows growing number of Australians believe climate change effects already being felt

 Over the past 15 years, Australians have weathered myriad climate-related disasters including catastrophic bushfires, devastating droughts, and now destructive floods.  

It is perhaps unsurprising that new research shows people's attitudes towards climate change have shifted as they have been exposed firsthand to the impacts of a warming planet. 

Those attitudes have been mapped out in the annual Climate of the Nation report, which began in 2007 and is now conducted by internet-based market research firm YouGov for think tank The Australia Institute. 

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-03/climate-of-the-nation-report-australian-attitudes-climate-change/101606374

ACT government distances itself from plan to demolish Thoroughbred Park, Canberra's only horse-racing venue

 The ACT government has prepared for a future without horse racing, drawing up plans to build housing on Canberra's only racecourse.

However, Chief Minister Andrew Barr says he has no intention to end the sport in the ACT — he says the plan is simply an option.

The government released a draft development strategy for the city's inner north on one of racing's biggest days, Melbourne Cup Day.

It included two options for Thoroughbred Park's future: one is turning some of the site into homes and shops, the other is developing all of it and scrapping the race track in the process.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-03/plan-to-demolish-canberras-only-horse-racecourse/101606206

Which Cleaning Products You Should Not Use On Marble?

 I want to clean my marble kitchen countertop in the best possible manner, and just looking for some information that can help me to get the job done perfectly. I came across some excellent articles on this topic and sharing one similar post with you all. It has information on which cleaning products you should not use on marvel, and I think this information is very vital. People clean their marble floors and other surfaces without knowing which products can cause harm to the surface, but now you can use only those products that are safe. Read the article thoroughly to know everything in detail. 

https://www.bondcleaningincanberra.com.au/which-cleaning-products-you-should-not-use-on-marble/

Iris Capital's Alice Springs poker machines expansion bid stopped by NT government

 The Northern Territory government has suspended applications for pokies licences at Alice Springs pubs and hotels for nine months after widespread community backlash.

Hospitality giant Iris Capital has applications in for 60 new pokies to be installed in pubs and hotels across the town, including in multiple venues where there were previously none.

But the government has received almost 700 submissions from residents calling for the Director of Gaming Machines to refuse the applications.

Iris Capital will now have to wait until June 2023 to discover the outcome.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-19/iris-capital-alice-springs-poker-machine-bid-stopped-campaign/101435988

Three youths arrested in Parkes after allegedly taking stolen car from Roma in central Queensland to central NSW

 Two teenagers have been charged with leading police on three separate pursuits through central west NSW in a ute allegedly stolen from central Queensland.

Police say the pair and a 12-year-old child were all eventually caught and arrested at a fast food facility in Parkes, after allegedly stealing fuel from a roadhouse in Coonamble and leading police on three different pursuits in Dubbo, Alectown and Parkes.

Chief Inspector David Harvey said the three were all from Queensland, and alleged the Mitsubishi Triton was stolen in Roma around 1am on Saturday.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-19/three-youths-arrested-roma-qld-ute-theft-central-nsw/101453352

Proposal to ban more single-use plastics leaves ACT businesses, charities searching for viable, safe alternatives

 Takeaway food orders could soon come packaged differently in Canberra with plastic containers part of the next stage of the ACT government's plan to phase out single-use plastics.

Under the proposed changes, single-use plastic plates and bowls, heavyweight plastic bags and microbeads in cosmetic and cleaning products would also be banned in the territory from July next year.

As the government seeks community consultation on the additional bans, some Canberra businesses and charities are already investigating alternatives — and raising some concerns in the process.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-19/act-single-use-plastics-ban-search-for-safe-alternatives/101450572

12 Tips For Moving Into Your First House

 Moving into the first house is always exciting, but when you realise how much time and effort it requires, things become challenging. When I relocated last year, I faced a lot of difficulties because I overlooked some essential tasks like repair, painting and pest control before moving in. If you are also planning to relocate and want to avoid my mistakes, then you should follow some guidelines. Here is an article for you that has 12 tips for moving into your first house. All the tips are very helpful and easy to follow. To know the tips in detail, read the complete article here.

https://www.betterremovalistscanberra.com.au/12-tips-for-moving-into-your-first-house/

Three meteor showers set to grace our skies this weekend — this is where to see them

 Looking for something spectacular to brighten a cold, dark winter's night?

Well, this weekend might just have something in store: not one, not two, but three meteor showers active at the same time — combining to provide a celestial firework display almost all through the night.

Although the best night to watch will be the evening and night of Saturday, July 30, through to dawn on Sunday morning, the three showers will be near their peak rates from tonight. So you'll have plenty of chances to catch the show while avoiding bad weather or other commitments.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-28/meteor-showers-this-weekend/101278296

Family of five-year-old Rozalia Spadafora, who died at Canberra Hospital, speaks out

 The family of five-year-old Rozalia Spadafora has given a harrowing account of the hours leading up to her death at the Canberra Hospital earlier this month.

Earlier this week, it was confirmed the coroner was examining the death, which occurred on July 5.

Rozalia's mother Katrina Spadafora said the preschooler had developed mild, flu-like symptoms in the days leading up to her death but had tested negative for COVID-19 and a doctor had prescribed antibiotics.

Ms Spadafora said her daughter later developed swelling in her face and was prescribed steroids.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-28/act-family-of-five-year-old-girl-died-at-canberra-hospital-speak/101276188

US ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy visits War Memorial to learn more about elite team that helped rescue JFK during WWII

 When a Japanese destroyer rammed a US patrol boat during World War II, it came perilously close to snuffing out an American political dynasty.

On August 2, 1943, the patrol torpedo boat PT-109 was on the hunt for enemy shipping in Solomon Islands, when it was rammed in the dead of night by a Japanese destroyer.

At the helm of the PT-109 was a young Lieutenant, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, who would go on to become president of the United States.

His bravery in guiding his surviving injured crewmates to safety has become American folklore.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-28/caroline-kennedy-visits-war-memorial-speaks-to-coastwatchers/101276470

10 Health Risks In An Unclean House

 Do you know that one of the main reasons behind infections, allergies and foodborne illnesses is your dirty house? So, by keeping your home perfectly clean, you can protect your family members from such health issues. If you want to know what else can happen if you do not clean your home, here is an excellent article. It has 10 health risks in an unclean house. If you do not feel motivated to clean up your home, this article with certainly do that. After reading the post, I cleaned my home, and that was satisfying. To know more, read the complete article here.

https://www.bondcleaningincanberra.com.au/10-health-risks-in-an-unclean-house/

ACT house prices are 'flattening out' as auction clearance rates hit lowest level since 2020

Auction clearance rates in Canberra have dropped to their lowest level since 2020, and that, coupled with stalling growth in house prices, has led to predictions the ACT is reverting to a buyers' market.

CoreLogic data show Canberra's preliminary auction clearance rate fell to 51.2 per cent for the week ending July 3, its lowest point since April 2020.

CoreLogic head of research Tim Lawless said he expected clearance rates to continue falling.

"This is the third week over the past four weeks where clearance rates have been below the 60 per cent mark, and just going back to April earlier this year we were seeing clearance rates consistently around 70 per cent," he said.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-05/act-house-prices-flattening-out-clearance-rates-low/101208382 

Canberra man pleads guilty to running over police officer, admits he was high on methamphetamines

 A Canberra man who ran over a police officer, driving with him on the bonnet of the car for 30 metres, has pleaded guilty to the hit and run in Queanbeyan Local Court.

Stephen McCracken, 30, and a co-accused were driving from police in two stolen vehicles in a high-speed police chase in Nimmitabel, near the Snowy Mountains, last August, documents tendered to the court revealed.

When police exited the car to arrest the co-accused, officers said he jumped into McCracken's vehicle, before McCracken drove the car into one of the two arresting officers, Senior Constable Jason Farrell.

Court documents revealed the officer remained on the bonnet for about 30 metres before he was thrown and landed face down on the road.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-05/man-guilty-hit-and-run-officer-near-cooma-monaro-highway/101209234

Japanese beer giant Kirin, linked to Australian brewers, cuts ties with Myanmar junta in what activists call an 'irresponsible exit'

 Japanese beer giant Kirin has signalled it will make good on a promise to disentangle its business from the Myanmar junta after a military coup last year.

But critics say the way the company plans to withdraw from the conflict-riddled country — a share buyback scheme — is an "irresponsible exit".

Kirin is the parent company of Lion, which boasts Australian brews including Tooheys, Furphy, XXXX, Little Creatures, James Squire, James Boag, Hahn and White Rabbit, among others.

The Myanmar military overthrew the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi on February 1 last year, imprisoning senior members of the government, as well as Australian economist Sean Turnell.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-06/kirin-parent-company-lion-australian-beers-exit-myanmar-junta/101207526

Common Moving Injuries – Causes And Prevention

 Hey people,

Knee injury is one of the most common injuries that people experience during the relocation process. During frantic moving activities, people often knock their knees against something and get injured. A severely injured knee can be very painful that can delay the moving task. However, there are some safety measures that can protect your knees during your move. I read about the prevention in an article on common moving injuries, their causes and prevention. I have recently moved, and this information helped me to relocate safely. If you want to know about other common moving injuries, read the article thoroughly. 

https://www.betterremovalistscanberra.com.au/common-moving-injuries-causes-and-prevention/

National Museum of Australia's latest acquisition depicts the Rainbow Serpent's wrath in the form of Cyclone Tracy

 In 1975, in the wake of Cyclone Tracy's destruction of Darwin, Rover Thomas had a series of powerful dreams in which the spirit of his recently deceased aunty visited him.

Over many dreams, she told him that when she died, her spirit had surveyed the devastation the cyclone had caused and she had visited him to share the lesson she had learnt.

Her message propelled the renowned Kimberley artist into action, leading to the creation of one of his major works Jabanunga Goorialla (The Rainbow Serpent).

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-25/act-indigenous-artwork-gifted-to-national-museum-of-australia/100859146

Face masks will not be required at most indoor venues from tomorrow and local businesses are getting ready

 Many Canberra business owners have struggled to keep afloat since Canberra's COVID-19 health directions began in earnest last year, with the policing of face masks, density limits and check-in requirements being left to establishment staff.

Now the ACT government has announced that from 6pm on Friday, February 25, face masks will only be required to be worn in a select few indoor settings.

Masks will still be required on public transport, in rideshares, indoors at any school or childcare centre, at hospitals and other healthcare facilities, correctional facilities and the Canberra Airport.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-24/act-canberra-businesses-react-to-face-mask-rules-easing-covid-19/100855532

Canberra man charged with attacking 11-year-old girl, strangling her until she was unconscious

 Chilling details have emerged about an alleged attack on an 11-year-old Canberra girl, who was knocked off her bike and strangled until she was unconscious, on her way home from school yesterday.

A 23-year-old Canberra man was charged over the assault and choking in the ACT Magistrates Court this morning.

Magistrate Beth Campbell said the alleged attack was random, terrifying and "abhorrent", amounting to "every parent's worst nightmare".

The court heard the girl had rung her mother from school to say she would ride home through the Fadden Pines park.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-24/canberra-man-refused-bail-after-allegedly-attacking-choking-girl/100856724