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Metters Canberra stove, Nil Desperandum homestead, within Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. Photograph: Glenn Charnock, Gilmore ACT. What s on in January? 2 5 Summernats, Canberra 14 PM s XI versus England, Canberra 25 26 Eurobodalla Show, Moruya 26 Great Aussie Day Breakfast, Canberra 26 Bungendore Show
24 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5 Sunday January 24 6 7 1 8 New Year s Day 2 9 3 10 v Bendigo 4 11 v Adelaide v West Coast 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 v Adelaide v Melbourne 26 27 28 29 30 31 v Perth Great Aussie Day Breakfast, Canberra Australia Day holiday v Sydney FC NOTES: A tip for you If you see fallen powerlines let us know by calling 13 10 93. Stay well clear of them and anything touching them. For more information visit actewagl.com.au/safety NSW School Holidays, 1 to 27 January ACT School Holidays, 1 to 30 January
As the sun goes down in Michelago. Photograph: Kimberly Castle, Phillip ACT. What s on in February? 1 2 Bungendore Country Muster 2 The Cancer Support Group Convoy for Cancer Families, Canberra 7 8 Nowra Show 7 9 National Multicultural Festival, Canberra 21 23 ActewAGL Royal Canberra Show 22 Canberra Area Theatre Awards
24 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 2 Sunday february 24 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 v Newcastle v Townsville v West Coast Valentine s Day 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 v Reds NAB Challenge: GWS Giants v Sydney Swans ActewAGL Royal Canberra Show ActewAGL Royal Canberra Show 23 24 25 26 27 28 ActewAGL Royal Canberra Show NOTES: A tip for you Want to feel more relaxed around bill time? Then billax with one of our three direct debit options. From EvenPay, to BudgetPay and FullPay, we can help you smooth out your bill payments. Pre-season NAB Challenge will be played at Startrak Oval, Manuka, ACT.
Skyfire lights up the night sky on Lake Burley Griffin. Photograph: Scott Bosman, Jerrabomberra NSW. What s on in March? 2 Clean up Australia Day 9 Black Opal Stakes, Canberra 15 104.7 Skyfire, Canberra 29 Earth Hour
24 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 30 31 2 March 24 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 Canberra Day (ACT) v Waratahs 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 St Patrick s Day v Stormers 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 NOTES: A tip for you Do you have a second fridge gathering dust in the garage? ActewAGL can take your fridge away for free, dispose of it responsibly and, if you re eligible, give you a $30 rebate. To find out more, visit actewagl/com.au/fridgebuyback See raiders.com.au for all matches.
Dust off on Anzac Parade: Lest we forget. Photograph: Colin Duckworth, Dickson ACT. What s on in April? 5 6 Narooma Oyster Festival 6 Women and Girls Fun Run and Walk, Canberra 12 13 The Canberra Times Canberra Marathon 17 21 National Folk Festival, Canberra
24 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 6 Sunday April 24 7 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 v Blues 5 12 Daylight saving ends GWS Giants v Bulldogs Good Friday Easter Saturday 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 v Chiefs Easter Monday Anzac Day 27 28 29 30 NOTES: A tip for you Is your house leaking money? Book an energy saving house call and we ll install energy saving products for free. Visit actewagl.com.au/energyefficiency for more details. NSW School Holidays, 14 to 25 April ACT School Holidays, 12 to 27 April See raiders.com.au for all matches. Game will be played at Startrak Oval, Manuka, ACT.
Early morning on the Clyde at Batemans Bay. Photograph: Ken Foster, Batehaven NSW. What s on in May? 11 Canberra Mother s Day Classic 24 25 Salvo s Red Shield Appeal Doorknock
24 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 4 Sunday May 24 5 6 7 1 8 2 9 3 10 GWS Giants v Port Adelaide v Sharks Mother s Day 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 v Rebels NOTES: A tip for you If you are planning on building or renovating and not sure what utilities are underground, find out by calling Dial Before You Dig on 1100 or go to 1100.com.au See raiders.com.au for all matches. Game will be played at Startrak Oval, Manuka, ACT.
Steam train dreaming. A young boy dreams of steam trains, Canberra. Photograph: Andrew M. Lance, Hackett ACT. What s on in June? 5 World Environment Day 27 Sids and Kids Red Nose Day
24 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 8 Sunday June 24 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 7 14 Queen s Birthday 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 NOTES: A tip for you Installing good-quality and well-fitted curtains with pelmets and blinds can save you up to 10 per cent on your heating bills. NSW School Holidays, 30 June to 11 July See raiders.com.au for all matches.
A chair ride into the beautiful abyss of Perisher Mountain. Photograph: Benjamin Stansfield, Weetangera ACT. What s on in July? 6 11 Kanga Cup, Canberra 6 13 NAIDOC Week
24 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 6 Sunday July 24 7 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 v Force 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 NOTES: A tip for you Cracks and gaps in houses can account for 10 to 15 per cent of heat loss. Save energy around your home by installing door seals under doors and soft rubber weather strips around windows. NSW School Holidays, 30 June to 11 July ACT School Holidays, 5 to 20 July See raiders.com.au for all matches.
Under 9 s playing football on a winter s day in Canberra. Photograph: Trisha Sullivan, Queanbeyan NSW. What s on in August? 22 Daffodil Day
24 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 31 3 Sunday August 24 4 5 6 7 1 8 2 9 Bank Holiday (NSW) GWS Giants v North Melbourne 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 NOTES: A tip for you Make sure you have good ventilation around your gas heater. Ensure all appliances are regularly serviced in accordance with the manufacturer s guidelines. See raiders.com.au for all matches. Game will be played at Startrak Oval, Manuka, ACT.
Dead tree Planted canola on the road to Boorowa. Photograph: Shelley Harper, Amaroo ACT. What s on in September? 13 Floriade commences, Canberra 26 acttab Tony Campbell Memorial Cup, Canberra
24 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 7 Sunday September 24 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 Father s Day 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Family and Community Day (ACT) NOTES: NSW School Holidays, 22 September to 6 October ACT School Holidays, 27 September to 12 October See raiders.com.au for all matches. A tip for you Spring is a great time to get out and about in the garden. Before you plant new trees or shrubs, make sure you consider overhead powerlines and the height the plant will grow to. Trees growing too close to lines can cause blackouts and bring down live electrical wires. For a list of suitable plants visit actewagl.com.au/safety
Rare bioluminescent algae lights up waters of Jervis Bay NSW. Photograph: Jodee Caple, Nowra NSW. What s on in October? 12 Floriade concludes, Canberra 27 Pink Ribbon Day
24 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5 Sunday October 24 6 7 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 Daylight saving commences Labour Day 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 NOTES: A tip for you If you use airconditioning to keep cool this summer, replace or clean your filters regularly. Dirty filters restrict airflow and can cause the system to run longer, increasing energy use. And remember to turn it off when you leave the house. NSW School Holidays, 22 September to 6 October ACT School Holidays, 27 September to 12 October
Helping with the hay carting in Burra. Photograph: Carly Woollard, Burra NSW. What s on in November? 4 Melbourne Cup 8 9 Queanbeyan Show
24 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 30 2 Sunday November 24 3 4 Melbourne Cup 5 6 7 1 8 Remembrance Day 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 NOTES: A tip for you Fans are a cheap, low-energy way to cool your home on moderate to hot days. Moving air reduces the apparent temperature of a room to the people in it by up to 4ºC without changing the temperature.
Old Royalla train track Canberra is about exploring history. Photograph: Rebecca Ann Lowe, Calwell ACT. What s on in December? 5 The Cancer Support Group Hawaiian Shirt Day 31 New Year s Eve in the City, Canberra
24 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 7 Sunday December 24 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Christmas Day Boxing Day 28 29 30 31 New Year s Eve NOTES: A tip for you When using Christmas lights always remember to switch the lights off at the power point before going to bed. Lights may become very hot, so keep them away from children and flammable materials. NSW School Holidays, 22 December to 27 January ACT School Holidays, 18 December to 29 January
Celebrating community Our Helping kids to get up close and personal with the cute farmyard animals at the Royal Canberra Show. Bringing the Brumbies to the country is a great way for fans to meet their favourite players. Lending a hand to those in need through our staff volunteer program. Supporting community events that bring us together. Starting Australia Day with Canberra s annual tradition a barbecue breakfast. Raising money for kids at the children s ward at The Canberra Hospital through Give Me 5 For Kids. Light up My Night photography competition winner Transition from patiently waiting at dusk to spectacular Skyfire night by Anthony Caffery.
25 25 January S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 February S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 S ActewAGL celebrates its centenary in 25 Although ActewAGL was set up in October 2000, we ve been supplying reliable essential services to Canberra and the region for much longer. Our journey began in July 1915 with the Kingston Power House, supplying electricity to Canberra s residents and the pumping station at the Cotter Dam. We re proud to be a local company in your community and look forward to celebrating our milestone with you. March M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 April S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 May S M T W T F S June S M T W T F S July S M T W T F S August S M T W T F S 31 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 30 31 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 September S M T W T F S October S M T W T F S November S M T W T F S December S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 Connections 13 12 93 Account enquiries Electricity 13 14 93 Natural gas 13 18 86 Emergencies and faults Electricity 13 10 93 Natural gas 13 19 09 Hot water repairs and replacement 13 22 45 ACTEW Water Water and sewerage enquiries 6248 3111 ActewAGL Assist stores Civic, 182 200, City Walk 6248 3610 Fyshwick, 100 Gladstone Street 6162 0872 For a calendar of non-for-profit events, or to list your own, visit the ActewAGL Community Switch at communityswitch.com.au ActewAGL Energy Shops 13 22 45 Fyshwick, 100 Gladstone Street Goulburn, 388 Auburn Street Nowra, 174 Princes Highway Young, 171 Lovell Street ActewAGL Retail ABN 46 221 314 841.
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