The ACT’s National Science Week will kick off on 13 August and give Canberrans the opportunity to take part in many exciting events.

I applaud the many local families, businesses and community groups that have supported the effort to rebuild Australia’s flood affected regions.

Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Anthony Albanese, Member for Fraser, Andrew Leigh, and Member for Canberra, Gai Brodtmann, today announced the Gillard Labor Government will provide $713,105 to fix five dangerous black spots on local roads.

I really enjoyed this year’s Australia Day events.

On Tuesday I attended the Australian of the Year ceremony, and it was great to cheer the ACT winners with the home crowd.

Public servants are the servants of democracy and I’m delighted to congratulate the following Public Service Medal recipients from the electorate:

Member for Canberra, Gai Brodtmann and Member for Fraser, Andrew Leigh today called on Canberrans to stand by the victims of the horrific Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australian floods.

Local residents and health professionals have teamed up today to share ideas about the best options for a GP Super Clinic in the nation’s capital.

Member for Canberra, Gai Brodtmann today welcomed the announcement that 26 schools in Canberra will receive funding to participate in after school sport and other structured physical activities through the 2011 Active After-School Communities program.

Member for Canberra, Gai Brodtmann congratulated 11 local schools for receiving solar and renewable energy grants from the Gillard Government as part of its $420 million National Solar Schools Program.

Audience members from The Oprah Winfrey Show visited Australia’s capital city, Canberra today.