NEWS/MEDIA RELEASES

Wednesday 3 February 2010

PM'S XI HITS WASTE FOR SIX

Manuka Oval will become more environmentally friendly starting at tomorrow’s Prime Minister’s XI, Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Water, Simon Corbell announced today while launching a new recycling program.

“I am pleased today to announce the ACT Government’s business recycling program. This program will go a long way to help us reach the goal of recycling at least 50% of the waste produced at tomorrow’s match,” Mr Corbell said.

“The PM’s XI match in 2009 produced more than 18,000 litres in waste with most heading straight to landfill. This new strategy will potentially save 9,000 litres of rubbish from going into landfill.” Read more..

Monday 4 January 2010

REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS TREES AT MANUKA OVAL

Territory and Municipal Services today announced the urgent removal of hazardous trees at Manuka Oval.

“Territory Venues and Events (TVE) have undertaken a tree hazard assessment for all trees at Manuka Oval, as a result 22 trees have been identified as hazardous and requiring removal,“ said Mr James Kiwi. Events and Operations Manager, TVE.

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Friday 30th October 2009

BRISBANE LIONS, SYDNEY SWANS AND WESTERN BULLDOGS TO COLLIDE IN CANBERRA

Top level AFL will return to the Nation’s Capital next season with the announcements of both the NAB Cup draw and the 2010 Toyota AFL Premiership Season this week.

On February 14, 2010, Canberra’s AFL Community will see 2009 final series contenders the Western Bulldogs go head to head with the Brisbane Lions in their first pre season game of the season for the NAB Cup at Manuka Oval. Following this, the Western Bulldogs will return to Manuka to take on the Sydney Swans on Saturday 8 May in Round eight of the 2010 AFL Toyota Premiership Season.

Welcoming this week’s Draw announcements was Minister Andrew Barr, ACT Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation. Read more...

Tuesday 27th October 2009

ACT METEORS TEAM ANNOUNCED TO TACKLE SCORPIONS

Cricket ACT is pleased to announce the ACT Meteors team to play in a series of three matches in the Women’s National Cricket League against the South Australian Scorpions beginning this Friday at Manuka Oval.

After a wonderful debut match last Friday against Tasmania Roar, The Meteors will play a twenty/20 and two one day matches from Friday through to Sunday at Manuka Oval.

The ACT Meteors will have an unchanged line up to take on South Australia after their demolition win against Tasmania. ACT Meteors Captain Kris Britt, fast bowler Leanne Davis and all rounder Amy Jason -Jones will be looking to impress against the Scorpions. All three players played last year for South Australia in the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) and will be looking to get some victories against their old team mates. Read more...

Monday 7th September 2009

EXTRA TIME DECIDES GRAND FINALISTS

After a one goal difference in the AFL Canberra Labor Club Division 1 Grand Final on Saturday, the close games continued on Sunday at RMC with the AFL Canberra Milk Junior League Preliminary Finals. In the closest game in any competition yet, the U16 Division 1 Preliminary Final finished in a draw sending the match into extra time to see who would play in Saturday’s Grand Final at Manuka Oval.

After a full match Ainslie and Eastlake were tied on 10.9.69 each sending the Preliminary Final into 10 minutes extra time to see who would take on the Belconnen Magpies in the U16 Division 1 Grand Final. Ainslie’s determination and desperation was enough to get them over the line by 8 points in extra time.

GRAND FINALS DAY THIS SATURDAY!

The AFL Canberra Labor Club Division 1 Premiership will be decided this Saturday. Belconnen and Ainslie have earned their place in this season’s decider on September 5 at Manuka Oval.

In Division 2, Queanbeyan v Eastlake and in Under 18’s, Marist v Belconnen. With five represented in this year’s Grand Final Day, a big crowd is expected.

Adult entry is $10, adult entry with AFL Canberra Record Grand Final Edition $12.

Seniors, students and children 16 years and older $5, Children under 16 $2.

Match details for this weekend are as follows:

Saturday, 5 September Division 1, 2 & Under 18s Grand Finals @ Manuka Oval
Under 18 Marist v Belconnen (9.00am)
Division 2 Queanbeyan v Eastlake (11.15am)
Division 1 Belconnen v Ainslie (2.15pm)

Friday 29th May 2009

A fair go for local footy fans

Minister for sport, Andrew Barr, said today that he will demand a fair go for Canberra Fotty Fans from the AFL in negotiations for future games in Canberra Ministerial discussions will begin this weekend. "I am meeting with Gary Buchanan, the AFL's Business Development manager for ACT and Southern NSW and Dale Holmes, the AFL's General Manager NSW/ACT before tomorrow's game at Manuka Oval and I'll be making it clear the AFL cannot take Canberra Footy fans for granted," Mr Barr said.. "We Canberrans love our AFL footy but we must get a fair go from the league." Read more...

Friday 6 February 2009

'09 fine for sport in the act

2009 will be the biggest ever year for sporting events in the capital according to Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation Andrew Barr.

Speaking today at the launch of the 2009 ACT Government Sporting Events Calendar at Stromlo Forest Park, Mr Barr said the huge number and high quality of scheduled events is great news for sports fans and for the ACT's tourism operators.

"This packed calendar of 50 major sporting events has something for every Canberra Sports fan and for sports fans from across Australia," Mr Barr said. Read More...

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