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Australia Day in the Park 2010

January 26 2010 – Celebrate What's Great this Australia Day with a fantastic weekend of entertainment, live music, sailing regatta, fireworks display, bush picnic and much much more!

Canberra is the place to be for our national day, and we hope you will join us for all of the fun!

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Movie Extra Tropfest 2010

Tropfest is Australia’s most prestigious short film festival, and is regarded as one of Australia's most iconic cultural events. It is also the largest short film festival in the world!

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Groovin' in the City

'A feast of free entertainment, live at lunch.'

Running from October 2009 until February 2010 Groovin’ in the City will showcase some of Canberra’s best live music and performances, adding to the buzzing atmosphere of the Canberra City lunch crowd.

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Are you interested in being an Event Volunteer?

The Chief Minister’s Department deliver a suite of special events for the Canberra community between September and March each year.

Event Volunteers are currently being sought for Australia Day celebrations in January. Various positions are available and many opportunities exist to become involved in these great community events.

For more information, please email events@act.gov.au or call 13 22 81.

Planning an event in the ACT

" A Guide to Organising Public Events in the ACT" offers an overview of the many issues to be considered when planning an event in the ACT Community.

For more information, contact the Office of Regulatory Services, Department of Justice and Community Safety or the Special Events Unit of the Chief Minister's Department.

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