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2. A.I.S Schedule Details Unavailable Dates: December 25 (Christmas Day) Location: Australian Institute of Sport, Sports Visitor Center, Leverrier Crescent Bruce, Canberra Time: 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:30 There are 35 sport programs in 26 sports. Set up in 1981 after the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games in which Australia failed to win a gold medal There are 35 sport programs in 26 sports. The AIS employs over 190 staff, including 70 coaches to directly support AIS athletes By Daniel and Brodie

3. 'Old Parliament House' By Bree Henkel & Sophie Price The final cost to build the Old Parliament House was more than 600,000 pounds! Parliament House was open from 1927-1988. That is more than 60 years! Parliament House was opened on May the 9th,1927. Many people who wanted to see this historic event had to camp out the night before in freezing cold tents, outside Parliament House itself. Old Parliament House is now a Tourist Attraction and is open 9am-5pm daily, in Canberra. Students who visit Old Parliament House have the opportunity to take on a role in a democracy party as one activity. They can also take a guided tour of the house and find out the origin of Old Parliament House.

4. Canberra Symbols The colours of blue, gold and white were chosen for good reasons. Blue and white are the livery colours of the City (shown by the wreath above the shield on the Canberra City Coat of Arms), while blue and gold are the traditional sporting colours of the ACT and were taken from the national blue and gold appearing on the wreath of the Australian Coat of Arms. The choice of colours maintains existing traditions, reflects a link with national history and preserves heraldic tradition and practice. The Royal Bluebell was announced as the floral emblem of the Australian Capital Territory on 26 May 1982 by the Hon. Michael Hodgman, the Minister for the Capital Territory. The creation of the of Arms of the City of Canberra Coat originated from a request by the Commonwealth Department of Defence to the Commonwealth Department of Home Affairs and Territories in July 1927. The request was made so that the Coat of Arms could be used on the newly commissioned ship, HMAS Canberra. In August 1927 the Federal Capital Commission (FCC) announced a competition to design a Coat of Arms for the FCC and for the City of Canberra. The Gang-gang Cockatoo (Callocephalon fimbriatum) was adopted as the faunal emblem for the ACT on 27 February 1997. Canberra is the only city in Australia where these distinctive ash-grey cockatoos live. by koby

5. Embassies High Commission. The High Commission is responsible for the promotion of the political, economic, cultural and other interests of their country.Some examples are:New Zealand, Cyprus, Pakistan and lots more. An embassy is a representative for a country in an other country. Some examples are: USA, UK, Indonesia, Austria and lots more. Embassy Tourist drive can be found on the corner of Adelaide Ave. and National Circuit, Canberra.

6. CSIRO [Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organization] One of Discovery’s newest exhibits is about energy – renewable resources (such as hydro, wind and solar) and our hydrogen future, particularly as it relates to fuel cell motor vehicles. The new energy exhibit at CSIRO Discovery gives information about our hydrogen future. Canberra: CSIRO Discovery (ACT) At CSIRO Discovery, visitors can explore and experience a sophisticated and interactive exhibition with lots of activities for people of all ages. Entry charges: - Adults: $6.00 - School going children: $3.00 - Adult concessions: $3.00 - Families: $15.00 - Entry is free for children who are below school going age. Address: The CSIRO Discovery is located in Clunies Ross Street, Action ACT. Time: The CSIRO Discovery, Canberra is open from 9.00am to 5.00 pm, every Monday to Friday. On weekends, the place remains open from 11.00am to 3.00pm. By Sam Hensgen & Tim Corponi.

7. Another word used for the Governor General’s house is Yarralumla. The current Governor, Quentin Bryce, lives in this house. Yarralumla is not open to the public but can be seen from the hill off the Scrivener Dam Road. Yarralumla (GOVERNMENT HOUSE) Location? Government House
 Dunrossil Drive
 YARRALUMLA ACT 260 Contact? (02) 6283 3533
 Fax: (02) 6281 3760 E-Mail? governor-general@gg.gov.au *This isn’t the Governor’s personal email, but the offices. They will read it before the governor general is informed. For the Privacy Statement, click here

8. The Education Centres conduct free electoral education sessions for groups. Our programs are interactive and provide groups with an opportunity to learn about electoral processes in an exciting and interactive way. Electoral Education. The AEC has Education Centres in Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide. The Western Australian Electoral Commission operates an Education Centre in Perth. The Australian Electoral Commission provides various education services for schools and community groups. These include presentations on request by AEC divisional staff, sessions at our electoral education centres and professional development workshops for educators. Where to find it. Old Parliament House King George Terrace Parkes ACT 2600

9. Lake Burley Griffin Lake Burley Griffin is an artificial lake in the centre of Canberra, Australia's federal capital city. Which ran between the city centre and Parliamentary Triangle, was dammed. It is named after Walter Burley Griffin, the architect who won the design competition for the city of Canberra. Lake Burley Griffin was constructed in 1963 after the Molonglo River was dammed, and was named afterCanberra's designer. It is possible to boat in the lake, and walk or skate around the 35km shoreline. Open 7 days a week September until May Weekdays 9.30am – 5.30pm * Closed until September Weekends / Public Holidays / School Holidays 8.30am – 7.00pm

10. Mount Ainslie Mount Ainslie is a part of Canberra nature park. It boarders in the inner suburbs of Campbell Ainslie and Hackett.Mount Ainslie marks most of the Northmost point of a land axis planned by Walter Burley Griffin that stretches through north and south Canberra. Mount Ainslie is also seen across Lake Burley Griffin This is a picture of Mount Ainslie.

11. National Australian Museum Enrich your visit by allowing enough time for your students to explore these free attractions at the National Museum of Australia. We recommend at least an extra hour to explore all the Museum has to offer. Tel +61 2 6208 5000 Fax +61 2 6208 5099 Email information@nma.gov.au Opening Hours 9am - 5pm Monday - Sunday every day except Christmas Day (General admission to the Museum is free) Kids at the National Museum of Australia discover what is special about Australia. Children's stories, experiences and interpretations feature throughout the National Museum of Australia and young visitors are encouraged to make their own contribution to the displays and exhibitions Location National Museum of Australia Lawson Crescent Acton Peninsula CANBERRA ACT 2600 AUSTRALIA First Australians introduces visitors to the two Indigenous groups in Australia - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people - and shows the wide diversity of languages and cultures within these groups.

12. PARLIAMENT HOUSE Postal and Street Address: Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 Australia Parliament House is situated on Capital Hill just South of Lake Burley Griffin. It can be seen by its flag raised upon 4 legs towering way above the building, and is a recent extension of Burley Griffins vision for Canberra. It was designed by Romaldo Gieurgola, an Italian. and built in 1988 costing $1.1 billion. In order to preserve the shape of the hill, on which it is built, it was constructed into the top of the hill with the roof being grassed over. Parliament house is open at 9:00 am to 5:00pm every day Except Christmas day. This is a picture of the new parliament house. You might see Kevin Rudd. VS

13. QUESTACON WHERE QUESTACON is in the ACT at the shore of Lake Burly Griffin. OPENING HOURS QUESTACON is open at 9am to 5pm all year every day except the 25th of December. • CONTACT • Here are some contacts: • * General enquiries: (02) 6270 2800 • * 24 hour recorded information line: 1800 020 603 • * Membership enquiries: (02) 6270 2800 • * School/group bookings: (02) 6270 2893 • * Outreach Programs bookings: 1800 889 995 • * E-mail: info@questacon.edu.au • * In person: King Edward Terrace, Canberra, ACT. 2600. Australia. • * By post: PO Box 5322, Kingston, ACT. 2604. Australia. • EXHIBITION • There are many different exhibitions which include: • * Questacon Exhibition Management • * Concepts, Education and Online Media • * Exhibit Design • * Graphic Design • * Electronics Workshop and Software Engineering • * Metal Workshop • * Wood Workshop

14. National Gallery Australia The national Gallery of Australia is one of the greatest tourist attractions in Canberra. The Gallery is open daily between 10:00am-5;pm.It has a wide range of art including aboriginal and modern. This includes drawings,furniture,paintings, sculptures and much much more. For general information about the Gallery, you can contact them on +61262406411 The Gallery is situated to the south of Lake Burley Griffin, near the High Court of Australia. A regular feature of the Gallery is it’s sign interpreted lectures. For more information about lectures, email education@nga.gov.au or phone +61262406519. The gallery offers morning and afternoon study sessions for two and a half hours. The gallery also has an extensive collection of children's art donated between 1976-1986 The gallery is fun and interesting for people of all ages. By Lucy and Shanae

15. www.screesoundaustralia.gov.au When is it open Screen Sound Australia is open Monday to Friday, 9;00am-5:00pm. It is open on weekends, but it opens at 10;00 and closes at 5:00pm. It does not open at all on Christmas Days. What screen sound has to offer The National Film and Sound Archive offers a GREAT range of tours, entertainment and information for students from primary school to older levels. It also offers a GREAT range of information to community groups and clubs.They offer a GREAT experience and first-hand Australia’s fabulous recordings, movies, songs, DVD’s and images What Is It Sound Screen Australia is a place were they keep all the movies, images, DVD’s, songs and recordings. Their goal is to keep all Australian recordings for safe keeping if one is lost. Screen sound Australia is found Screen sound Australia is found in Canberra The capital city of Australia(NEW SOUTH WAIALS) The address is:Screen sound Australia McCoy Circuit Acton ACT 2601Australia By Olivia Focsa and Yasmeen Khurshid

16. Canberra Telstra Tower Telstra Tower at 195.2 metres tall is among the top 20 tallest towers in the world and is visible from most of Canberra as it sits atop the 812 metre Black Mountain. Entry fees apply to visit the Tower Platform. Open 9.00 am - 10.00 pm daily. Contact Details Black Mountain Drive Acton Canberra ACT 2601 Phone: 61 6 248 191 Fax: 61 6 257 660

17. THE NATIONAL CAPITAL EXHIBITION Telephone: 02 6257 1068 Fax: 02 6247 1875 Email: nce@natcap.gov.au Location: Regatta Point Barrine Drive, Commonwealth Park off Commonwealth Avenue Opening Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday Closed public holidays National Capital Exhibition in Canberra is to Learn about the Indigenous people of the Canberra area and their fascinating link with the Bogong moth. # Relax in our comfortable theatrette and experience the short film 'The Story of Canberra'. # See the Parliamentary Triangle and the central area of the national capital in a spectacular all new, scale model, including an exciting light and audio show. # Hear the story of Canberra presented in seven different languages. # Enjoy one of the best lakeside views of the Captain Cook Memorial Jet, Commonwealth Avenue Bridge and the Parliamentary Triangle. Cost Free group guided tours - adults: $4 group guided tours - children: $2