The Hub Issue No. 96

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS RETURN

CANBERRA TO FIJI DIRECT - $539 RETURN.

Canberra Airport has announced the launch of direct flights to Nadi, Fiji, in partnership with Fiji Airways.

From 21 July, Fiji Airways will fly direct from Canberra Airport, with a service that operates twice weekly until September, and three times a week from October onwards. Flights start from $539 return, providing Canberrans the opportunity to visit the magnificent holiday destination of Fiji and also fast connections from Fiji to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu and Vancouver.

The service was officially announced at Canberra Airport in collaboration with the Fijian Government, Fiji Airways, Canberra Airport, and the ACT Government.

Head of Aviation, Michael Thomson, said “This new partnership signals the return of direct international services to our city and puts Canberra back on the map. We currently fly direct to 12 domestic destinations and are thrilled to once again be flying internationally. We look forward to relaunching our international operations, including our International Departure Lounge - offering all passengers a highquality business-class experience, and look forward to welcoming the first flight in July.”

Fijian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism, Hon. Viliame Gavoka, stated “This new direct flight route between Canberra and Nadi is a testament to the strong partnership between the Fijian and Australian governments, and we are pleased to work with Fiji Airways, Canberra Airport, and Visit Canberra to make this service a reality.”

CHIEF MINISTER ANDREW BARR, FIJIAN DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER FOR TOURISM, HON. VILIAME GAVOKA AND HEAD OF AVIATION, MICHAEL THOMSON, AT THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE NEW CANBERRA TO FIJI ROUTE.

6 BRINDABELLA CIRCUIT WINS AWARDS

FIRST TENANTS WELCOMED, ARCHITECTURE AWARDS WON.

Located in the heart of Brindabella Business Park, 6 Brindabella Circuit is now a beaming hub of activity, with the completion and opening of a number of new offices including the new Deloitte Canberra Headquarters, QinetiQ, SAAB Technology and SPA Australia.

HARRIS FARM MARKETS SET TO OPEN EARLY 2024

CONSTRUCTION DUE TO BE COMPLETED AND HANDED OVER IN THE COMING WEEKS.

Construction is on track to complete and handover the new, purposebuilt retail building at Majura Park to Harris Farm Markets in the coming weeks. This milestone will allow Harris Farm Markets to commence the construction of their internal fitout with a view to open for trade in early 2024. Once open, this new innovative, fresh food shopping experience will be the first of its kind in Canberra, joining retail giants already located at Majura Park, including Costco, Woolworths and Aldi, making Majura Park the gourmet grocery destination of Canberra.

The ground floor has been activated with the addition of EQ Bakehouse which opened its doors this month to their new look café that opens up on to the town square, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

6 Brindabella Circuit is the product of considered design, and the epitome of a new generation of office buildings at Canberra Airport.

With a 25-metre canopy, large forecourt area, fantastic atrium space and a high level of amenity anchored by both architectural and sustainable design, 6 Brindabella’s indoor and outdoor spaces are seamlessly merged to create a sense of community, redefining the concept of work-life balance.

Canberra Airport are proud to announce that at the recent Australian Institute of Architecture Awards (Canberra Chapter), Bates Smart was awarded the John Andrews Award for Commercial Architecture, as well as the Canberra Medallion, the highest accolade of the night, for their work on 6 Brindabella Circuit.

The new 3000m2 store will be home to an extensive seafood and meat offering, with a butchery and dry-aged meat fridges, along with a gourmet grocery section of boutique local products, an extensive deli offering, and a bakery section with the best breads such as sourdough and brioche. Shoppers will find many of Australia’s best fresh food producers sold under one roof.

ARTIST IMPRESSION OF HARRIS FARM MARKETS

6 BRINDABELLA CIRCUIT WELCOMES NEW TENANTS AND IS RECOGNISED AT AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE AWARDS.

OUR CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY

CANBERRA AIRPORT ACHIEVES SIX-STAR GREEN STAR RATING FOR MAJURA PARK BUILDING.

Canberra Airport has once again solidified its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility by achieving the highest possible rating of six stars under the Green Star Design & As Built certification for its base building at 25 Catalina Drive, Majura Park.

SUPPORTING LOCAL INNOVATION

CBR PARTNERS WITH CANBERRA INNOVATION NETWORK

Canberra Airport is proud to be partnering with Canberra Innovation Network, as gold partners. A non-profit organization founded by national and regional higher education and research institutions, Canberra Innovation Network supports the growth and development of innovative local businesses by providing a range of programs that include mentoring, networking, skills development, access to coworking, incubation, acceleration, collaborations, research linkages and funding.

The partnership will create new networking and promotional opportunities for local start-ups, entrepreneurs, innovators and small businesses, helping to attract more investment and talent to the region and accelerating growth of regional businesses. Speaking of the partnership, Canberra Airport Managing Director, Stephen Byron, said the company was “committed to supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in the Canberra region”.

This is the first time the Green Building Council of Australia has awarded the prestigious Design & As Built rating to a building in the ACT.

The six-star Green rating is testament to the myriad of sustainable features integrated throughout its design and construction, including a fully electric building, a thoughtfully designed façade with sun blades, landscaping incorporating native species, roof-mounted solar arrays and a meticulously planned end-of-trip facility complete with cycle racks and shower/change room amenities. Additionally, our ongoing recycling arrangements and composting programs have contributed substantially to achieving this world-leading environmental performance.

The partnership will provide start-ups with an opportunity to test their products, to try and sell their solutions, to gain feedback which will enhance their business growth and improve their capability moving forward. “Partnering with the Canberra Airport really extends the Canberra innovation ecosystem,” Canberra Innovation Network CEO, Petr Adamek said.

CATALINA DRIVE, MAJURA IS THE FIRST BUILDING IN THE ACT TO ACHIEVE A SIX STAR RATING

UNDER THE GREEN STAR DESIGN & AS BUILT CERTIFICATION.

LAUNCHING A NEW PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN CANBERRA AIRPORT AND CANBERRA INNOVATION NETWORK.

SNOW FOUNDATION

DEADLY HEART TREK UPDATE

THE SNOW FOUNDATION CONTINUES ITS FOCUS ON RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE.

Since 2011, The Snow Foundation has been working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and other significant stakeholders and partners on crusted scabies and rheumatic heart disease (RHD), to help bring an end to these preventable diseases that can lead to death. The Deadly Heart Trek, now a registered charity managed by The Snow Foundation, is an opportunity to listen, learn, educate, diagnose and treat communities affected by RHD.

To date, the Trek team of paediatric cardiologists, Aboriginal guides, sonographers, health workers, Aboriginal leaders and team members from The Snow Foundation and Heart Foundation, has been invited to visit 36 First Nations communities across Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Central Australia.

Late last year, the team visited communities across QLD where approximately 1500 children and families were educated on RHD and 978 children’s hearts were screened, leading to the diagnosis and treatment of 29 new RHD cases. In March, the Trek team was invited to APY Lands and Central Australia, visiting 22 communities.

INVESTING IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH

THE SNOW MEDICAL INVESTMENT INTO MEDICAL RESEARCH HAS TOPPED $100 MILLION.

The Snow Medical investment into medical research has topped $100 million since 2020 with the announcement of an additional $16 million commitment to two new Snow Fellows, their teams, and their outstanding emerging biomedical research.

Our two new Fellows each receive a million dollars a year, for eight years, creating an unprecedented level of long-term support. The Fellowships have been awarded to Dr Michelle Boyle at the Burnet Institute and Associate Professor Lining (Arnold) Ju at the University of Sydney.

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In total, across the three Treks completed, over 5,000 children and families have been educated on healthy hearts and healthy skin, and heart screenings have been given to over 2,000 children. The majority had healthy hearts, but new RHD cases were also diagnosed and treated. Feedback from communities during the visits, and in post-visit surveys, has been very positive - reporting great benefits to their communities, and a keen interest in seeing the trek return to their community.

“Michelle and Arnold are amongst the best biomedical researchers globally. They join nine other truly outstanding Snow Fellows across Australia. Our Snow Fellows have the passion, dedication, and vision to make a real difference in the world, and we are excited to see how they will push the boundaries for science,” Snow Medical Chair, Tom Snow said.

“Without investing in the people who will drive innovation and take risks, we’re missing the point. By supporting Australia’s brightest minds to lead the way, they’ll find solutions that will make a real difference in people’s lives.” Terry Snow said.

GEORGINA BYRON, CEO, THE SNOW FOUNDATION, ON THE QLD DEADLY HEART TREK

DOCTOR MICHELLE BOYLE AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR LINING (ARNOLD) JU