Sign o’ the Times
Every day we are surrounded by symbols. Some symbols are nearly universally recognised, like the marriage ring, the Jewish star and the peace sign. The …
Mix it up: Why mixed-use developments are key to Canberra’s future
The draft Kippax Town Centre master plan continues the ACT government’s work in modernising our group and town centres in line with contemporary planning principles. …
Time to strengthen ACT Assembly governance over Canberra
The CSIRO recently announced its intention to redevelop its 701 hectare Ginninderra Field Station site into a residential estate containing up to 10,000 houses. The …
The NDIS will transform lives – here’s why
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is expected to be in full operation in the ACT by July 2016. All children are now eligible to join the …
What will the next 25 years bring for the ACT Assembly?
The first sitting day of the ACT Assembly in May 1989 was not smooth. Accusations flew about backstabbing Opposition deals being done for thirty pieces of …
Jobs to stay in Belco
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has announced that it is looking forward to “continuing its relationship with the Belconnen community” after cancelling the tender for its …
A new look for Belco?
Do you think the CIT Bruce campus should move to be next to Westfield Belconnen? Do you want 18-storey high-rises on the sites of the …
The modern work conundrum – what’s a family to do?
We’re still working out what support governments should provide modern families. It’s easy to forget how far we have come in just a few decades. …
Canberra – The city of digital opportunity
The ACT Government’s 2014 Digital Canberra Action Plan is an important part of the vision for Canberra’s future. But more can be done. The city’s newly appointed Chief Digital …
Refugees welcome in the ACT
The Federal Government’s decision to accept 12,000 additional refugees from Syria this year – albeit after some pressure from its own backbench and the Labor party – …
