$10k from P&C to Southern Cross Early Childhood School!
As vice-president of our great P&C, I was really proud to join president Jolene Laverty in presenting a donation of $10,000 to the Southern Cross Early …
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 …
Why the CSIRO won’t be subject to Territory planning laws
There appears to be some confusion about the difference between National Land and Territory Land for the purposes of planning laws in the ACT. This …
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 …
Summary of Draft Belconnen Town Centre Master Plan
The full draft Belconnen Town Centre Master Plan is over 80 pages long, which can be a challenge for time-poor workers and parents to read. In the interests …
Twenty five years after ACT self-government, Commonwealth government is still in control
The current draft of the National Capital Plan is a disgrace. It exposes the lie that the Commonwealth has granted the ACT meaningful self-determination over …
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 …