Can’t see Forrest for the cars
From the Canberra Chronicle 26 February 2013 Changes will be made to parking zones surrounding Forrest Primary School after parking has become virtually impossible during peak school times. More…
From the Canberra Chronicle 26 February 2013 Changes will be made to parking zones surrounding Forrest Primary School after parking has become virtually impossible during peak school times. More…
The Centenary of Canberra program is full of opportunities to get actively involved in celebrating our capital’s 100th anniversary. Join the Centenary of Canberra team on an exploration of projects including March 11 One Very Big Day, Portrait of a Nation, Canberra Diaspora and, Parties at the Shops, and find…
Canberra Times 30 January 2013 Manuka Oval burst into life as the newest additions to Canberra’s sporting landscape lit up the night sky. Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/manuka-lights-fantastic-and-so-was-the-atmosphere-20130129-2djd5.html#ixzz2LJg4KaVZ
From Canberra Times 5 February 2013 The Holy Grail – the scene of political whispers, late-night encounters of the powerful and the sometimes embarrassingly raucous behaviour of Australia’s elite – is closing its doors for the last time. Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/nights-of-secrets-cave-under-weight-of-law-20130204-2duzh.html#ixzz2LJfgL8Uo
From Canberra Times 4 February 2013 Foreign Affairs has entered the row over siting a new diplomatic enclave at Stirling Park, saying nations establishing new embassies want high visibility for their missions and secure tenure. Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/foreign-affairs-enters-embassies-row-20130203-2dsv4.html#ixzz2LJfJMfaR
From Canberra Times 2 February 2013 The ACT government is being forced to rethink its development plans for the historic Yarralumla brickworks after more heritage protection was confirmed this week for the site. Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/yarralumla-development-plans-hit-a-brick-wall-20130201-2dqma.html#ixzz2LJebD0Dd
from Canberra Times 8 February 2013 The government gleaned more than $17,000 in parking fines from cricket fans during Wednesday’s one-day international at Manuka Oval. Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/cricket-fans-hit-for-six-for-bad-parking-20130207-2e1nj.html#ixzz2LJeEVgzV
from Canberra Times 7 February 2013 In an earlier hymn of praise to the new floodlights at Manuka Oval (in illuminating action for Wednesday’s day/nighter between Australia and the Windies), this columnist mentioned that in their daintiness they were reminiscent of lingerie. Now it emerges that the lights’ designers, Cox…
From City Chronicle 15 January 2013 The ACT Government has spent an additional $30,000 modifying speed cushions on Flinders Way residents say they never wanted. More…
From Canberra Times 24 December 2012 Asbestos contamination in Kingston Foreshore’s man-made island is the result of the upmarket precinct’s industrial past, according to the ACT government’s land sales agency. More…
From Canberra Times 12 January 2013 ”Yum! Gosh this is good!” rejoiced the red wattlebird between plungings of its beak and tongue into the flowers of the Christmas bells (Blandfordia grandiflora) in my garden in Lower Garran. More…
From Canberra Times 13 June 2012 The notorious Narrabundah slasher is back. And the much-despised vandal, who has become the stuff of urban legend, is striking rubber with the stealth and cold-blooded efficiency that has earned him such nicknames as ”The Grim Reaper of rubber”. More…