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Category: <span>Inner South Canberra News</span>

Meet the Candidates Forum

The ACT Assembly elections due on 20 October 2012 present an ideal opportunity for residents of the inner south to engage with the Territory’s political parties on issues of concern in our suburbs. ISCCC Article from City Chronicle – 4 Sept 2012

Back in the Swim again

From Canberra Times article: When Bryan Pasfield opened the doors to the Manuka Pool on Saturday, it was the first time in more than 65 years that the key was not turned by a member of the Taverner family.

Devil’s Seat at Rocky Knob

From a Canberra Times article: Boyhood memories spark a rewarding rediscovery in Rocky Knob Park. ‘No this isn’t it, but it’s got to be here somewhere,” gasps Jim Powell as we clamber among the waist-high grass and proliferation of boulders of Narrabundah’s aptly-named Rocky Knob Park. It’s somewhat serendipitous that…

Lifeblood of a Community

Manuka pool manager John Taverner has long been witness to our love affair with water. ‘All Aussies own this pool. I don’t give a stuff if you are fifth generation Australian like myself or you’ve just come off the boat yesterday, all Aussies own this pool, it’s the people’s pool.’

Self-Government Act under Review

A Legislative Assembly committee will review the ACT Self-Government Act, which could pave the way for changes to the size and make-up of the Assembly. The act was passed in 1988 and determines the whole governance structure for the Territory. It covers the size of the Assembly and the number…

Club to rise again from the ashes

The chimneys and fireplaces of the Canberra Services Club will be the only things left standing in a fortnight when a demolition crew finishes the clean-up of the burnt-out Manuka site. The other items salvaged after the April blaze two doors, windows and chairs from Old Parliament House will be…