Peacocks trapped in program
From City Chronicle 7 May 2013 A number of troublesome peacocks have been caught in Canberra’s first feral peacock trapping program. More…
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Hall’s history helped hold city together
From City Chronicle 23 April 2013 Albert Hall has been a centrepiece of civic life in Canberra for more than 85 years but there is an urgent need to track down stories about the Hall before they are lost forever. More…
Govt to evict pesky neighbours
From the City Chronicle 23 April 2013 A flock of feral peacocks has divided Narrabundah residents into those who love the birds and those who hate the noise, faeces and damage they create in the suburb. More…
Jerrabomberra Wetlands open day 28 April 2013
The Friends of Jerrabomberra Wetlands are holding an open day on Sunday 28 April 2013, from 9.30am. For all the details see this Flyer.
Summary of Q & A after the Health Care Public Forum held on 16 April 2013
The Inner South Canberra Community Council public forum on Tuesday 16 April 2013 focussed on the availability of health infrastructure and services in our part of Canberra. The HealthCare Consumers Association, Medicare Local and other community health representatives presented and discussed a range of information on this important subject. The…
Brumbies housing project approved
From ABC News 5 April 2013 The ACT Government has approved a controversial proposal by the Brumbies Super Rugby club for a 131 housing unit project on the site of the training headquarters.
Recognition for Marion Mahony Griffin
From ABC 8 April 2013 A view from the summit of Mount Ainslie will be named after Marion Mahony Griffin to commemorate her contribution to the design of Canberra.
Cafe couple’s dream had unusual beginnings
From Canberra Times 31 March 2013 They served 400,000 cups of coffee but after 15 years, Elaine and Brent Richter are moving out of Yarralumla and remembering the day the dream began on the back of an envelope.
Embassies unlikely for Stirling Park
From Canberra Times 28 March 2013 New embassies are unlikely to be built in Stirling Park after a parliamentary inquiry backed objections of residents to the controversial proposal, and criticised the ad hoc approach to allocating land for new missions.
Brumbies win at what cost?
From Canberra Times 6 April 2013 Brumbies chief executive Andrew Fagan can be well pleased with Simon Corbell’s decision to use his ministerial call-in powers to approve a development application by the club to build a large apartment complex in Griffith. Final approval for the DA had been more or…
Residents upset at Brumbies approval
from Canberra Times 5 April 2013 A residents group says it is a disgrace that Sustainable Development Minister Simon Corbell has used his call-in power to approve the Brumbies’ controversial 131-unit development at Griffith.
Duplex’s razing leaves cul-de-sac in fear
From Canberra Times 4 April 2013 The Great Depression brought the first duplex homes to Canberra, followed by another surge after World War II. Today their wide, two-storey frames define many of Canberra’s older streetscapes, now nicer or nastier depending on their additions and alterations. Demolition of one half of…