cafe gazebo removed after complaints
From City Chronicle 5 March 2013 A gazebo built in public space by a Manuka eatery was ordered to be removed within hours of being installed after residnts complained to TAMS. More…
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New preschool set for Deakin
From City Chronicle 5 March 2013 Construction is expected to begin within weeks on $1.5m preschool facilities in Deakin. More…
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…
Centenary of Canberra community information sessions
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…
Manuka lights fantastic, and so was the atmosphere
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
Nights of secrets cave under weight of law
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
Foreign Affairs enters embassy row
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
Yarralumla development plans hit a brick wall
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
Cricket fans hit for six for bad parking
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
Dazzled just by looking at the lights
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…
Chairman’s Chronicle column
from the City Chronicle 15 January 2013 This year is shaping up as a big one for the Inner South Canberra Community Council. There is no shortage of issues that, if not managed carefully by the ACT and Federal Governments, will impact adversely on the quality of life of inner…
Cushions fail to calm residents
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…