ACT politics has come a long way since the days of no-self-government in 1989. Voters now generally accept the validity of the ACT Government and expect Members of the Legislative Assembly and candidates to understand their local area and the issues they face in their day-to-day lives. Not only has the acceptance of local government [...]
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Fetherston Gardens to get an upgrade
In great news for Weston Creek, Fetherston Gardens in Weston is to get an upgrade. ACT Chief Minister and Minister for Territory and Municipal Services, Katy Gallagher, has invited Canberrans to provide feedback on the proposed upgrade. Fetherston Gardens, which opened in 1974, was part of the former Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) School of [...]
New NBN Rollout Map for Gungahlin
NBN Co. has released an interactive map showing the rollout areas in Gungahlin. Work has commenced in Ngunnawal, Amaroo & Gungahlin with the rollout to continue in the next 12 months in Amaroo, Crace, Franklin, Gungahlin, Harrison, Lyneham, Mitchell, Ngunnawal, Nicholls, Palmerston and Watson.
Candidate for Molonglo at the 2012 ACT Legislative Assembly election
I am very honoured to have been preselected as a candidate for ACT Labor in Molonglo at the 2012 Legislative Assembly election. My aim is to bring fresh ideas, energy and experience to the ACT legislative assembly as part of the Labor Government’s 4th term. I advocate a future for Canberra based on innovation, integrity [...]
NBN rollout extended in Gungahlin
Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Stephen Conroy, yesterday announced an extension of the NBN rollout in Gungahlin. Work is already under way to deliver the NBN to 6,000 premises in Gungahlin, but that will grow to over 20,000 during the next 12 months. A detailed map [...]
Common Ground Canberra receives funding in ACT budget
ACT Treasurer Katy Gallagher has announced that Common Ground Canberra will receive $150,000 in funding for a feasibility study into the project. This is exciting news for our Board and supporters and reflects what I believe is a strong level of support across the community.
Creation of a Canberra Centenary Poet Laureate
An Open Letter to the ACT Chief Minister, and Minister for the Arts and Heritage, Jon Stanhope. Dear Chief Minister, As we approach Canberra’s Centenary in just over two years, people are turning their attention to how we should celebrate the occasion. There has been discussion about hosting significant sporting matches, providing a focus on [...]
