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Council unhappy with Proposed Bus Network
Council has provided a detailed submission on the proposed Bus network. Our biggest concerns are the impact on Cooleman Court, commuters and school children. Continue reading
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Fethertson Gardens general information
Traffic issues Raised by Council In March 2018 and Roads ACT Response
Council raised several issues with RoadsACT on traffic issues on Streeton Drive and Heysen Street in March 2018. We have now received a response from Roads ACT. Continue reading
ACT Budget – Rates, Cost of Living & Flexible Bus
The cost of living pressures are an issue for many older citizens. As announced several months ago, there will be a $50 increase to the utilities concession from 1 July 2018 taking the total payment to $654 a year. With winter upon us it is hoped this will provide some relief for households managing their winter energy consumption, especially those… Continue reading
The Minister Responds – Petition on Coombs Local Shopping Centre and an Open Letter
Minister Mick Gentleman MLA, Minister for Planning and Land Management, has replied to our petition. A Public petition has been established on Change.org seeking public accountability from the developer of the Coombs local shopping centre. Continue reading
New Bus Network Proposal Released
Transport Canberra have released a new Bus Network Proposal for discussion and implementation in January 2019. They will present at tonight’s Council meeting. Continue reading
The ACT Budget and Weston Creek
The following are the main items identified in the ACT Budget that affect us in Weston Creek and Molonglo: Continue reading
Council Appears before the Augmented ACT Electoral Commission
Council Chair, Tom Anderson, appeared today and gave evidence to the Augmented ACT Electoral Commission. He stated that the Woden Town Centre, as a minimum, must be moved into the proposed Electorate of Bean so that it is with the vast majority of electors that it services. Continue reading
Tradies site in Woden
Council is very concerned that there is no consideration by the planners of congestion, public spaces and community facilities for the Woden Town Centre and the Woden Community. The comparison between the Precinct Plan for Woden when compared with Belconnen is chalk and cheese. Continue reading
Molonglo Information Night
The Suburban Land Agency is hosting another Molonglo Valley Community Information Night on Thursday 24 May 2018 between 7pm and 9pm at Charles Weston School. This event will be live streamed to the Molonglo Valley Mingle Facebook page and will include a Q&A session. These videos will also be uploaded to the Molonglo Valley Mingle page on the Suburban Land Agency website. Continue reading
Our Community believes that it is the responsibility of the Government of Australia to fully fund these Institutions.
Over the years we have seen a relentless drive by successive Governments to diminish these Institutions through continued budget reductions whether they be through the so-called “efficiency dividend” or other cuts. Our community believes that there is a Community Service Obligation on the Parliament of Australia and its Members and Senators to fully fund these Institutions to enable them to operate for the benefit of all Australians. Continue reading