Submission on Master Plan for the Stromlo Forest Park

The Weston Creek Community Council welcomes the latest Master Plan for the Stromlo Forest Park.  The new swimming pool would be a welcome addition for all residents of Weston Creek and Molonglo and the road cycling proposal around Mt Stromlo will make life safer for many cyclists who now ride on the roads but we need to ensure that other current users, equestrians,… Continue reading

WCCC Submission on the 2016-17 Budget

WCCC’s major concern in framing the forthcoming ACT Budget is to address the needs of the Weston Creek Community. Some of the services they require have been requested numerous times over a number of years. It is frustrating to observe that they will be provided to the new Molonglo Community or the Woden community and once more the people of… Continue reading

Fethertson Gardens Winter ’15 Newsletter

The Fetherston Gardens Friends (FGF) have been active over the winter period removing woody weeds, ivy and blackberry and have our dedicated team of volunteers to thank for the regenerating work, giving of their time and skills to many garden tasks. We continue a wonderful partnership with TAMS, Parkcare, Weston Creek Community Council (WCCC) who fully support our volunteer commitment… Continue reading

VIDEO: Tips to stay safe during swooping season

Magpies are an iconic part of life in Canberra. Their distinctive chortling sounds can help lift our spirits whilst their ability to consume vast quantities of insects, particularly damaging lawn scarab grubs, make them a welcome visitor to our gardens. During swooping season, however, they can sometimes make us feel uneasy being outdoors. There are a few simple tips you… Continue reading

Stronger Communities Grants – Does your community organisation have a project which could benefit from funding?

Expressions of interest are being sought for grants under the Stronger Communities Program. The program asks Members of Parliament to engage with their electorate to recommend funding for capital projects that improve community participation and contribute to the vibrancy and viability of the community. Announced in the 2015 Federal Budget, the grants program will deliver $150,000 per year for two… Continue reading

Bonfire night makes a fiery comeback at Weston Creek

Canberra hosted its first Winter Farewell Bonfire Festival at the old Weston Creek school playing fields on the weekend, with hundreds of families turning out to enjoy some old-fashioned fun. The event organised by the Weston Creek Community Council (WCCC) and the ACT Government was to farewell the winter chill and welcome the spring. Chris Leach brought his family from… Continue reading

ACT Basin Priority Project

Council received a second briefing on the ACT Basin Priority project at last Wednesday’s [29 July 15] Public Meeting.  This Project is a joint ACT and Commonwealth Project to improve long term water quality in the ACT and Murrumbidgee River systems.  In essence there are 6 regions being looked at and Weston Creek and Molonglo are part of the Lower… Continue reading

Winter Farewell Festival-Weston Creek Saturday 15 Aug

Cast off the winter blues and welcome the coming of Spring at Canberra’s first ever ‘Winter Farewell Festival’.   Organised by Weston Creek Community Council, in partnership with the ACT Government the festival is being held on Saturday 15 August at the old Weston Creek Primary School Playing Fields. A huge bonfire, music, food and drink and lots of activities for… Continue reading