Belconnen footpath closed over fears of collapse
John Thistleton ACT WorkSafe has closed a lane and footpath on Eastern Valley Way over fears of collapse.
Belconnen traffic congestion dangerous for fire trucks
John Thistleton The sooner Belconnen fire station is moved out of the town centre the better because of traffic congestion, the union representing 350 fire fighters in the ACT says.
Police investigate Belconnen aggravated robbery
John Thistleton Three men threatened a young Belconnen couple and made off with their wallets on Saturday night.
Belconnen bus crash survivor recalls angel of mercy
John Thistleton Thirty years after he was thrown through an ACTION bus window, Peter Donnellan has scant memory of a mystery woman who helped him through his ordeal.
Crime
Police say man leads high speed car chase
John Thistleton A 25-year-old man who tried running from police after leaving a car involved in long pursuit through Canberra’s north, at speeds up to 125 km/h, has been caught and charged with numerous traffic...
Meat and greet still has its place as shops drop
John Thistleton Butchers are fading from Canberra's suburban shopping centres, except a few who stick to Garran like sausage mince.
Crace scores supersized Supabarn in new retail hub
John Thistleton David Guigni will have an even bigger load of groceries to put away in November.
Grocers relaunch Woolies lease fight
John Thistleton Two Gungahlin supermarkets have launched a fresh attempt to make Woolworths at Bonner comply with its lease.
Residents seek tougher protection
John Thistleton Inner south residents want precinct codes enforceable by law to protect the character of their neighbourhoods.
Rewriting on the wall after demolition
John Thistleton A bizarre demolition in prestigious Yarralumla could lead to a rewriting of planning regulations.
Duplex's razing leaves cul-de-sac in fear
John Thistleton The Great Depression brought the first duplex homes to Canberra, followed by another surge after World War II.
Woden site sells for $4.5m
John Thistleton Canberra-owned Demac Property has paid $4.55 million at auction for a large development site on Melrose Drive at Woden Town Centre.
Against the odds, bettongs get second chance
John Thistleton A lingering, truffle-laden honeymoon nearly a year after a marriage made in heaven on Canberra's sheltered outskirts could lead to only one thing.
Supermarket cap 'Libs idea'
John Thistleton The Canberra Liberals have accused the ACT government of copying its latest supermarket policy from the opposition.
Cockies are back, with mischief on their minds
John Thistleton After a summer of breeding Canberra's white cockatoos are back in town, tearing into mischief.
Woolworths stalled? Not so, say minnows
John Thistleton Woolworths' claim of not growing its market share of the Australian grocery market since 2007 has surprised smaller grocery retailers in Canberra.
Woden offices take on second life as hotel
John Thistleton An adaptive re-use project will add more hotel rooms to Canberra's south.
Glut of units drives down rents
Stephanie Anderson, John Thistleton AN INFLUX of developments has pushed Canberra's rental market to new levels of supply as anecdotal reports of discounted rents begin to emerge.
All hell breaks out in neighbourhood battle over trees
John Thistleton The fiery autumn colours of Manchurian pear and claret ash trees in Nicholls will match the mood of a neighbourhood split on whether to axe the trees or keep them.
Screeching possums shatter suburban calm
John Thistleton Their big eyes, little pink noses and long whiskers melt hearts, but possums have a dark side.
