Residents hope train will derail project
John Thistleton Whether a flight of fantasy or visionary, the high-speed train is already affecting development.
Proposed fire station angers residents
John Thistleton All Pialligo people wanted was a park, now they're likely to get a fire station.
Taxpayers to fund new airport fire station
John Thistleton ACT taxpayers will pay for a new fire station for Canberra Airport's retail and business park as well as surrounding suburbs.
Shooters set sights on club centenary
John Thistleton A rush of blood would often lead men in earlier times to take up arms and join new rifle clubs around Australia to defend their communities.
No luck for thieves
John Thistleton Bag snatchers and thieves are not having much luck in Canberra, with a woman in Dickson being the latest to thwart an attempted robbery.
Nishi payment dispute close to resolution
John Thistleton An argument over payments on the Nishi mixed-use development at Acton is close to resolution according to the administrator appointed to sort out the financial collapse.
Lake land plan a 'waste of money'
John Thistleton A new plan for Canberra fills prominent land around Lake Burley Griffin with apartments for rich people, instead of nationally significant buildings, says a long-term Canberra town planner.
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.
Fiery reception at airport opening
John Thistleton A truck burst into flames on Wednesday morning during the opening of Canberra's new terminal.
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.
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Historic city to celebrate in style
John Thistleton A grand cathedral project is one of many events to mark Goulburn's 150th anniversary.
Building and business name in frame for arts
John Thistleton He made his mark with cranes and concrete, now John Hindmarsh is immersed in the arts, and leading the next growth phase in Canberra's cultural development.
Gungahlin gears up for $2b home build
John Thistleton The ACT government forecasts more than $2 billion worth of home building in Gungahlin's new suburbs over the next 15 years.
No parking earmarked for $2.7m Lyons upgrade
John Thistleton Traders in Lyons shopping centre will receive new tenancies and neighbours, but no additional parking under plans lodged for a $2.69 million redevelopment.
Real estate dispute tests Stanhope law
John Thistleton The ACT's unique anti-gazumping legislation is being tested for the first time.
Thieves steal Christmas from charity appeal
John Thistleton St John's Care director Sue Jordan has a message for thieves who smashed open a door and stole gift cards meant for Christmas presents for children of struggling parents.
Kayaker happy to greet the dawn after darkest hours
John Thistleton Paul Jurak was in such excruciating agony he could not push the clutch in when his car arrived at Canberra Hospital's accident and emergency ward.
Power connections restarted
John Thistleton WorkSafe ACT has lifted a ban on ActewAGL doing underground electricity connections, but customers could be waiting a while yet to move into new homes.
Repairs begin on De Salis Cemetery
John Thistleton Ground-penetrating radar has scanned an historic, rain-damaged grave at Tharwa to identify the location of 16 bodies.
Heritage in the way of theatre upgrade
John Thistleton The National Film and Sound Archive, a heritage icon in Canberra, believes a business imperative and reaching a wider audience in remote locations is worth compromising heritage values of its art...
