Offices likely for large sites in CBD
John Thistleton Two significant orders for new offices for the ACT and Commonwealth governments should trigger development projects on large sites in Canberra's central business district.
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.
Green thumb a helping hand for seedlings
John Thistleton Pigtails and a floppy hat frame Sue Connelly's bright blue eyes on this crisp Sunday morning at Scottsdale, a bush regeneration reserve south of Canberra.
Defiance in the wind out where Banjo was a boy
John Thistleton Harry Robinson keeps a firm rein on his stallion, Trump. The Australian stock horse is full of high spirits in the Illalong hills west of Yass, where Banjo Paterson grew up and watched Pardon win a...
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.
Rewriting on the wall after demolition
John Thistleton A bizarre demolition in prestigious Yarralumla could lead to a rewriting of planning regulations.
Biggest burn in 30 years for Namadgi Park
John Thistleton A large amount of smoke over Namadgi Park will be visible from Canberra on Wednesday as firefighters begin the biggest controlled burn in the territory in three decades.
Pialligo farmers battle to maintain lifestyle
John Thistleton Pialligo orchardists Ken and Fay Kerrison are near their wits end on how to slow Canberra's urban sprawl.
Batemans bowlers left looking for greener pastures
John Thistleton Batemans Bay lawn bowlers are incredulous over the loss of $6 million worth of greens, their licensed club and equipment in just three years.
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.
Tarago rail crossing among the worst: train drivers
John Thistleton Train drivers say Lake Bathurst level crossing near Tarago east of Canberra is among the 10 worst level crossings in NSW.
Builders welcome debate on 'confusing' new planning laws
John Thistleton Canberra's builders have welcomed a forthcoming debate in the ACT Legislative Assembly about contentious new planning laws, which they believe will add tens of thousands of dollars to the price of a...
A source of pride from tree to bottle
John Thistleton Speckled, disfigured and feral, these little apples have found a family who loves them.
Farmers fear ill wind in expansion of turbine plan
John Thistleton An explosion of proposed wind farms near Canberra and their divisive nature have turned communities against them, the Liberal candidate for Hume claims.
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.
Majura roos in sights of cullers
John Thistleton The battle lines are already being drawn - animal liberation activists are training new volunteers to interrupt kangaroo culls in Canberra soon.
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.
Supermarket cap 'Libs idea'
John Thistleton The Canberra Liberals have accused the ACT government of copying its latest supermarket policy from the opposition.
New planning laws wreak havoc on home designs
John Thistleton Homes in Canberra's newest residential suburb of Wright are a disaster of design, say architects and builders.
Majura Parkway to flank solar fields
John Thistleton We may be the national capital, but on the roads into Canberra we'll soon look like the solar city.
