Capital Football Round 4 action of the NPL Women was headlined by top of the table Belconnen United’s 4-2 victory over a resilient Gungahlin United on their return to McKellar Park. Scott Conlon’s team went ahead early despite the visitors’ front-footed start to the match, making the most of Gungahlin’s giveaway of possession to open the scoring through Alyssa Di-Campli, courtesy of a well-weighted ball across the face by Alina Roberts. Belconnen was the better side in the second half, and made it two just minutes before the break, as, not for the first time in the half, the Blue Devils’ unrelenting midfield pressure won the ball back, before Anneke Corry’s cross found Keira Bobbin who put home comfortably. Both Belconnen wingers were constant threats in the first half and were at it again just four minutes into the second half, as Alina Roberts beat Ivy Stevens and cut it back for Bobbin’s second, and Roberts’ second assist of the contest. Marcial Munoz’s side needed someone to step up to drag the Gunners back into the game, and that player was Bonnie Young, converting from close range on 54 minutes off the back of a superb team move, before 18 minutes later cutting inside and scoring a stunning long-distance strike that flew over Matilde Laurel-Tighe in goals to reduce the deficit to one. Despite the momentum it generated for Gungahlin, Belconnen emphasised their early case for becoming champions by managing the game effectively and clinically killing off the game with four minutes left, as Alyssa Di-Campli turned home her second following an Alex Martens assist. Over at Kambah 2 Tuggeranong United grabbed an enormous three points in the battle at the bottom against ANU WFC, defeating the University club 1-0 to leapfrog them into seventh place. With both sides winless, and ANU goalless, so far in 2025, the prospect of a win, and what it could do for either team’s season would’ve been no doubt in the mind of both coaches heading into the match. Despite dominating the majority of the match, it took the home side 66 minutes to find the breakthrough, in the second half which saw Ian Toms’ eleven look increasingly likely to win their first of the season. Following a good performance for Tuggeranong in Round 3, Acacia Argento was her side’s difference maker again, scoring after a Lena Christopherson cross was headed into her path, which she controlled and hit superbly past Charlotte Doldissen in ANU’s net to make it 1-0, a goal which proved to be enough to present last season’s bottom team with a first win of the campaign, and a first since 2023. Over at Ainslie Field 2, Canberra Olympic made it back-to-back league wins with a narrow 2-1 victory over Majura FC. The home side came into the match off the back of an 8-0 hammering to Gungahlin, while Olympic’s success over Gungahlin in the cup gave an indication that Frank Cachia’s squad are getting back to their best. The two opponents couldn’t be separated at half time, however just ten minutes into the second period Majura took the lead, following a turnover of possession presenting the ball to Abigail Richards. The midfielder’s pinpoint long pass beat a high Olympic backline and found Olivia Martiniello, who turned Lead Carnegie inside out before scoring a well-deserved first goal in the NPL Women’s, having made an eye-catching start to life in the top tier. The away side wasn’t behind for long however, after Elke Aitolu, sitting in a more advanced position, found a yard of space, and with the ball rolling across her struck a long-range stunner into the top corner to bring it back to 1-1. Majura may feel somewhat unlucky in the way they were eventually beaten, as another spectacular goal proved to be enough to hand Cachia’s side the victory, this time through Alyse Jensen, who found plenty of space at the top of the box, before striking past Ingrid Laursen to wrap up three important points for Olympic. The final match of the round saw West Canberra Wanderers taste defeat for the first time this season against Canberra Croatia, losing 2-1 at Deakin Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Donned in a purple variation of their home shirt in celebration of Female Football Week, Musie Elongo’s side made a bright start to proceedings, opening the scoring 12 minutes in following Michaela Thornton’s hit from outside the box, which found its way past stand-in goalkeeper Ellen Brown, deputising for Gabrielle O’Brien after an early injury. Usually an outfield player, Brown deserves credit for stepping up to take the place of O’Brien, and despite conceding a second goal to Croatia on 33 minutes, there was nothing the goalkeeper could do, following another dangerous delivery from Bella Barac which was flicked on by Arusha Chew, finding Ellie Raymond to tap home at the back post. While Croatia dominated the first period, Steve Rohan-Jones’ side grew more into the game in the second half, and were rewarded on 76 minutes, as a cross from Zoe Halpin found its way to Alex Gidis, who tapped into an empty net to bring the Wanderers back into the game. Despite a late push West Canberra were unable to find an equaliser, creating a three point-gap between the chasing pack and Belconnen United in first. Majura FC 1 (Martiniello 55’) Canberra Olympic 2 (Aitolu 72’, Jensen 79’) Belconnen United 4 (Di-Campli 6’, 86’, Bobbin 39’, 49’) Gungahlin United 2 (Young 54’. 73’) Tuggeranong United 1 (Argento 65’) ANU WFC 0 Canberra Croatia 2 (Thornton 13’, Raymond 33’) West Canberra Wanderers 1 (Gidis 76’) 10: Tamara COCHRANE (West Canberra Wanderers) 5: Keira BOBBIN (Belconnen United), Alyssa DI-CAMPLI (Belconnen United) 4: Megan CASTLE (Gungahlin United), Carmel LYNCH (Majura FC), Bonnie YOUNG (Gungahlin United) 3: Alexandra GIDIS (West Canberra Wanderers), Zoe HALPIN (West Canberra Wanderers), Alex MARTENS (Belconnen United), Own GOALS 2: Liliana ALTAMORE (Belconnen United), Acacia ARGENTO (Tuggeranong United), Isabella BARAC (Canberra Croatia), Tia BURRIDGE (Canberra Olympic), Arusha CHEW (Canberra Croatia), Sofia FURLANETTO (Majura FC), Alyse JENSEN (Canberra Olympic), Katrina PERIC (Canberra Olympic), Nikita PERRY (Canberra Olympic) 3: Zoe HALPIN (West Canberra Wanderers), Perri NASH (West Canberra Wanderers), Audrey WARD (West Canberra Wanderers) 2: Isabella BARAC (Canberra Croatia), Arusha CHEW (Canberra Croatia), Tamara COCHRANE (West Canberra Wanderers), Natalie DE MARCO (Gungahlin United), Stella DE MARCO (Gungahlin United), Chelsea HATELY (Gungahlin United), Isabella HINDMARSH (Belconnen United), Alex MARTENS (Belconnen United), Abigail RICHARDS (Majura FC), Alina ROBERTS (Belconnen United), Darby WHITELEY (Gungahlin United) Football House, Unit 2 / 3 Phipps Close, Deakin, ACT, 2600 All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueVikram Salhotra took the Teaching Quality Institute to the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal senior member Warwick Neville dismissed the application Mr Salhotra's working with vulnerable people card (WWVP) was suspended in December 2023 he was only permitted to work at Gungahlin College and not have any other contact with ACT students or staff members He had to be signed off by Gungahlin College principal Priscilla Wray every term to continue teaching Ms Wray informed Mr Salhotra that his behaviour did not meet teaching quality institute standards Several maths teaching staff had complained about him Picture by Elesa Kurtz"Among other concerns noted were 'antagonistic communication styles becoming argumentative about following course co-ordinator instructions absences during assessment times that impact staff workload and negative behaviours in the staff room," the decision said Ms Wray told the Teaching Quality Institute that Mr Salhotra was not meeting relevant standards She said that Mr Salhotra did not accept her advice and sent multiple emails and meeting requests cc-ing staff members throughout the week and weekend He said in correspondence that he missed informal cues in conflict resolution and was working with a counsellor to improve cognitive patterns He had occasionally sought clarification of matters that had been misinterpreted possibly because he spoke English as a second language Mr Salhotra said he was subject to racism at work providing correspondence of alleged racism "He said that he was committed to working hard and improving his skills," the decision said Mr Salhotra said he had made efforts to improve his relationships with colleagues including apologising to the director of the mathematics department at Gungahlin College He intended "to dress professionally at work (including keeping his shoes on in the staff room) [and] to ensure that he does not contact staff via 'personal phone or messages' and to follow instructions from his line manager" He said the suspension of teacher registration would severely impact him personally and professionally especially as the primary provider for his family In a meeting to discuss the matter on September 2 notes were recorded that since the meeting was scheduled Mr Salhotra had "engaged in many unreasonable demands for immediate meeting and resolution of personal issues from senior leadership and their EA which could be considered to be bordering on harassment from some perspectives" Mr Salhotra said he did not have the opportunity to "explain" and "made a range of other comments and complaints" in the first meeting "[Mr Salhotra] said that he was shocked with the information presented to him about his conduct and expressed concern that they had not been raised with him beforehand," the decision said He later said some accusations were "modest" such as that he removed his shoes and socks He denied removing his socks and said he only removed his shoes briefly A letter dated September 12 notified Mr Salhotra that his teacher registration would be suspended saying his responses to allegations against him were not properly reviewed and he was not given sufficient time to respond saying Mr Salhotra and the Teaching Quality Institute were in regular communication about his requirements for registration of concerns regarding his conduct at Gungahlin College and the complaints from his colleagues at the College," Mr Neville wrote Lanie is an ACT politics and health reporter at The Canberra Times. She previously worked as City Reporter and was a trainee for the masthead. You can contact her at lanie.tindale@canberratimes.com.au or lanietindalejourno@protonmail.com. Today's top stories curated by our news team Don't miss updates on news about the Public Service Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters Your exclusive preview of David Pope's latest cartoon Join our weekly poll for Canberra Times readers We've selected the best reading for your weekend Get the latest property and development news here tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Your digital replica of Today's Paper Test your skills with interactive crosswords The new Gungahlin Community Centre will meet the needs of a growing population Construction on the new community centre in Gungahlin has begun The new centre will meet the needs of the rapidly growing Gungahlin community It will be used for a variety of occasions and functions The new facility will also include a dedicated youth centre which will provide tailored training It will be conveniently located in the heart of the Gungahlin Town Centre There will be accessible public parking on site with secure bike parking and end-of-trip facilities available to use Gunners Place will continue to service the Gungahlin community The temporary community centre – run by Barnardos Australia – has been located on Gribble Street in Gungahlin since December 2023 Gunners Place will remain until construction of the new community centre is complete in early 2026 To view the designs for the Gungahlin Community Centre and stay up to date with construction progress, visit the Built for CBR website Kendrick Lamar will headline Spilt Milk 2025 in Canberra on Saturday 13 December Funding has been provided to over 2,500 Canberra families through the Future of Education Equity Fund Construction will begin soon on the new South Tuggeranong Health Centre in Conder We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region Our CBR is the ACT Government’s key channel to connect with Canberrans and keep you up-to-date with what’s happening in the city You can easily opt in or out of the newsletter subscription at any time Tigers FC leads the way in the National Premier League under-23 division following their 3-1 win over Tuggeranong United at the Australian Institute of Sport A fourth goal of the season from Thinley Dorji put Tigers ahead early on but Anthony Antoniak responded in kind for Tuggeranong with his fourth goal of the season it was a fourth of the year from Coper Heagney that restored the lead for Tigers The match was in the balance until the closing stages when Zachary Ilijoski netted the home team’s third goal to secure the points Canberra Croatia suffered a first defeat of the season in the NPL competition as they slumped to a 0-2 defeat to Gungahlin United at Gungahlin Enclosed on Friday evening Having won three from three and facing a Gunners side who had won twice from three outings Croatia were on then backfoot early as Fabian Olivares opened the scoring inside three minutes And it was Olivares who sealed the points for Gunners in the 64th minute with his second goal of the match to send the Gungahlin supporters home happy on a cold evening O’Connor Knights moved up into third place in the league as they defeated  Queanbeyan City 3-2 at O’Connor Enclosed on Saturday afternoon Rocco Di Placido put the Knights in front after just two minutes and when Jack Janke banged home for two some seven minutes before the interval the Knights were on course for a third win of the year That was confirmed eight minutes after the resumption of play when Ivan Dzaja secured the points by adding the third There was a nervy ending as late goals from Aleksandar Dordevic and Seth Bonnett threatened a late comeback City falling just short of a remarkable recovery The points were shared at Stryda Park as Monaro Panthers and Yoogali SC both scored in the first-half as the match ended in a 1-1 draw Leo Vanderpol gave the hosts a twentieth minute advantage but Kaide Castle levelled matters up eleven minutes later and both teams went close but had to settle for the draw Ilijoski 82’) Tuggeranong United 1 (Antoniak 18’) Dzaja 53’) Queanbeyan City 2 (Dordevic 76’ Monaro Panthers 1 (Vanderpol 20’) Yoogali SC 1 (Castle 31’) The best local news sent straight to your inbox every workday Make a donation and support the future of journalism and media diversity in the ACT Reader NIZAM YOOSUF laments about the design of public car parks in Gungahlin to the extent he reckons he’s found the worst in Australia One day I returned to the car park to find my beautiful car badly smashed in the rear by another car I see people struggling to park their SUVs and large sedans between cars or between a car and a concrete post It’s a nightmare we all drivers go through It’s because of the so-called car park “standard” which was defined long before many of the present generation of retirees were born some shoppers force their shopping trolleys between parked cars if you like to experience Australia’s worst underground car park drive into the K-mart carpark in Gungahlin I am convinced that the two entry-exit points were designed by primary schoolkids who have just learned about acute and 90-degree angles What an effort to get our car windows aligned to access the ticket machine Make sure you are on top of your blood-pressure medications let’s build a new 86-child Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Centre,” says an interstate developer right opposite the busy entrance to Weetangera Primary School’s car park on the busy Southwell Street that most days becomes one-way as it accommodates pre-school and sports oval traffic and parking “Set the ECEC Centre on the high side of the street front it with a 26-space car park and garbage bin space backed by a one and two-storey Does ACT Planning do any research to plan for future ECEC centres in appropriate locations With its impact on road safety and the suburban amenity of the area this is most certainly not an appropriate site Should the commercial interest of a developer be given precedence over safety and legitimate concerns of residents “The (army) ordered the destruction of the ghetto People were forced to leap from burning buildings as they were destroyed by tanks and flame throwers “Some tried to escape through the sewers but the (army) injected poison gas “Overcrowding exacerbated the spread of disease lack of medical supplies meant that diseases quickly became epidemics “Residents were provided starvation rations only about half of them burnt alive or suffocated.”  That’s a brief summary of the Nazi response to the 1943 Warsaw Ghetto Uprising by 700-750 poorly-armed Jewish resistance fighters trying to delay the final clearance to the death camps Reflecting on the parallels between now and then can any member of the Canberra Jewish community continue to justify the war in Gaza I assume that at least some have made their opposition known to the Israeli embassy and invite others to join you outside the embassy the IDF conscientious objectors and the thousands of Israeli protestors defending democracy in Tel Aviv against the Netanyahu government While Peter Dutton would always protest that he would never kiss Donald Trump’s ass it is easy to imagine him burbling and genuflecting to the one he quickly and admiringly labelled as “shrewd” and “a big thinker” the treatment Australia might receive and the requirements imposed if the Coalition’s economic and diplomatic power posse of Dutton Hume and Cash took off for neo-liberal and deal-making chats and negotiations in Washington aided by a newly appointed ambassador to the US and special trade engagement envoy Tony Abbott because they are already busily immersed in lucrative right-wing podium strutting policy advising and lobbying work in the US then others of their ideological ilk and competence who would be eager for new cosy Coalition gigs Australia would need much more than the “thoughts and prayers” of dozens of world leaders to survive such an expedition and its aftermath No wonder the Coalition parties want voters to think about an LNP world that is no further away than the local petrol bowser and focuses on offering even more economically irresponsible and costly promises of handouts instead of solid there’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in Canberra If you trust our work online and want to enforce the power of independent voices Every dollar of support is invested back into our journalism to help keep citynews.com.au strong and free Become a supporter No. The K-Mart car park is far from being the worst in Gungahlin. But the entry/exit points are in the wrong positions for traffic flow over a certain number of cars and the maintenance of the boom gates is poor. But like not increasing the number of lifts when the annexe was built, the space is only a rent revenue generating device, and once you realise that, you can draw on some inner piece. Cartoonist PAUL DORIN would vote for anything if you'd let him! "When I hobble to the shop, they push past, not a thought about how we faced danger, lost friends so they could enjoy trauma-free, latte-sipping lives." Anzac Day was just days ago. Columnist HUGH SELBY bears witness to a painful week. "I do not believe that Trump will be successful in his attack on American democracy. The resistance is too deeply ingrained in the American psyche for a phony Wizard of Oz to prevail," writes Gadfly columnist ROBERT MACKLIN.  Make a donation and support the future of journalism and media diversity in the ACT. Get CityNews in your inbox. Daily. The best local news sent straight to your inbox every workday! CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Yerrabi Pond District Park has recently been upgraded you’ve likely spotted some construction and maintenance activity in your neighbourhood The ACT Government has been busy upgrading some of your favourite spots on the northside A visit to Yerrabi Pond District Park always makes for a fun family day out Further upgrades are underway and are expected to be completed by May 2025 (weather permitting) Find out more. It’s going to get easier to walk cycle and travel around Gungahlin Active travel designs for 13 new routes are in the works Find out more Recent maintenance works means Canberrans can enjoy smoother rides on: Dog poo bag dispensers and bins are also available Find out more Construction has begun to build a new non-denominational memorial hall and condolence lounge It will accommodate approximately 100 people It’s expected to be completed early 2026 Find out more. Find out more about what’s been happening in Gungahlin. Kendrick Lamar will headline Spilt Milk 2025 in Canberra on Saturday 13 December. Funding has been provided to over 2,500 Canberra families through the Future of Education Equity Fund. This National Volunteer Week, learn about some of our local volunteers. Construction will begin soon on the new South Tuggeranong Health Centre in Conder. 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All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueAt 5.45pm an ACT emergency services agency spokesman said the lane would not be closed for more than 30 minutes It comes after one southbound lane on Gungahlin Drive was closed about 5.15pm after a single-car crash in Mitchell The incident occurred just north of the intersection with Sandford Street. ACT Fire & Rescue, the ACT Ambulance Service and ACT Policing are at the scene No injuries have been reported at either incidents The lane is expected to remain closed for an hour and motorists have been asked to choose an alternative route Email me on bageshri.s@canberratimes.com.au or send confidential tips to bageshri.s@proton.me Paths will be improved across the Gungahlin region 2024–25 ACT Budget snapshot – Gungahlin With the ACT’s population set to reach 500,000 people by the end of 2027 the 2024–25 ACT Budget is funding the services and infrastructure this growing city needs the ACT Government is delivering more public health services providing cost of living relief for those who need it most Some of the projects funded in Gungahlin include: The new North Gungahlin Health Centre The 2024–25 ACT Budget will include funding for the design and construction of a new health centre in North Gungahlin The North Gungahlin Health Centre will be built on Kingsland Parade in Casey conveniently close to the shopping centre and other facilities The centre will provide more free health services closer to where people need them with easier access to preventative health services and treatment for chronic disease More community facilities The ACT Government is currently working through additional community uses for the remaining blocks on the 2.4-hectare site in Casey The Government has already committed to a study on traffic and transport improvements surrounding the Casey Group Centre The 2024–25 ACT Budget will also support: The Government will undertake planning for priority road works in the Gungahlin District identified from the Gungahlin Transport Plan This includes possible road widening and intersection upgrades to deliver more efficient and sustainable transport modes to manage traffic growth and to improve safety and travel times This initiative will be jointly funded through the National Partnership Agreement on Land Transport Infrastructure with the Commonwealth Government Funding received through the 2024–25 ACT Budget will see improvements made to paths across the Gungahlin cyclists and those riding scooters can expect to see better line marking completed missing links and more lighting as they exercise or head to and from work More housing for Gungahlin The ACT Government’s Indicative Land Release Program for 2024–25 to 2028–29 will help cater to the ACT’s growing population 3,045 new homes are planned for the Gungahlin region More funding for mowing and horticulture The combination of unpredictable weather and a growing city have increased demands on those taking care of Canberra’s grass The Budget includes funding for 10 full-time positions and eight additional mowers to deliver an expanded baseline capacity in our mowing teams mowing crews will assist with horticultural work across the city Support for education The region will benefit from a new suite of system-wide literacy and numeracy initiatives being rolled out across ACT public schools The program will ensure all students have access to consistent high-quality literacy and numeracy education There will also be a range of school upgrades across Canberra as part of the ACT Government’s annual Asset Renewal Program Find out what else has been funded as part of the 2024-25 ACT Budget by clicking here Thrift stores offer affordable and unique clothing items If you were just as likely to follow Hannah Ferguson’s Cheek Media  for political analysis.. 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It’s that time of year when Canberra transforms into the dance capital of Australia I moved to Gungahlin a couple of years ago and being north meant being just that bit closer to the Federal Highway and therefore qualified to let other Canberrans know of the ample things available in Gunners if you decide to make the trek down the Tuggeranong Parkway A post shared by Da Nunzio (@da_nunzio) Italian comfort food and with an alfresco and inside dining area it’s the ideal spot for an outing during the warmer months with plenty on offer to please both sweet and savoury lovers  I recommend the Gnocchi Tricolore – homemade gnocchi tossed with basil 76 Phyllis Ashton Circut, Gungahlin | danunzio.com.au A post shared by Caffè al Lago (@caffeallago) Caffe al Lago is the newest café to open pond-side Their Italian sandwiches are made using Schiacciata bread so you can get your caffeine fix after a stroll around the pond 60a Phyllis Ashton Circuit, Gungahlin | @caffeallago A post shared by BanMe | Canberra Vietnamese Restaurant (@banme2910) you have to try Kathy and Tommy’s signature crackling pork Located on Hibberson Street near Gungahlin Marketplace 114/43 Hibberson Street, Gungahlin | banme.com.au A post shared by Bronx New York Pizza (@dabronxpizza) Indulge in American style pizza at Da Bronx They have the tastiest pizzas at a reasonable price When I pick up my ‘Empire State Building’ pizza (with no pineapple) 2/26 Francis Forde Boulevarde, Forde |  dabronx.com.au A post shared by Gelatissimo (@gelatissimogelato) If have a sweet tooth you can’t walk past Gelatissimo on Hibberson Street are just some of the thirty flavours on offer 30 Hibberson Street, Gungahlin | gelatissimo.com.au A post shared by Rae 🌞 (@raezownlife_in_pics) Yerrabi Pond is the go-to path for walking or running in Gungahlin Located a few minutes from the city centre and dog drinking stations at multiple points it’s popular with locals and their furry friends. ParkRun happens at 8 am on Saturday mornings parks.act.gov.au Gold Creek in Gungahlin is home to not one or you have family visiting for the weekend all three are located within a few hundred meters of each other making it very easy for transport and parking National Dinosaur Museum: 6 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls, nationaldinosaurmuseum.com.au | Canberra Reptile Zoo: O’Hanlan Place, Nicholls, reptilesinc.com.au | Cockington Green: 11 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls, cockingtongreen.com.au A post shared by BOOK FACE (@bookfacestores) and even pretty as a picture coffee table books who are full of recommendations being avid readers themselves 33 Hibberson Street, Gungahlin | bookfacestores.com.au A post shared by Fly Bungee Fitness Australia (@flybungeefitnessau) Work off all the food I’ve suggested and bounce around in a Fly Bungee fitness class in Mitchell with helpful instructors and great music to bop along to you won’t realise you’ve done a 45-minute cardio workout 30 Darling Street, Mitchell | flybungee.com.au 2020 called and it wants its niche nickname back – the Ken Behrens Café is… Sign up HerCanberra acknowledges Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the traditional custodians of the land we work on and pay our respects to elders past As an inclusive organisation we also strive to celebrate people of all backgrounds Stopping to Smell the Flowers is located near the Joey Park Playground in Throsby Gungahlin in a multicultural region that’s home to many families Many of the artworks scattered through Gungahlin feature playful elements that both adults and children will love Set out for a day of art and adventure with this handy guide: Wildlife street artist Geoff Filmer collaborated with the Hall community to make this vibrant mural The mural painted on the Hall toilet block channels a wildlife theme Hall community members told Geoff how an echidna often runs across the road and into the park This inspired Geoff to include two echidnas in the mural The mural is a collaboration with an emerging artist who goes by the name of Raphael. To see more of Geoff’s work visit his Instagram page or Facebook page Location: Wimmera Street, Harrison Eddie Longford is a local Aboriginal artist who painted a mural at Harrison School He collaborated with members of Harrison School to capture the essence of the school community The mural depicts the mountain range behind the school along with native flora and fauna For more of Eddie’s work, check out his Instagram This mural celebrates our essential workers during COVID-19 The piece depicts an empowering portrait of a nurse The vibrant and captivating piece displays artist Eddie Mowat’s gratitude to essential workers The mural is an ongoing reminder to our community of the hard work essential workers in Canberra do To see more of Eddie’s work, visit his Instagram page Location: Crace Pedestrian Plaza, Abena Avenue, Crace Ginninginderry is an Aboriginal word that means “sparkling” or “throwing out rays of light” This sculpture is made of stainless steel and is embedded with millions of tiny glass beads the moon and local traffic to light up the Crace Pedestrian Plaza Find out more Location: Flemington Road, Gungahlin Melbourne artist Dean Bowen makes bronze sculptures with child-like whimsy. Lady with Flowers is close to a bus stop. It’s easy to imagine her catching a bus to the city to visit Bowen’s other Canberra sculpture, The Big Little Man Find out more Location: Bettong Avenue, Throsby This sculpture is close to the Joey Park Playground in Throsby It was commissioned to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Floriade in 2017 It depicts the exchange of flowers as a representation of expressing love Find out more Location: Hibberson Street, Gungahlin The Monster that Ate Canberra is a children’s book written by author and illustrator This sculpture features the books main character You can find it near the Gungahlin Library Find out more Location: Gungahlin Place, Gungahlin The local Indigenous people called Gungahlin’s rocky hills ‘Goongarline’ This sculpture is inspired by that landscape It’s located near the Gungahlin Place Playground Find out more Discover more public art in Canberra or find street art and graffiti in your area . All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueWitnesses reported the incident to police about 1.30pm "Police were called to the Gungahlin Library after receiving reports a man had allegedly committed an indecent act while in the library," a police spokesman said had left the library by the time officers arrived Picture by Elesa KurtzStaff and witnesses described him to police who found the man a short time later in the Gungahlin shopping centre and arrested him "He was taken into custody and will be issued with a summons to appear in court at a later date," the spokesman said He said people who saw the incident had been provided support services Anyone who could assist police in relation to this matter was urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website quoting 8016932 The centre will be staffed by a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals including nurses and allied health workers The ACT Government is investing in more health and community services in Gungahlin This includes building a new health centre for the growing region and taking the next steps on delivering a new ACTAS Ambulance and Fire station and indoor sports facility This will continue to expand as the ACT Government recruits to grow Canberra’s frontline public health workforce The new centre will complement the territory’s existing network of nurse-led Walk-in Centres community health centres and the hospital system The ACT Government is currently working through additional community uses for the remaining blocks on the 2.4-hectare site This includes an indoor sports facility to provide local residents sporting groups and organisations with access to better amenities and state-of-the-art facilities It also includes a new ACTAS Ambulance and Fire Station which will enhance response times to emergency incidents as the Gungahlin community grows Both these will be captured as part of the Estate Development Plan and the Subdivision Design Application to be completed through 2024–25 This work will also be considered in development processes as the ACT Government works with the community to design a precinct that suits the local community’s needs The community can now have their say on the design and future services of the North Gungahlin Health Centre Visit the YourSay Conversations website for survey details and dates for information sessions and pop-up stalls across Gungahlin. As one of the fastest-growing regions in Australia the community of Gungahlin is well overdue for a local car dealership befitting its diverse population Canberra Toyota Gungahlin has stepped into that void opening its brand new state-of-the-art dealership on January 2 offering convenience and service to people living in this rapidly developing district Along with the great Gungahlin service centre it has been known for in the past the extended 6,000 square metre complex will offer new and used car sales Built next door to the existing service centre the new dealership is set to bring in 60 million dollars a year and will be one of the largest businesses in the area General manager Jon Dudok has returned to Toyota after a five year hiatus to oversee the new dealership "It's great to be back with Australia's number one brand It's also where I started my automotive career 30 years ago so it feels very familiar," Jon said he is enthusiastic about the future and optimistic about the new dealership's role within the local community and the Canberra Toyota family "I want to build a great team culture with a focus on the customer so we can deliver an exceptional experience when buying a car getting the car serviced and everything in between "We want to be the leaders in the Canberra Toyota group and in the ACT," he said As well as providing for the local's vehicle needs the new dealership plans to be involved in the Gungahlin community in ways that make a difference They will continue their involvement with charity organisations like St Vinnies as well as local sponsorship of the Gungahlin Eagles The new dealership opens as Toyota continues to grow with 2024 being one of the brand's most successful years yet Roy Morgan's Trusted Brand Awards 2024 saw Toyota voted fourth most trusted brand in Australia Along with the great Gungahlin service centre Picture supplied2024 also saw Toyota Australia topple its previous highest number of sales in a year Toyota Gungahlin has the support and knowledge to deliver on this level of service and professionalism The Toyota Service Centre Gungahlin can service up to 40 vehicles a day giving it an annual capacity of 10,000 customers a year It services all Toyota brands and other popular makes as well "We are hoping to grow the existing service team to be able to cater for the growing population of Gungahlin making it easy to get your car serviced with us," Jon said Experienced service manager Brad Brodrick heads up the service centre Brad is well known to Toyota customers and Starting out as an apprentice technician in 2001 at Canberra Toyota Belconnen He has been a service manager at Canberra Toyota Mitchell and before moving to this position at Gungahlin was manager of Canberra Toyota Fyshwick's after-sales operation This is a great example of Toyota's company policy of promoting from within wherever possible "Brad has extensive experience running Toyota service departments His technical knowledge and the team he has built is second to none," Jon said "He builds enduring relationships with his customers with a customer-first attitude." "Toyota also has a great model range catering to all people and with the reliability and build quality of the cars you know you won't have any problems," Jon said a tradie building the region's infrastructure or a parent needing a reliable car for the school run Toyota Gungahlin has a vehicle to suit you Choose from a great range of family-friendly rides Toyota has some of the most popular options on the road The dealership will operate Monday to Saturday for sales and Monday to Friday for services It is situated at 6 O'Brien Place, Gungahlin ACT 2912, and for more information, visit canberratoyota.com.au This is branded content for Canberra Toyota. Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe tenant had initially been seeking more than $140,000 in compensation but a tribunal found there was "little evidence" for his claims the property had no hot water The tenant, Thomas Halcombe, first took his landlord, Constantine Bobolas, represented by MARQ Property, to the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal in March 2024 He was seeking financial compensation for alleged misleading and deceptive conduct and for the premises not being in an adequate state of repair Mr Bobolas had launched legal action of his own against the tenant seeking the bond be released to him reletting costs and to recover $150 paid for a tradesman call out when Mr Halcombe signed a one-year lease for a Gungahlin apartment started within a week of him moving in and continued for the next 12 months including on weekends there were smelly pipes and a "bug and spider" infestation intercom system and dryer was not working when he moved in he moved out and ceased paying rent without giving notice or paying break of lease fees Mr Halcombe had argued the lessor and his agents had an obligation to inform him of the construction work that was to take place and "silence on this point was misleading and deceptive" THE ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal building Picture by Karleen MinneyMr Bobolas argued Mr Halcombe was "a rude and aggressive tenant" and MARQ had managed the tenancy "professionally and in accordance with industry practice" Any needed repairs or equipment faults at the home had not been reported to MARQ or were fixed "Throughout the tenancy and the hearing of these matters there has been animosity between the parties," ACAT senior member Mark Hyman said in a published decision READ MORE COURT AND CRIME NEWS: But the papers include more than one complaint about Mr Halcombe personally he has a manner that can fairly be described as abrasive It would not surprise me that some people would find him rude It is also fair to say that he was not a party whose participation in the hearing process was disciplined or easily managed." My Hyman further stated that he "gained the impression that Mr Bobolas and the managing agents were so personally at odds with Mr Halcombe that they could not accept that there could be any merit in his case" The tribunal found that the lessor had no obligation to disclose anything about the quality of the premises Hannah is a reporter with The Canberra Times. She is currently covering ACT courts. Hannah started as a journalist with The Southern Highland News and The Goulburn Post before moving to the ACT. Contact: hannah.neale@canberratimes.com.au Today's top stories curated by our news team. Also includes evening update. Don't miss updates on news about the Public Service. Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. The latest news, results & expert analysis. 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Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueA Gungahlin mountain biker who suffered this ordeal in Belconnen recently said he blanked out and stood helpless as his valuable possessions worth $13,000 were "yanked" from him The victim mustered courage to film the brazen theft and posted it on social media only to be criticised for not "manning up" and confronting the thieves Fahad watched in shock as thieves stole his bikes in broad daylight who has asked for his second name to be withheld last weekend posted into a Canberra Facebook noticeboard vision of his bikes being stolen on March 6 Many commenters jumped to the conclusion he was passively filming someone else's misfortune "I saw two men standing near my car which had my two bikes mounted to the rack I asked them 'what's up?' and they suddenly started to yank my bikes off the rack," the 36-year-old told The Canberra Times Fahad from Gungahlin who had to watch two men yank off his two mountain bikes worth $13,000 from his car in Belconnen and ride them away He filmed the brazen act despite fears of being confronted by the culprits Picture Keegan CarrollShocked by what was unfolding in front of him Fahad feared confronting the two men stealing his bikes - a Trek Rail worth $7500 and a Trek Fuel worth $5500 "I blanked out and stood helplessly watching the men take away my valuables," he said were clad in an orange jacket and a black T-shirt respectively yanked the bikes from the car rack in front of him and rode away The screengrab from the video of two men stealing mountain bikes in Belconnen on March 6 Picture suppliedFahad had taken the bikes to work with the plan to head for an afternoon ride at Mount Stromlo He approached the Belconnen police and reported the matter the same evening After three weeks with no information from police Fahad posted the video and three photos on social media hoping for answers While he received comments of sympathy and support many people criticised him for "filming and not acting" View +3 PhotosFahad's bikes and the alleged thieves Pictures suppliedPained by response"I put out the video so that the Canberra biking community can be aware of what is happening and can be wary," Fahad said "But I felt sad reading the comments for my post and even thought of deleting it Risking myself for my bikes even though I love them was not worth it." The incident has shaken the avid mountain biker but his love for the sport Is strong enough to overcome the financial loss It was his first negative experience in 11 years living in Canberra He remains hopeful of finding at least one of his two missing bikes Covering daily incidents in the capital city including crime. Hear anything newsworthy? Drop a hint on p.peter@austcommunitymedia.com.au or a confidential tip on petleepeter@proton.me Doubles from centre-forward Sophie Burns and substitute Juliana Stauffacher helped Gungahlin United claim victory in the Women’s National Premier League Reserves Grand Final against Belconnen United the Gunners claiming the silverware in a seven-goal thriller Gungahlin fired the first shots of the Final semi-final hat-trick hero Ariadne Stergiou broke away and rounded Blue Devils goalkeeper Tara Howarth but trod on the ball before she could find the back of the net Belconnen’s maiden opening followed shortly afterwards which was to be a nuisance for Gungahlin throughout the contest created an opening for Brooke Emms who rolled her shot wide The open-nature of the encounter got the goal it deserved after just nineteen minutes as Gungahlin struck with a fine finish Gunners striker Sophie Burns spun away from her marker and rifled a finish into the back of the net It was a lead that was to last only three minutes always seeming the most likely for the Blue Devils levelled matters as she twisted and turned her way past a brace of markers to fire a strike high above Gungahlin custodian Gabrielle O’Brien to restore parity but it was Gungahlin who would go into the changing rooms with the lead after striking again a couple of minutes before the break A free-kick was flighted over to the far post where Burns climbed highest to plant a firm header past Howarth Belconnen needed a way back into the match and made a brace of changes ten minutes into the second stanza It almost immediately paid dividends as Jade Emms found space in behind the Gungahlin rearguard to fire a shot at goal that O’Brien Belconnen midfielder Caitlin Koch was denied by a sensational one-handed stop by O’Brien the goalkeeper than turned away a low effort from Jade Emms something against the run of play that Gungahlin retook the lead A header forward from Emily Daniel released substitute Stauffacher in between the twin Blue Devils centre-backs and the pacey forward advanced to clip a sublime finish past the advancing Howarth to score And Stauffacher was to seal it with her second six minutes later drifting past her marker and finding Elizbeth Pearson whose shot was magnificently repelled by Howarth Unfortunately for the Belconnen number one the ball fell directly into the path of Stauffacher who slid it into the empty net for the fourth and Liliana Altamore hooked in a goal with four minutes to play to set up a grandstand finale Altamore 86’) Gungahlin United 4 (Burns 20’ A 22-year-old from Sutton has been arrested and charged with possession of a prohibited firearm breaching a good behaviour order and breach of bail Police were called to the rear of a gym in Gozzard Street just after 10pm on Sunday night following reports of a fight between two groups of men Police saw a man from one group seemingly trying to conceal a gel-blaster firearm Police say a second man in the group was found to be in possession of a large knife and will be charged via summons for possessing a knife in a public place significant penalties can apply if a person is found to be in possession of one Two wanted men, 21-year-old Jamie Barry and 29-year-old Elliot Smith-Benzie are urgently being sought by police.  Jamal Fogarty has opened up on informing coach Ricky Stuart he would be leaving Canberra to accept a lucrative contract at Manly for 2026. 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use have now been filed.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe proposal prepared by Purdon on behalf of the site’s lessee seeks to amend the Territory Plan and National Capital Plan to transform the broadacre-zoned land into a residential precinct with an integrated commercial hub.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlock 800 at Gungahlin was earmarked for significant development in the Draft District Strategy for Gungahlin 2022 which outlined the aspirations and potential opportunities for the Gungahlin district in Canberra as the population and city evolved.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe site a residence designed by esteemed Australian architect Professor Wilkinson is subject to special requirements by the National Capital Authority.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e​The area is also noted for its native grassland to the west and potential threatened woodland to the east.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Draft District Strategy for Gungahlin identified a need for 5900 homes in the district by 2063.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe proposed amendment seeks to change the current zoning to appropriate Residential Zones and Parks and Recreation Zones.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to the Purdon proposal “mixed-use commercial and medium-density residential development would be the most suitable use for the site offering the best outcome for the area while being compatible with adjacent land uses any building proposals would still require separate Development Application approval through the Territory Planning Authority.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe development concept includes two and three-level townhouses fronting the Federal Highway with four to six-storey apartment blocks positioned towards the rear of the site.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe commercial precinct aims to service residents of north Watson and neighbouring NSW communities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rezoning process requires extensive governmental review including assessment by ACT Government agencies and approval from the Minister for Planning.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe National Capital Authority will evaluate the proposal’s impact on the Federal Highway approach route and integration with surrounding areas.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe proposed mix of townhouses and ‘missing middle’ apartments aimed to attract a diverse demographic from singles to retirees the documents said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe masterplan which includes a commercial hub in the northern sector could house more than 2000 residents pending final approvals—significantly boosting Gungahlin’s housing stock.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCanberra-based developer Core Developments wants to \u003ca href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/gungahlin-canberra-core-developments-apartments\" data-mce-href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/gungahlin-canberra-core-developments-apartments\"\u003ebuild a six-story 126-apartment multi-unit residential project in Gungahlin\u003c/a\u003e that Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook about 10km north of the capital’s City Hill Plans to rezone about 209,571sq m of land north of the Federal Highway for residential and commercial use have now been filed seeks to amend the Territory Plan and National Capital Plan to transform the broadacre-zoned land into a residential precinct with an integrated commercial hub Block 800 at Gungahlin was earmarked for significant development in the Draft District Strategy for Gungahlin 2022 which outlined the aspirations and potential opportunities for the Gungahlin district in Canberra as the population and city evolved is subject to special requirements by the National Capital Authority ​The area is also noted for its native grassland to the west and potential threatened woodland to the east The Draft District Strategy for Gungahlin identified a need for 5900 homes in the district by 2063 The proposed amendment seeks to change the current zoning to appropriate Residential Zones given the existing local development and the increasing demand for housing to accommodate Canberra’s growing population” Purdon’s proposal acknowledges that while the zoning change may enable the potential development of the site any building proposals would still require separate Development Application approval through the Territory Planning Authority The development concept includes two and three-level townhouses fronting the Federal Highway with four to six-storey apartment blocks positioned towards the rear of the site The commercial precinct aims to service residents of north Watson The rezoning process requires extensive governmental review and approval from the Minister for Planning The National Capital Authority will evaluate the proposal’s impact on the Federal Highway approach route The proposed mix of townhouses and ‘missing middle’ apartments aimed to attract a diverse demographic from singles to retirees could house more than 2000 residents pending final approvals—significantly boosting Gungahlin’s housing stock Canberra-based developer Core Developments wants to build a six-story, 126-apartment multi-unit residential project in Gungahlin that, according to CoreLogic, is one of the capital’s most lucrative property hotspots. Gungahlin Tennis Facility will be built off Horse Park Drive in Amaroo. The Development Application has been approved for the new Gungahlin Tennis Facility. This brings the sporting venue another step closer for tennis-lovers. Gungahlin Tennis Facility will be built off Horse Park Drive in Amaroo. Gungahlin is one of the country’s fastest growing regions. Tennis is also a growing sport, and the new venue will help attract even more players. The Gungahlin Tennis Facility is being built by the ACT Government in partnership with Tennis Australia and Tennis ACT. “Tennis ACT is looking forward to the construction phase of the Amaroo Tennis Centre and a wonderful tennis facility for the community of Gungahlin and the greater ACT and region,” CEO of Tennis ACT Mark La Brooy said. “After a number of years of planning, community consultation, Estate Development Planning and now the approval of the development application, this sees the realisation of a vital piece of infrastructure that will bring tennis to one of the important growth corridors in the ACT.” The Gungahlin Tennis Facility will offer a range of programs for all ages. Tennis Australia’s established tennis pathways will also help develop young players. As well as keeping more young people in the sport, it will support many to realise their sporting dreams. The new facility will also have capacity to host major tennis events, bringing more people to Canberra. according to plans unveiled by the ACT government Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe Suburban Land Agency's design and place framework follows almost two years of community consultation for the 32-hectare site The area is bounded by Anthony Rolfe Avenue The Gungahlin town centre east precinct will have a mix of medium and high-density buildings A build-to-rent site will be included in the precinct and it's set to have about 350 dwellings An artist's impression looking over part of the precinct will be required under the territory's land release program to have 15 per cent of homes offered to eligible tenants at less than 75 per cent of market rent The majority of office spaces in the precinct are proposed to be between Flemington Road and Earnest Cavanagh Street in three six-storey buildings An artist's impression of a potential outlook from Flemington Road near the Manning Clarke North light rail stop Picture suppliedAnother office building of the same height will be built on the other side of Flemington Road The ground floor of most buildings will be required to have public use including two community spaces and a number of food and beverage venues Proposed ground floor zoning in the development Picture suppliedScattered building heights in the area will create a "varied and interesting skyline" three buildings of up to 18 storeys will surround parklands in the middle of the precinct Most buildings will be a maximum of between three and 15 storeys A minimum building height of four storeys will be allowed along Flemington Road and three storeys along the northern side of the Valley Avenue Proposed building height maximums in the development Picture suppliedUp to 2500 homes are anticipated to be built in the area MORE PROPERTY NEWS: Buildings will be complemented by landscaping across the precinct including four parks aimed at specific activities The largest of the parks is proposed to include a market area and a public library Designed as the focal point of the town centre this park has potential for water activities and nature play according to the design framework It will be between Flemington Road and the Valley Way with Manning Clarke North light rail stop to the eastern corner An artist's impression of the main park area proposed for the precinct Picture suppliedAn activity park is planned just to the north of Flemington Road including a dedicated Indigenous games space and sheltered outdoor spaces There is potential for a community hall or recreation centre to be built within the park Exercise pods with equipment will be included under the framework. An area of yellow box gum trees at the northern end of the precinct will likely be reinvigorated through soil conservation It will connect Gungahlin east to Mulligan Flat and provide walking areas for residents The final park is proposed to be a dedicated cycle space with kids' cycling tracks The area is close to the Mulungarri Grasslands and could connect to larger tracks An artist's impression of the proposed main play area Picture suppliedLand in the precinct will be released over the coming years and this is expected to begin from late 2024 Minister for Housing and Suburban Development Yvette Berry said the buildings and public spaces in this precinct will be an important place for residents "[The design and place framework] brings together a range of ideas about park and recreational spaces as well as residential and commercial buildings," she said there will be many more opportunities for people to have their say about how they would like the Gungahlin Town Centre East precinct to look and be used as the Government works through the statutory approvals process." 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Here are the top plant-based restaurants and cafes in Canberra, as voted by you: Did we miss your favourite? Send us an email at ourcanberra@act.gov.au. Aunty Agnes Shea High School in Gungahlin is a living breathing display of First Nation’s culture through a close collaboration between Canberra-based architecture firm The school’s architecture brings to life the stories of Ngunnawal’s six seasons with different areas of the school drawing inspiration from the flora fauna and cultural narratives of each season But we’re not just talking about artworks displayed in frames We’re talking about larger-than-life artworks interwoven into the walls the furniture – the very fabric of the school The goal of the project, led by ck architecture was to educate students about the very land on which they’re living through immersion nurturing an understanding that goes far beyond the surface ck architecture co-owner Cassandra Kellar said this project represented the company’s firm commitment to collaboration with First Nations communities “The fundamental goal of schools is to educate and engage students By embedding First Nations culture as an integral part of our culture and design approach we’re creating a platform to share their stories for generations to come.” says Cassandra it’s deeply embedded into the essence of the building.” The five talented artists – each with their own personal connection to Ngunnawal Country – drew inspiration from the principles of the Ngunnawal six-season calendar Each artist utilised colour palettes that reflect the colours you see on Country during each season intertwined with the native animals and their migration behaviours throughout the year and kangaroos gathering in mobs in pre-winter They then worked closely with ck architecture to co-design interpretive applications of their art into the school But while ck architecture were the experts in design they relied on the knowledge of Ngunnawal Kamilaroi custodian and Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation Cultural Director Richie Allan to guide the Cultural stories We have to look at the indicators; the flora and fauna so that we know when things change.” Richie says Richie’s autumn artwork can be seen in the school’s kitchenettes and food technology areas featuring the earthy tones and patterns inspired by the turtle’s shell Upstairs in the school’s meeting and gathering spaces Dhanggati Birrbay artist and teacher Bek Weddell crafted a pre-summer-inspired piece that celebrates warmer days and wellbeing The integrated artwork shows creamy candles that symbolise flora eucalyptus leaves that represent wellbeing and suspended acoustic baffles above the stairs evoke the layering and texture of gathered Bogong moths creating a unique space for student interaction Bek also created a spring piece which is integrated into the classrooms which weaves in imagery of wattles and magpies “What I love is the fact we’ve all taken our aspects of the seasons and interpreted them in our own way to produce artworks that are all very different but still so connected through the seasons of Ngunnawal,” she says and representing Ngunnawal seasons was a really nice way to integrate country into the build – bringing the outside in.” Kristal Matthews and Leah Brideson all contributed to the project designing moving pieces inspired by summer Each original artwork is displayed in the school library’s Seasons Room but there are plenty of other ways to spend…