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 Police have seized four large cannabis plants a “significant quantity” of dried cannabis a small bag containing a white substance believed to be cocaine and about $13,000 in cash during a raid on a suspected grow house in Lyneham on Wednesday The four cannabis plants were found in the backyard and stood more than two metres tall They are believed to have been growing at this location for some years Police say no charges have been laid as a result of the search but that enquiries into the seized items are continuing 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 Wonderful to see our police at work. I agree that short videos of their search and seizing prohibited plants is a good idea. The article says this small but profitable horticulture venture was operating in Lyneham. Much easier money than running a native plant nursery. But how about the drug distribution house not far from the North Lyneham shops that has been operating for years. I have watched in wonderment as walkers, bike riders, taxis, cheap and expensive cars drop by so that users can be supplied. I get it that people have a need for chemical fixes. So I have assumed that it was a police sanctioned operation… What I don’t get is the police condoning this operation when there are so many school age kids next door and in the street. Hugh, I look forward to hearing a response/ seeing some action from the police. 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The best local news sent straight to your inbox every workday! my name is Selina Walker and this is Ngunnawal Country who was the most senior Ngunnawal elder here which means you may leave footprints on our land Just remember that when you walk on the land of the Ngunnawal people you're walking on the blood of my ancestors so please tread lightly and treat it with respect MARYMEAD CATHOLICCARE CANBERRA & GOULBURN: It's always wonderful to hear Selina speak so proudly of her people and her connection to Country and culture we're very blessed to have Selina on board with this proposal I also want to start by acknowledging that we're meeting today on the lands of the Ngunnawal people and pay my respects to elders past and present and also welcome any other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people who may be here with connections to Country Welcome today to the steps of Mackillop House which is Marymead CatholicCare’s crisis accommodation for women experiencing homelessness We opened the service during COVID and we're just about to celebrate five years of running this incredible program for the ACT community We are the social services arm of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn and since 1957 we have been delivering services to people in need across the ACT and surrounding New South Wales region It's an absolute privilege to be here today to share our excitement and incredible appreciation for the funding we have received from the Commonwealth Government under the Crisis and Transitional Accommodation Program Particularly want to acknowledge Senator Katy Gallagher who's our Senator of the ACT; Dr Andrew Leigh is here with us who's the Assistant Minister for Competition he’s our Member for Fenner; and Alicia Payne I also want to extend my thanks to our partners who is the board chair for Yerrabi Yurwang who is the CEO of Domestic Violence Crisis Service I want to thank everyone here for their unwavering dedication to this cause and ongoing commitment to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence The Crisis and Transitional Accommodation Program CTAP – the funding represents more than just financial support which is a lifeline for women and children who are escaping domestic and family violence and who need safe Marymead CatholicCare will partner with Yerrabi Yurwang and purchase seven homes in the ACT increasing the supply of crisis and transitional housing to the social services sector in Canberra and ensuring more vulnerable families have a place to rebuild their lives Our partners from the Domestic Violence Crisis Service will provide specialist guidance This essential and lifesaving work is made possible only through collaboration By working alongside Yerrabi and the Domestic Violence Crisis Service we aim to ensure that women and children in our care with a priority for First Nations families will receive wrap around support that ensures their safety These partnerships are vital in turning crisis into hope and uncertainty into opportunity This grant is one small step forward in increasing the supply of housing options in our sector more than one woman is killed every week in Australia by a partner or a former partner a woman is admitted to hospital as a result of domestic and family violence And 40 per cent of young people under the age of 25 report being exposed to domestic and family violence in their homes With this data and its impact on our society our young people and our community wellbeing It is magnificent that our federal and local ministers remain focused on what is really happening in our community and what really matters We applaud their commitment to our community and to Women and Children in crisis Initiatives such as the CTAP fund demonstrate a desire for systemic change and ensuring that every woman and child who seeks safety can access supports that are culturally safe and that there is somewhere for them to go Thank you everyone for making this possible and we look forward to working together to continue to address this ongoing issue and improve the lives and wellbeing of children and families in crisis and to Anne and CatholicCare and all the team here for hosting this event I'm joined by Dr Andrew Leigh and Alicia Payne as the local members And it's great to be part of a team that is really focused on how we can make a difference for people particularly women and women and children leaving family and domestic violence situations I think Anne's really covered all of the reasons why the Commonwealth is partnering with this announcement today And can I just acknowledge the community sector partners – to Selina Walker from Yerrabi we’ve got Sue Webeck here from the Domestic Violence Crisis Service dealing every day with women and women and children in crisis They are often operating on the smell of an oily rag They are making good with what they have and making sure that every dollar stretches to keep that extra person safe that knocks on their door at five to five on a working day needing help Government's job is to look at how we resource this and how we tackle the big issue of family and domestic violence in this country And we're trying to do that across portfolios including with my new portfolio of Government Services – how we provide payments and sometimes that that can put women at risk as well I think we've done over $4 billion into women's safety we've put about $4 billion into legal assistance and providing certainty for those on the frontline providing legal support to families in crisis our job is to resource it and to work with the community sector partners on how to make a difference to deal with those systemic structural problems in our economy that mean that women are vulnerable to constantly look at the way that government provides services to make sure we're doing everything we can to support women Whether it be the Single Parenting Payment programs like the Crisis and Transitional Housing Program every lever available to government we are trying to use to make sure that we can keep every woman safe The statistics that Anne read out are unacceptable in any country The fact they are happening here is a national shame to make sure that children aren't growing up in these situations and then perpetuating violence as a way that they understand I know that there's more that we have to do We have to look at how the service system can be supported by government But we're genuinely putting our shoulders to the wheel working with the community sector as those first responders to make sure that we can make a difference I look forward to seeing and hearing about how these seven houses will be filled up – probably from day one But what a difference it makes and hopefully supplements some of the crisis response we have here in the ACT I'm going to hand to Alicia and Andrew to say a few words and then hopefully Sue as well – and Selina It's wonderful to be here today with Anne and the team and hear about the difference that the work that they're doing here makes to women and children in Canberra when they can find a safe place when they are escaping domestic and family violence The statistics are absolutely dire and unacceptable and we know that domestic and family violence is the leading cause of homelessness for women and children in Australia This grant is about supporting Marymead CatholicCare to create between six to eight new dwellings for women and children in our region here in Canberra escaping domestic and family violence and giving them the chance to move on and rebuild their lives I'm really proud that our government is focusing on this and we have a commitment to end domestic and family violence within a generation And we are getting behind that with every policy we leave a lever that we have And this grant will make a difference to women in Canberra a huge difference to women and their children who need a safe place to stay No one should have to choose between violence and homelessness but too many women are facing that choice right now right here in Canberra and all around the country And the fantastic services here – also acknowledge Sue from DVCS and Selina from Yerrabi they are forced to turn too many women away because they don't have the accommodation to provide is about addressing that as part of a broad program around the country where we are wanting to build new dwellings for women and children to find a safe place when they need it most and it's a real privilege to be standing with Anne Katy and Alicia on this important announcement I remember as a child hearing a knock on our door one night It was a friend of mine from school and his siblings and his mum who'd come to our house in order to escape family violence That knock is a knock that will be heard in various places across Australia tonight one of the places people will be turning to help is Marymead This announcement provides more opportunities for women and children fleeing domestic and family violence we've done better in providing that housing women and children don't have to choose between homelessness and violence the rise of women's shelters first and now better transitional accommodation and this is part of the Commonwealth Government's commitment as part of our broad national plan to end family violence This is just one piece sitting alongside the education and alongside all of the other important that is being done to end the scourge domestic and family violence across Australia DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS SERVICE ACT: Thank you very much for everybody coming out here I think we often talk a lot about women and children escaping violence but what we know is that when they make a decision to leave That the trauma and the impact that is felt by that woman and those children can last an incredibly long time and the systems that become involved in that family's lives once they choose to leave are unimaginable There are intersecting systems with the family law court there potentially is intersection with criminal justice or civil justice And when someone does not have a safe and supportive accommodation environment and it delays the safety of healing for that family these new properties will actually create a place for people to heal but this accommodation is supporting them into a home a home where they can begin to heal and they can create safety for their family This is part of the community sector responding to the call to action of the National Plan It is not simply a Commonwealth Government responsibility It is the responsibility of States and Territories and it is also the responsibility of community service organisations and every single community member The work that goes into building a partnership with organisations is immense which are running on the smell of an oily rag that is an incredibly large investment to build trust to build shared understanding of the people that we exist to serve and then to be bold enough to create an idea and to seek support for that A larger community organisation getting in and backing smaller ones to ensure that we have fit for purpose community responses Two in five children who have experienced maltreatment in their life report being exposed to domestic and family violence in their home by the time they were 15 They are the kids that we see riding their bikes on the street on Christmas Day It is simply not good enough that we continue to allow this to happen and this moment is a moment where we change the trajectory for a large number of children in the ACT to find safety to find healing and to be emboldened to have the future that they deserve in this country This is an immeasurable amount of impact in our community and lives changed and so we are incredibly grateful to get to do this work to work alongside partners in the community but we are also incredibly proud to be trusted by the ACT community to reach out when they need support WALKER: As the proud Chair of Yerrabi Yurwang we absolutely welcome this announcement and want to mention our CEO These two strong women have done incredible work And the partnership between Yerrabi Yurwang and Marymead CatholicCare care is just flourishing and it demonstrates that we can actually work together immeasurable safety and change here in the community this is the first step towards a positive change for our families you've heard the stats and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are more likely to be experiencing family and domestic violence this to be targeted at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is a great announcement which does not help those experiencing family violence we need to build up a suite of houses to be able to meet that need but we equally also have to stop the problem from happening our women and children should not be escaping domestic or family violence there needs to be more efforts put into like perpetrator programs because our men clearly need the help so that we can actually eradicate this thank you to Katy and Andrew and everyone behind me I can't remember all their names because names just run through my head daily Thank you so much to the Government for this JOURNALIST: I might start with Anne if that’s alright and can you give me a sense of what kind of housing types you're looking at given people in different life circumstances and Marymead CatholicCare is putting in half a million of its own reserves and they will be sprinkled across the ACT in unknown locations And we will be looking at townhouses as well as units because units do offer increased safety for women in terms of inability to get access by the offenders and they will just be people moving in as tenants and then moving out as they secure permanent housing JOURNALIST: And do you have a sense of it how many different people you might be able to have through those properties you'd have more than just seven and you'd have some turnover is the current waiting period for families that we have here at Mackillop House coming through who are living in the townhouses of the rear of the property which then means there's lack of options in terms of exit points we'll continue to work with Housing ACT in terms of prioritising our families but we are very hopeful that we will have constant throughput of families coming through because as soon as someone else secures permanent housing it creates an option for somebody else to move in JOURNALIST: And the expectation is by the end of the year we'll be looking to purchase them in the next six months Hopefully the housing market will not increase in terms of price We'll be looking to buy off market in the target locations in the ACT JOURNALIST: A lot has been said here about this being one step in a larger journey having a broader sense of the situation in the ACT what share of resolving some of the housing pressures does this go to I know you spoke a lot about the deep effect that it will have but what share of properties do you think this kind of makes up for in the short form for the national crisis that is domestic and family violence any announcement about infrastructure is incredibly positive And we see a high flow of people through our emergency and crisis accommodation who may have little to no option in terms of private rental or potentially even public housing assistance And safe places like this to stop after the escape and to settle and to rebuild and to create safety actually changes somebody's ability to then potentially return to the workforce and be able to actually move through other financial assistance means to secure private rentals the diverse approach to this accommodation is actually the really exciting part that it's not a very clear pipeline around where people are coming in and going out It's actually working individually with people seven properties in themselves is not going to solve our housing and homelessness crisis in relation to domestic and family violence but it certainly will give a large volume of utility to the sector in order to be able to respond better for people that don't currently fit in the kind of system response pathway and hopefully get people out of that emergency accommodation that is quite small and quite transient into something that is more stable a whole lot quicker before potentially leaping into the next parts of the housing system JOURNALIST: I'm struck as well that there was a bit made around the need for sort of more dense housing options to provide that extra level of security It's something I know the ACT Government is at various stages of looking at But can you explain to me a bit more why it is that a focus on more density as part of the overall housing mix would be particularly helpful in these cases I think one of the unique things about this partnership is that we're talking about the design of properties from the very start both advocating but also financial resources retrofitting properties for people who may need additional security requirements because of the threat an ongoing threat of domestic and family violence We know that a large volume of deaths across the country are at the responsibility of a man using violence who is fixated they go to every means to be able to continue to control and use power over the person that they’re using violence against When we look at simple systems like swipe card access like underground car parking – underground car parking means you don't have a car parked on the street which means that it's harder to locate a vehicle Internal access to a building means that you decrease the risk moving from the building out into the community and back again but also the visibility of the community around you You can build community and safety within a complex for people but also simply things like access points to that dwelling are limited on a big block that has a front door and a back door and ten windows on the outside of the property We've got a lot more safety and visibility And it's one of the things that we often talk about and we implore developers and private businesses to consider how do you actually design for this at the start so that we're not having to do it when we know that the rates of people experiencing violence are exponential it is a great gateway to building community for a family who may be incredibly isolated to have that kind of apartment or townhouse living environment JOURNALIST: I might ask the Minister if I can I know there was a mention in some of your material earlier that there was a million-dollar commitment before the last election and it builds upon a whole range of other measures that we're putting in place right across the country we knew this was an area of significant need I think the extra money we've put in in Government is in recognition of that and also that we're looking at different ways of providing support to the sector We accept that $3.5 million for seven homes isn't going to answer all of the issues in Canberra but it's going to provide some extra capacity whilst we work on the bigger agenda which is to end violence against women and children in a generation JOURNALIST: You're in the position of being the Minister for Women as well as a Senator here can you reflect on the last three years and confidently say that you have started to turn the ship around there have been figures still far too high deaths and also other disruption from domestic and family violence But how do you reflect on that as you come up to the end of the term government can't solve the crisis of violence in homes across Australia and I think we've got a very strong record when we look at back over three years we've provided billions of dollars of investment we've increased Commonwealth Rent Assistance We know that many women who have left violent relationships rely on public housing increasing that to the age of fourteen takes pressure off predominantly women lead We've legislated Domestic and Family Violence Leave We're looking at all of our systems across the government We're resourcing the community legal centres of which large proportions of that are going to women who require social or affordable housing And we've got to start at the youngest possible age with some of the attitudes towards women we've got but we're resourcing those programs in schools as well working hand in hand with the community sector is also part of it listening to what these guys see every day and trying to find the resources to meet some of those needs when do you realistically think we can expect to see some real quantifiable change in some of the figures and some of the consequences that unfortunately people are experiencing I know everyone would like it to end as soon as possible what are your hopes and expectations over the future in all of our discussions on the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children that gives you the acknowledgement that this is not something that you can say will be done in five years I think we have to start looking at other measures I expect some of those figures will get worse as more women come forward and trust the legal system and put their trust in services where they are prepared to report complete those – they’re all data sets that will be kept an eye on JOURNALIST: And so may be the case that you need to come back and increase levels of resourcing as more people feel that they are confident enough and can trust the processes to make the very difficult decision to leave a violent scenario are you prepared for the fact that you might have to up the level of commitment here GALLAGHER: I think one thing I am certain of is that we need to do more in the sector and government one of our responsibilities is to find the resources to do it And when we have conversations about waste and public spending I would urge people to think about programs like this and the money that we've put into these types of responses JOURNALIST: A couple of questions for Sue I know you've sort of touched on a couple of these before but also how important is it to get continued financial support so it's not all on your back moving forward WEBECK: The funding injection from the Commonwealth is – we can't underestimate how significant that is When you start to think about the Commonwealth investment across a large array of sectors What we feel on the frontline of that is quite minimal when you start to look at the scale of the issue but also the diversity of how people want to access support where they're coming to in the service sector We are not feeling the joy of large volume financial investments without the support of the Territory Government any support and engagement that we have in this is coming from our existing resources which we already know don't stretch to meet the demand that we're seeing every day to know that when you turn up to work every day there will be at least 40 per cent of people who reach out for support from our organisation who we won't be able to respond to that day That people will ask for a critical response to their support needs and we won't be able to actually do that for a week or two until we have the space in order to write that support letter to play into a game of politics that we don't necessarily understand which is we all get really excited about these large new investments into the community What we aren't understanding is actually that we need the investment in the existing supports We're framed in an idea where we think that new is going to mean we can solve we’ve never had a fully-funded baseline service intervention And if we actually had a fully-funded baseline existing service system we would then be able to tailor exactly what else is needed rather than propping up an under-resourced unable to continue to function sector across the country by inviting new initiatives in and new organisations in and new pathways which actually creates a larger administrative burden it is an incredibly welcome investment in the ACT community We are also deeply urging investment in the existing service system so that they can appropriately support new initiatives Is this a necessity to keep the lights on because one group can’t do it alone WEBECK: I don’t think we see this often enough engrained partnerships with organisations takes trust We are not able to solve the domestic and family violence crisis purely as primary response agencies We need to invest in partnerships with the broader service sector to use their skills and their expertise to complement the work that we do that is indeed what State and Territory Governments need from us and what the Commonwealth needs from us The solution to this problem is actually the sum of us and I think we need to be bold in trusting investment and partnerships across the sector rather than feeling vulnerable potentially around sharing our expertise or losing a little bit of our community standing or expertise by sharing that with another organisation But the reality is that people feel safer with different organisations in our community and there should be no wrong door when someone is reaching out for support when they’re experiencing domestic and family violence partnerships are key to actually working towards achieving the outcome of ending gender-based violence in one generation JOURNALIST: Dr Chalmers has said it's a battle of the suburbs Does that mean people in the bush will be left behind when it comes to the upcoming Budget announcements GALLAGHER: I think you know from the last three budgets that we've made decisions across the country I think it's fair to say people in those outer suburbs have been really feeling the pinch of those interest rate increases it's great that interest rates are coming down but our cost-of-living help has been targeted across the board to help people with those costs and it's an approach that will continue in the next Budget JOURNALIST: The Treasurer has been up North the Treasurer has obviously some local responsibilities It's been really important that we've had the Treasurer in Queensland as the emergency unfolded not only for looking after his own backyard but also being able to give us information in real time about what's happening how much effort or investment is going to be needed to help those communities rebuild we have been able to keep in touch throughout that including a briefing from Dr Chalmers and his Queensland colleagues to the Cabinet on Tuesday but I think it's pretty clear that we did get a thorough briefing on the major weather event in South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales including from the National Emergency Management Agency and really took perspectives right across the government about where where there were pressure points and how much we all needed to move in lockstep you would understand a few days after that big event that that would be the main focus JOURNALIST: I have actually a local question in your senatorial capacity David Smith is not here for me to ask this question to him You think Simon Holmes a Court is playing a bit of a game getting out to the Press Club and saying we've got really encouraging polling from Bean not releasing what those figures actually are Is he trying to pump up Jesse Price's tyres there you wouldn't be surprised that you've got somebody who's running a political campaign telling people how popular they are I don't think Simon Holmes a Court would be the first person to do that all the last look I would expect it to continue this election We haven't seen that sort of money in the ACT before and that's a matter for Climate 200 to explain talking to people about what matters to them They are the main issues that people raise with me and Andrew and Alicia and they're the issues that we need to respond to or would you like to see the organisational wing of Labor redirect some of the resources to the ACT for both David Smith and for yourself to try and match 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shotgun pellets police went to North Lyneham (where they believe the incident occurred) and took the 24-year-old man into custody He was charged with discharging a firearm – endangering life and assault occasioning actual bodily harm Anyone who witnessed the incident in the North Lyneham area before 12.20pm on Friday should call 1800 333000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. 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 areaContinueAbout 2pm on July 30 police responded to reports of a suspicious person with a weapon on campus at the inner north school The school was placed into lockdown with all staff and students told to go to the school gym until about 2.50pm An ACT Policing spokesman said the weapon involved in the incident was a replica (fake) "The persons involved have been spoken to appropriately by police and have been released into the care of the parents pending further inquiries No charges have been laid at this time," they said Police also said they were not prepared to comment on the type of replica weapon the person One parent received a message from the Education Directorate at 2.47pm that police were onsite managing the situation "All students and staff are safe and in the school gym At this time we ask that you please do not contact the school or come to collect your child," the message said "Further communication will be provided to families as soon as possible We appreciate your understanding and cooperation." Lyneham High School went into lockdown on Tuesday Picture by Elesa KurtzAt the end of the school day principal Jacqui Ford emailed parents and carers to inform them the school was safe and students had returned home as normal She said a member of the public had entered school grounds with a fake weapon no one was injured and that police would investigate the matter Ms Ford added wellbeing supports would be in place at the school on Wednesday for any students who needed the service "Students and staff are commended for the responsible way they behaved today I would like to thank parents and carers for their understanding," she wrote Sarah covers all stages of education in the capital, from early childhood to higher education. Previously she was a general news reporter at The Advocate in North West Tasmania. She was named Best New Journalist at the 2019 Tasmanian Media Awards for a series on paramedic shortages. 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A Deloitte spokesperson said the administrators made the decision to consolidate the school's two campuses with Norwest students joining the Lyneham campus for at least term 2 of 2025 "A total of 41 kindergarten to year 6 students and five teachers are being transferred Meetings are being held with impacted families and teachers," the spokesman said the Norwest Early Learning Centre is unaffected by these changes "The longer-term future of the Norwest campus (post term 2) will be determined once the administrators have progressed their sale/recapitalisation process for the college." Brindabella's Charnwood students 'transferred' as campuses mergeThe school got in-principle approval from then-education minister Joy Burch in late 2012 to open a second campus in Charnwood It initially catered for kindergarten to year 4 but was later expanded to year 6 An early learning centre also operates on the site which is leased from the Life Unlimited Church It appears the college is behind on rent payments to the Life Unlimited Church for the use of the Charnwood buildings. The church has registered as a creditor of the school and has claimed it is owed $241,000 Ms Burch faced backlash from public school advocates for approving three religious schools around the same time the Australian Education Union and the ACT Council of Parents and Citizens Associations said there was a lack of demand for private schools in those areas and they would have a negative impact on enrolments at existing public schools The number of students at the Charnwood campus peaked at 107 in 2019 and dropped to about 70 in the years since All but one teacher left the small Charnwood campus at the end of the 2024 school year The head of the Charnwood campus and three teachers resigned due to ongoing governance issues had plans to open a state-of-the-art steam centre to facilitate multidisciplinary project-based learning on the Charnwood site The administrators told creditors they were marketing the school for sale as a whole to achieve the highest offer possible. 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is the sole lessee for 102 Goodwin Street while Sophia 1998 Pty Ltd is the sole lessee for 106 and 108 Goodwin Street All three lessees are listed for 104 Goodwin Street.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTokic is listed as the sole director of Mazdem Pty Ltd according to ASIC records.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eASIC records list Yan Hong Fang and Fang Ye as the directors of Sophia 1998 Pty Ltd.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoreLogic property show that 102 Goodwin Street last changing hands for $580,000 in December 2013.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt lists 104 Goodwin Street as being sold for $1.27 million in May 2019 for $925,000; and 108 Goodwin Street in March 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 Domain Design Projects director Zdravko Tokic reportedly spent years negotiating to buy the land at 102 Planned is a four-storey building with 40 apartments comprising 11 one-bedroom 25 two-bedroom and four three-bedroom apartments several homes on the lots that make up the 2636sq m site would be demolished The site is a block from Northbourne Avenue and next to the Lyneham High School The plans also include two basement levels with 67 carparking spaces Ground-floor apartments would have courtyards and those on upper floors would boast balconies The total gross floor area for the project is 4089sq m while the total cost has been estimated at $10 million according to documents filed with the ACT planning department Documents included with the planning application details three lessees: Mazdem Pty Ltd Sophia 1998 Pty Ltd and Biao Gao.Biao Gao is the sole lessee for 102 Goodwin Street while Sophia 1998 Pty Ltd is the sole lessee for 106 and 108 Goodwin Street All three lessees are listed for 104 Goodwin Street Tokic is listed as the sole director of Mazdem Pty Ltd ASIC records list Yan Hong Fang and Fang Ye as the directors of Sophia 1998 Pty Ltd CoreLogic property show that 102 Goodwin Street last changing hands for $580,000 in December It lists 104 Goodwin Street as being sold for $1.27 million in May The project is open for comment until October 21 20 February 2025 | Tennis ACT To register your 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Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueAn Education Directorate spokesman said the risk assessment was conducted in line with the incident management procedures "Following any major incident at an ACT public school it is standard practice to review the incident and response and ensure appropriate risk controls are in place," the spokesman said Police were known to have attended the school five times this year police were called to the site about 2pm on July 30 over reports of a suspicious person with a weapon at the school The school went into lockdown and parents were sent a message to say all staff and students were safe in the school gym ACT Policing said the weapon involved in the incident was a replica but they were not prepared to comment on what type of weapon it was Lyneham High School principal Jacqui Ford wrote to parents and carers about the incident "We do not tolerate weapons on school grounds at any time There are repercussions for anyone found doing so We can now confirm that a student from our school was involved in yesterday's incident," Ms Ford wrote "The safety of students and staff is always our priority I would like to reassure you that our school has processes in place to quickly respond to incidents and keep students and staff safe." Lyneham High School had a risk assessment following an incident where a student brought a fake weapon on campus Picture by Elesa KurtzShe said wellbeing supports for students had been arranged for students She said she had taken on feedback from parents on the lateness of communication to families after the incident we are working with the ACT Education Directorate on strategies to ensure situations like this are not a regular occurrence at our school," she said "This includes further risk assessments being carried out this week I will keep families updated on this work." Staff were encouraged to use the directorate' employee assistance program and students were offered access to the school psychologist The directorate spokesman said it was consistently monitoring data sets of all schools and there were currently no plans for a special purpose review into Lyneham High School "While Lyneham High School has not seen any significant increase in negative incidents this year compared to previous years any instance of violence or bullying at an ACT public school is not acceptable "The safety of students and staff is always our priority." The spokesman said schools were encouraged to contact ACT Policing as a precaution in matters of safety "The Directorate has a memorandum of understanding with ACT Policing and work in partnership in the managing of such incidents in schools." 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junior tennis players will take part in the 2025 12/u and 14/u Australian Claycourt Championships in Lyneham with action on court from Saturday 12 to Thursday 17 April A total of 128 junior players will take to the courts at the Canberra Tennis Centre competing for the 12-and-under and 14-and-under national titles Zayd Joosab (Qld) will take his place as the top seed in the 12-and-under boys while Emma Esenova (NSW) will lead the 12-and-under girls Leading the 14-and-under girls is top seed Ceressa Jackson (Qld) with Arkin Amin-Patel (Qld) to lead the 14-and-under boys Tournament Director Mark Pead says the tournament is one of the highlights of the year for junior development “This event is a fantastic opportunity for young players to test themselves against the best in the country,” Pead said.“ “Clay is such an important surface for our players to learn on and as the international clay court season starts the Claycourt Championships remain integral to junior player development “It’s a priority that our juniors have access to all the major playing surfaces to give them the best shot at competing internationally with the world’s best,” Pead continued Tennis ACT CEO Mark La Brooy said it’s always a special time of year when the country’s best young players arrive in Canberra “We’re thrilled to welcome the best junior talent from around the country back to Canberra,” La Brooy said “This is always an exciting week on the calendar with great energy around the grounds with many of these junior athletes chasing their first national title “Past champions of this event – who all started their tennis journey at junior nationals – include Nick Kyrgios It’s wonderful to be able to host the future stars of the sport in the nation’s capital we’d love to see the local community come down and support the next generation of Aussie tennis.” 2025 12/u and 14/u Australian Claycourt Championships – event details The Magpie Café is actually The Front in Lyneham – and the coffees are as good as they look on screen Are you watching the ABC’s new comedy series Austin shines a light on Canberra’s major national institutions iconic concrete bus stops and local suburban gems Produced by the award-winning team at Northern Pictures – in partnership with the ABC and Screen Canberra – Austin is the acting debut for Love on the Spectrum fan-favourite Theo stars in the series alongside renowned UK actors and beloved Australian icons Gia Carides and Roy Billing Whether you’re an excited Canberran or simply curious about where the show was filmed the Our CBR team has rounded up all the Canberra locations used on the set of Austin you only have to step out and take a short walk before you come across one of Canberra’s iconic concrete bus shelters Designed in 1974 by Canberra architect Clem Cummings there are over 450 of these bus shelters throughout the city The bus shelter seen on Austin can be found on King George Terrace in Parkes Austin’s alternative bookstore ‘The True Reader’ is actually Book Lore at the Lyneham shops Book Lore has been selling quality second-hand books at Lyneham for over 40 years They don’t cater to the “specific” audience referenced in Austin but they do have a  diverse collection of literature Book Lore 94 Wattle Street Locals from the Inner North would recognise the set of the Magpie Café anywhere The Front 1 Wattle Pl Disguised as a boutique gallery in outer-London you might recognise the Australian National Capital Artists Inc Australian National Capital Artists (ANCA) 1 Rosevear Place Observant viewers may have noticed the ‘Thor’s Hammer’ logo on Austin’s work uniform Thor’s Hammer is a local timber recycling and design workshop – they also have a showroom and gallery Thor’s Hammer 10 Mildura Street The manicured gardens and stunning 1920’s architecture of the heritage-listed Hyatt Hotel (or the ‘Canberra Hotel’ in Austin) is a prominent backdrop throughout the show Hyatt Hotel Canberra 120 Commonwealth Avenue Iconic Canberra venue the Marion was used as the set for the hotel restaurant at ‘Canberra Hotel’.  You won’t find the handsome barman Luke, but you can grab a delicious flat white and enjoy the stunning views of Lake Burley Griffin.  The Marion Barrine Drive Looking for the radiant bookshop with stained-glass windows from episode one Look no further than the National Library Bookshop You will not find copies of Big Bear in stock but they have a fantastic range of Australian authors and award-winning titles And this is not the only NLA cameo in the show – the London-based office spaces in the show were also shot at the National Library The National Library of Australia Parkes Place West Featuring heritage spaces restored to their original condition and contemporary exhibitions about individuals and events of Australian democracy you can’t miss MoAD’s cameo in episode two The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House 18 King George Terrace Eagle-eyed viewers may have noticed familiar wooden 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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 areaContinueMeanwhile, some staff at the school are still waiting to be paid their full wages that were due on Friday Greg Zwajgenberg sent a letter to staff and students late on Tuesday night It alleged Education Minister Yvette Berry was planning a "superschool" precinct that would include Lyneham High Brindabella Christian College and Lyneham Oval "We are now seeking assurances about Brindabella not being another Calvary Hospital and we will communicate our findings," Mr Zwajgenberg wrote Education Minister Yvette Berry and Brindabella Christian College board chair Greg Zwajgenberg suppliedMs Berry and the school board have been contacted for comment Mr Zwajgenberg has been on the board since 2003 and became board chair in 2016 The Tax Office filed to wind up the school on February 18 on the grounds of insolvency A court hearing is set for March when the ATO will seek an order to appoint a liquidator Federal Court documents show the school's proprietors owed the Tax Office $8 million for unpaid pay-as-you-go withholding In his letter to staff and students on Tuesday night Mr Zwajgenberg said he and business manager John Clarke met ATO assistant commissioner Jillian Kitto other Tax Office officials and their legal counsel on February 17 to discuss a payment plan to pay off the debt within 12 months in addition to the Commonwealth Department of Education withholding our normal $5+ million February funding payment nervous parents also contributed by way of unpaid school fees," Mr Zwajgenberg said "This has left us approximately $1 million short for the month of February and ultimately threatening the quality education your children deserve." He said if parents did not pay fees on time the "staff and curriculum ultimately suffer" for the first time in 23 years some staff salaries due last week have been delayed and being paid as parents fulfil their obligations." The Canberra Times understands staff members have gradually been receiving pay on Tuesday and Wednesday The school has been receiving monthly payments from the federal government as the Education Department investigates the school's compliance with the law The board chair circulated a letter he sent to the Commissioner of Taxation with copies sent to the ACT Integrity Commission which outlined a response to the wind-up application Mr Zwajgenberg said the school owed about $5.9 million to the Tax Office, not $8 million as stated in the Federal Court documents He did not specify how the Tax Office was incorrect in its calculation of the debt which includes unpaid pay-as-you-go withholding a penalty for unpaid superannuation and interest The current annual interest rate for late payments to the Tax Office is 11.42 per cent "In my opinion the combined figure was deliberately misrepresented as $8m to create sensational headlines which have led to undue panic among our staff He said the winding-up proceedings had been "unusually" accelerated over five weeks and suggested the Tax Office had discussed the wind-up application with government officials and Ms Berry There is no standard time for wind-up proceedings Companies have a chance to raise genuine disputes within 21 days of receiving a statutory demand the liquidator can be appointed at any time when a court date becomes available The board chair repeated claims that Ms Berry had not engaged directly with the school and that the 14-day turnaround to respond to her latest show-cause notice was not fair and reasonable Ms Berry said on Monday it would be inappropriate to provide running commentary in order to afford procedural fairness "I will provide additional updates when I can do so without compromising the process," Ms Berry said Mr Zwajgenberg wrote that Ms Berry had an "agenda" to form a "superschool" including Brindabella Christian College with Lyneham primary and high schools He said one of the Brindabella Christian College staff members overheard a conversation involving someone they believed to be an unnamed ACT government official who discussed this "superschool" proposal our community is being targeted as part of a conspiracy against Christians Specifically stating the ACT government 'Hated Christians'," Mr Zwajgeberg wrote "I will be seeking that minister Berry clarify her position on these remarks Although I recognise that the ATO has no jurisdiction over her the long silence over the past five months would ring true on this plan." The board chair claimed that an activist group known as Reform BCC had "collaborated with certain members of minister Berry's office to distort the facts A Reform BCC spokesperson said it had never met people from Ms Berry's office nor the minister herself "ReformBCC is very concerned about the suitability of persons in management and control of a school who openly refute the authority or jurisdiction of regulators and statutory authorities," the spokesperson said "This creates disorder and distress and right now is exposing the BCC community of staff and students to serious risks." Mr Zwajgenberg also accused Senator David Pocock of using parliamentary privilege to make "incendiary comments about the college" and him personally there will be subpoenas coming his way shortly." There is no known legal action involving the school and Senator Pocock that could allow subpoenas Senator Pocock said the school community deserved transparency certainty and financially responsible governance "I make no apology for fulfilling the responsibilities of my position as an independent senator for the ACT in providing scrutiny and oversight through the parliamentary process of issues of deep concern brought to me consistently by many many members of the ACT community," he said "We need a clear picture of what investigations are currently underway the timelines for their resolution and what plans are being put in place by regulators to ensure the safety and ongoing education and employment of students and staff." The Education Directorate set up a hotline for parents and families to call for information and support The number is 6205 5429 and it is staffed from 9am to 5pm on weekdays 15 August, 2024 By Octavius has revealed that specialist Van Elle will undertake a two-week CFA piling operation as part of the rebuild of a landslide-damaged road in Wiltshire The insight came as the main contractor for the reinstatement of the B4069 at Lyneham Banks gave an update on the project Octavius said Van Elle would drive anchor piles to depths of 14m using a 30t excavator as well as using a Soilmec SR30 drilling rig for CFA piling to a depth of 11m "The CFA piling method is generally vibration free and one of the quietest forms of piling," Octavius project manager Monty De Souza told local residents "It is used in environmentally sensitive areas and can be used in close proximity to existing buildings CFA piling activity is estimated to be two-week duration.” The contractor said in a newsletter that t had been "hard at work" on essential earthworks "This phase of the project primarily focuses on three critical activities: digging Octavius said excavating efforts had been "extensive" to prepare the ground for future construction "Our skilled crew has been carefully excavating to ensure that the foundation is ready to support the infrastructure we have planned," it added The contractor said upgrading drainage on the site was critical to protect its integrity "Our drainage improvement efforts involve installing new systems and enhancing existing ones to ensure that water flows efficiently away from critical areas." And it added that "selective vegetation removal" had been necessary to clear the way for construction "This process has been conducted thoughtfully with consideration for the local ecosystem." The 14.8km long B4069 Lyneham Banks in North Wiltshire has been closed since February 2022 when a landslide caused severe damage to the road The total landslide area measured around 100m in diameter while the block of material that moved was between 2m and 4m deep Wiltshire Council appointed consultant Atkins Réalis to undertake a site walkover so that the ground movement could be characterised for a geotechnical report A remediation solution was also informed by an observational ground model of the site which was produced by results from geomorphological mapping and a 2022 ground investigation Octavious was appointed to the rebuild earlier this year and its work will involve constructing a piled retaining wall with ground anchors and mid slope counterforts Construction costs for the solution are estimated at about £6M Want to read more? Subscribe to GE’s enewsletters and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn Tagged with: BBGE recently installed 136 precast piles for a new cable sealing end compound as part of National Grid’s project to move 4.6km of overhead electricity lines underground in Wiltshire The April 2025 issue of Ground Engineering includes site reports on challenges at the Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade scheme outside of Cork in Ireland and stabilisation measures on an A-road in Wiltshire The government has scrapped the £1.7bn Stonehenge tunnel scheme because it is “unaffordable” and will save £785M next year Octavius Infrastructure will start work to rebuild the landslide damaged B4069 at Lyneham Banks in Wiltshire this summer Sign in or Register a new account to join the discussion. Business news, Project news, Industry news and Top Stories We use cookies to collect information about how you use wiltshire.gov.uk. We use this information to make the website work as well as possible and improve our services. Wiltshire Council has today (Wednesday 2 April) reopened the B4069 Lyneham Banks following a major landslip in February 2022, which broke up the road and moved it 25 metres downhill. Since that time, the council has been working hard to reopen the road, but it has been a long process due to the complexity of the engineering project. First the council had to wait several months until the road stopped moving before it could establish the cause of the landslip and assess the best way to rebuild the road to prevent the landslip reoccurring. Once that was work was completed, the council drew up detailed plans on several options to repair the road before engaging with stakeholders and appointing a contractor, Octavius Infrastructure, which started the repairs work in July 2024. Parvis Khansari, Corporate Director Place, said: "We're delighted that the B4069 Lyneham Banks has finally reopened after several years of hard work to both restore the road and introduce measures to prevent the land from slipping again. "The closure has had a real effect on the local community and we thank them for their patience and understanding during the work. "I'd also like to thank our officers and the team from Octavius Infrastructure, who have worked hard to deliver this project on time and on budget. "This reopening marks a significant milestone, ensuring safer and more reliable journeys for all who use the road." Chris Hudson, Operations Director of Octavius' highways business, said: "This was a challenge. About 90 metres of carriageway was lost. The hillside was still creeping when we commenced work, tackling such ground conditions demanded some creative solutions. But we are about bringing people together, so it was great to help reconnect communities affected by this lengthy road closure." More than 600 plants have been planted during the project. For best viewing experience of this website Please enter a place name in the search bar After provisionally the warmest May Day on record in the UK higher than average temperatures will subside over the weekend Environment Agency Updated: 14:00 (UTC+1) on Mon 5 May 2025 High pressure brings further fine and settled weather this week. Bank Holiday Monday promises to be a dry day across the region. After a cool but fairly sunny start, cloud is likely to increase from the northeast for a while turning sunshine hazy, and it will remain a little breezy. Maximum temperature 15 °C. Patchy cloud will clear this evening leaving a sunnier end to the day, followed by a dry and generally clear night. As winds ease a patchy rural frost is possible. Minimum temperature 2 °C. Another dry and settled day is on the cards on Tuesday. Winds will be light and with plenty of strong sunshine developing it will begin to feel quite warm again. Maximum temperature 15 °C. The remainder of the week will see high pressure dominating. It will stay dry with sunshine at times. Though a breeze develops again, temperatures will be on the warm side. Fairly typical weather for the time of year is most likely through this period. Overall, fine and dry weather is more likely to dominate although this will be interspersed with occasional spells of rain and showers, with a risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms in places. Overall, temperatures will most likely be near to or slightly above average. 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) Local Canberra developer TP Dynamics, which for years has focused on large community projects, is preparing to launch the largest mixed-use development in Canberra The project, Yowani Grounds, will redevelop the Yowani Country Club's non-golf course land in Lyneham, a site strategically positioned at the intersection of Canberra's main entry axe They'll be creating a mini-city with over 1000 residences as well as retail spaces TP Dynamics founder and Managing Director Tony Pan says the innovative placemaking project is envisioned as a place where residents can live and play within a cohesive and sustainable environment “Our expansive project slated for Yowani will depart from conventional developments typically seen within the Canberra landscape, with a design that embraces diversity in housing options for the eclectic mix of residents that call Canberra home," Pan says "We are excited to deliver a significant project that is more than just a residential or commercial development; it will be a vibrant community in the making for years to come "The design will incorporate spaces that foster social interaction from the lush green parks surrounding the dwellings to the bustling commercial areas for a vibrant atmosphere." The development will encompass several buildings and typologies with low-rise terraces and townhouses overlooking Sullivan’s Creek gradually transitioning into a core commercial zone along Northbourne Avenue A series of residential apartment buildings will also make up a part  of the project with space for a hotel and seniors living provider to exist on site as well as the redevelopment of the Yowani Country Club clubhouse To date, TP Dynamics has established a positive reputation, with a series of residential and mixed-use developments within Canberra that have assisted in addressing the housing needs of the ACT in alignment with the region's long-term objectives The Yowani project exemplifies this commitment presenting a distinctive placemaking experience designed to offer residents an opportunity to experience architectural excellence low maintenance 'lock up and leave' style living "Our upcoming project to be located in Lyneham reflects our long-term vision to deliver quality community-centric living for Canberrans," Pan added we understand the changing face of the city and the pressing need for well-connected residences that can enhance the overall living standards for residents feel and liveability of the landscape." The project's commitment to the conservation of the local Lyneham area aligns with TP Dynamics' broader goal of creating opportunities for education, employment, and innovation within the community in ways that resonate with the Canberra identity “We hope through this project to showcase our commitment to reshaping Canberra's urban landscape in a way that resonates with Canberrans In the face of a growing population and evolving lifestyle preferences our goal is for it to exist as a blueprint for modern and community-centric development as more housing options are in demand for our growing city." Canberra's population is set to surge by 2050, with an additional 175,000 to 250,000 residents set to call Canberra home within the next two decades, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. TP Dynamics will be launching the project in mid-2024. Play Duration: 4 minutes 48 seconds4m 48sBrought to you by It's an idea that originated in various European cities and is now spreading across the globe and changing the way that students travel to school.  Contrary to the name, there are no physical buses involved.  ABC Canberra's Alice Matthews was joined by Kate Bradney, a local mum who brought the concept to Lyneham.  School students in Lyneham travelling to school in a bike bus.(Walk Cycle Lyneham and Beyond ) Download the ABC listen app to text and call your favourite live radio This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe collision occurred about 4.30pm on Tuesday at the intersection of MacArthur Avenue and Wattle Street One lane of MacArthur Avenue was closed as police fire and rescue and ambulance officers assess the scene Paramedics assessed one person for injuries Emergency services were called to a crash in Lyneham on Tuesday Picture by Elesa KurtzHume crashSeparately another minor crash occurred on the Monaro Highway in Hume on Tuesday afternoon