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Precursors to Modernism – lunchtime talk
Thursday 23 April 2026 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM General admission $20 Students $10 Australian Institute of Architects 2A Mugga Way Red Hill ACT Book at: https://www.trybooking.com/DHVMU Canberra developed rapidly from the 1950s and Modernism, with its focus on design rather than decoration, influenced its architecture. Think of the ShineRead article …
February 2026 Newsletter
Special General Meeting on RRA constitution changes; Thomas Emerson MLA guest speaker at the AGM on 25 March; Heritage Festival event with Eric Martin AM 23 April: Inquiries into Missing Middle, Aquatic Strategy, Fix My Street & Provision of Municipal Services; David Pocock MP Town Hall meeting 25 Feb; Reid traffic issues; National Day of Mourning; Crime statistics; Jazz on the lawn at St John’s 21 Feb; Northside Community Service New Board Games; agendas & nomination form for RRA Committee
Christmas Eve in Reid 24 December 2025 – St John’s Anglican Church: 6 pm Carols on the Lawn
Christmas Eve in Reid 24 December 2025 St John’s Anglican Church: 6 pm Carols on the Lawn St John’s is continuing their tradition of Christmas Eve carols on the lawn. Bring a picnic basket and blanket and enjoy singing some Christmas favourites (plus a ‘dress up’ nativity for the kids).Read article …
Dec 25 Newsletter
Gazanias are an environmental weed; Koels have arrived; Currong St letterbox removal; AGM 6.30 pm 25 March 2026 at Mercure Hotel Braddon; see the list of Reid’s houses approaching the 100-year mark; home batteries advice; Acton waterfront ‘Have Your Say’; Keep Safe! – it’s holiday time; Neighbourhood Watch stats; Seasons Greetings events at St John’s Carols on the Lawn 24 December AND Jazz on the Grass on 21 February.
Construction Update and Invitation to Community Drop-in Sessions – UNSW Canberra City Stage 1
Please see the following Stage 1 construction update and invitation extended to members of the Reid Residents’ Association for our community drop-in sessions next week.
Don’t forget to Have Your Say on the so-called ‘Missing Middle by 5 August.
The ACT Government are accepting written submissions until 5 August 2025. You can provide your submission by clicking here or emailing EPSDDcomms@act.gov.au
Trees to come down in the former CIT site now UNSW
This Tuesday, 5 August, the University of New South Wales will be removing four trees in and around the Canberra City Reid Precinct. You may hear some noise during your daily walks and UNSW wants to reassure you this work is planned. In total, four trees will be removed: OneRead article …
National Trust (ACT) Heritage Symposium is on this Saturday
Theme: A Future for the Past The Forestry Building, ANU. Registration It’s not too late to book – see the link below for registration details and the program https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/act-region-heritage-symposium2025/
ACT Heritage Grants Program for 2025-26
The ACT Heritage Grants Program for 2025-26 will open on Monday 7 July and may be of intertest to residents.
RRA May Newsletter
AGM endorsed the present committee, with two additions, a former treasurer and a new member; guest speaker, Tony Maple eloquently spoke on ‘Before Reid: people at the heart of old Canberra; UNSW Canberra City Stage 1 Works Approval; lodging applications with
ACT Heritage Council; Commonwealth Park concept Vision 2025; bell ringing at St John’s; profiling Reid residents; Neighbourhood Watch report.