Category: News
Newsletter 21 March 2020
We are writing to you because of the difficult times that lie ahead. This is a small suburb and many of us have lived here for decades, know our immediate and even further-afield neighbours which, under these circumstances, should help us keep in touch and looking out for each other.
2020 RRA AGM postponed
The Reid Residents’ Association (RRA) Annual General Meeting has been postponed. The Committee believes that, in view of the increasing risk of COVID-19 to attendees, it is prudent to reschedule the AGM to a later date. We will look forward to holding the AGM in less risky times.
Notice of upcoming rabbit control program
Recent monitoring has recorded significant rabbit numbers in Mt Ainslie and Mt Majura Nature Reserve, a remnant Yellow Box Red Gum Grassy Woodland (an endangered ecological community), and key habitat for many threatened species. The first stage of the program, ground baiting, will commence on 16 March 2020 with carrotRead article …
Trust Talk – Calamity and Conquest
Calamity and Conquest is the story of the convict Joseph Blundell and his consort Susan Osborne.
Strengthened compliance laws to better protect our heritage have now commenced
People who damage heritage places and objects in Canberra will face stronger penalties and may be required to repair damage in recently debated and passed Heritage legislation amendments. The Canberra community is passionate about our shared heritage and has been calling for more effective ways to deal with breaches ofRead article …
ANZAC Parade – Hebe Works
You are invite you to a meeting next Wednesday, 11 March 2020 to provide information regarding upcoming works on the 28 raised planter beds in the Anzac Parade median. Works are planned to occur between March and November 2020.
Canberra is growing, but how to accomodate growth
An event with six speakers at Albert Hall Monday 23 March 2020
Draft Tree Management Policy – National Triangle
The NCA is committed to the ‘National Strategy for Ecologically Sustainable Development’. One of the ways that NCA is seeking to deliver this outcome is through the development of a Tree Management Policy. A draft has been prepared
Upcoming meetings, events and submission dates
Some upcoming meetings, events and submission dates for the diary.