"Barronomics is not about addressing inequality or looking after urban environments, biodiversity, greenery, birds, heritage and stuff that hinders developers," writes "Canberra Matters" columnist PAUL COSTIGAN.
A 32-year-old high-range drink driver, with her child in the car, has collided with a set of traffic lights in Downer overnight.
"Canberra Matters" columnist PAUL COSTIGAN tracks the tale of unloved trees felled and unloved new trees planted in Downer.
"It is now common for developer-driven DAs to include worthy statements about climate, community values and involvement. The reality is that consultation processes involve ticking boxes and tokenistic engagement," writes PAUL COSTIGAN.
"Is everyone too busy to notice? When the trees on Bradfield Street and part of Melba Street are all gone, maybe then locals will start to ask questions," bemoans PAUL COSTIGAN about some trees doomed by developers in Downer.
"It might come as a surprise to the heartless ones who dream up such vague terms as 'Urban Intensification Areas' that residents take this stuff very personally. People are losing sleep," writes PAUL COSTIGAN
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