New laws curb plastic bags and protect trees
New tree protection laws, a ban on heavyweight and boutique plastic bags and reforms for the hospitality sector to improve the night-time economy will take effect in the ACT from January 1.
trees
"For some reason, Steel’s spin writers neglected to provide the net statistics on the state of trees in Canberra in 2022. There was no reality check," writes "Canberra Matters" columnist PAUL COSTIGAN.
Some 18,000 trees have been planted across Canberra this financial year, according to the ACT government.
"The ACT government is the biggest threat to mature trees, both through its enabling of more bulldozing and because of its preferred action – looking the other way," says "Canberra Matters" columnist PAUL COSTIGAN.
Opinion
Prospect of giant trees irk Bradfield Street newcomers
"Canberra Matters" columnist PAUL COSTIGAN tracks the tale of unloved trees felled and unloved new trees planted in Downer.
Opinion
How the Greens look the other way on trees
"Despite all the rhetoric, the ACT Greens are not yet addressing the realities of the climate crisis. The tree canopy will most likely stay around 20 per cent at best for years to come," says "Canberra Matters" columnist PAUL COSTIGAN.
News
Budget promises thousands more trees
THE ACT government will spend $14 million on planting 54,000 trees by 2024.
"When I see that word 'heritage' linked to the government’s intentions for the inner north, I worry how bad things are going to go for any heritage (buildings and landscapes)," writes columnist PAUL COSTIGAN
SHANE Rattenbury has welcomed the statement by Acting Cities Minister Greg Hunt, who yesterday announced…
A keen eyed reader has noted the felling of large trees on the Melbourne Avenue…
THE Eucalyptus mannifera, commonly known as Brittle Gum or Red Spotted Gum, is now the preferred species…
THERE was a rich seam of trolleys to be discovered before lunch walking around the…
THE Liberals' Alistair Coe is asking unkind questions about the Government justifications for clear felling…
A reader with an interest in matters botanical has sent us pictures from along Alexandrina…
I AM writing as a visitor to Canberra, who finds great charm and a feeling…
A great many good things are coming to an end as the redevelopment of the…
THE Canberra Liberals' vociferous opposition to clean power generation has found an unusual outlet at…
GOVERNMENT spokespeople have provided two detailed explanations of why the Canberra House annexe redevelopment project will include removal…
CANBERRANS love their trees so it is not surprising that quite a few are upset at…
