"For transport strategies to be more effective a better understanding of travel behaviour is needed. The choice of transport mode is influenced by convenience, comfort, time, income and cost," writes former planner MIKE QUIRK.
Canberrans will pay lower rates under a Liberal government, Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee will announce in her budget reply speech in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday afternoon.
A suspect case of avian influenza (bird flu) in the ACT is under investigation.
Police are looking for the driver of a black Toyota Hilux that collided with another vehicle and took off in Higgins.
Here are today’s “CityNews” headlines.
Entry fees for Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve will return from July 1 to help maintain infrastructure, support volunteers, and undertake critical work to protect, preserve and enhance the environment.
“It is appropriate that legal processes are available to anyone to be used for their protection, but it might be that the Integrity Commission legislation is too lenient in an area that seeks to root out corruption,” says MICHAEL MOORE.
KEEPING UP THE ACT takes a tongue-in-cheek, comedic look at how some elements of the local media might (or might not be) serving Canberra.
DR MURRAY MAY says the scientific evidence for removing wood heaters altogether is overwhelming. "However, the Canberra Liberals plan to reverse the decision to phase out wood heaters. Can you believe it?"
"The so-called cost-of-living announcements made by Andrew Barr just highlight how out of touch he is with no acknowledgement of how tough Canberrans are doing it at the moment," says Elizabeth Lee..
Master Builders CEO Michael Hopkins says many ACT construction businesses will re-assess the viability of their businesses after reading the ACT government is only budgeting for $57 million of new capital works over the next five years.
The ACT's budget missed the mark for business, according to the Canberra Business Chamber.
