Community consultation will take place on Saturday 16 May at 3pm, and on Sunday 17 May at 10am at Blaxland Park re the establishment of a Griffith Microforest. A fundraising auction will take place at Gryphons on Saturday 30 May. Please see attached flyer.
GNCA Committee members visited the Watson Microforest on Friday as a group of Griffith residents are keen to establish a Microforest in Blaxland Park. Community consultation is proposed on Saturday 16 May at 3pm, and on Sunday 17 May at 10am at Blaxland Park. A fundraising auction will take place …
We look forward to welcoming you at our pop-up stand on Saturday morning at the Griffith shops. The purpose is to ensure all members and residents are better informed and have an opportunity to discuss and can sign the hard copy of the petition should you choose. If you can’t …
GNCA intends to staff pop-ups so people can sign hard copies of the petition. The first will be at Griffith shops this Wednesday (25/3) from 3pm and the next at Old Narrabundah Community Council Festival from 9.30-2pm on Saturday 28 March at the Community Gardens in Kootara St. If you …
As you may be aware the GNCA has issues with the ‘Health Centre’ the government proposes to build in Throsby Park behind the Griffith Shops. The GNCA has organised a petition to the ACT Legislative Assembly against this development. Below is the link to the e-Petition opposing the location, size, …
The GNCA would like to thank and recognise, the former owner of Mountain Creek Wholefoods, John Needham, who sadly passed on 19 January 2026. John was a leader and a visionary who created an exceptional health and wellbeing business, servicing the people of Canberra for over 40 years. His genuine …
Given the draft Amendment 102 by the National Capital Authority raises significant concerns for nearby residents and property owners and as the deadline for comment was extended the GNCA has submitted the attached more comprehensive response. In summary, the GNCA believes that Draft Amendment 102 should be withdrawn by the …
The NCA sought submissions on the draft Plan Amendment 102 – HUME CIRCLE PRECINCT by 3 February but this deadline has now been extended to 17 February 2026. The GNCA understands that the NCA had been in discussions with at least one developer about planning issues related to Hume place. …
As you may be aware, work has commenced in the suburbs of Griffith and Narrabundah on the nbn’s ACT Fibre Upgrade Program, which has been designed to deliver faster and more reliable nbn broadband to thousands of homes and businesses across Canberra. It should mean better video calls, smoother streaming, …
On 7 October 2025 the Government announced that it had lodged a Draft Major Plan Amendment (DPA-06) to rezone various Blocks comprising Throsby Park and the parking area behind Griffith shops to permit the construction of the proposed Inner South Canberra Health Centre. The DPA is open for public comment …
Does Canberra need an Aquatic and Urban Swimming Strategy? This is the title of a Panel discussion to be held on 20 November at 6pm at the East Hotel as part of the 95th Birthday celebrations. Panellists will include Senator David Pocock, Fiona Carrick MLA and Jo Clay MLA.
Stage two of the Manuka Hotel, on the site of the old Capitol Theatre, was approved with conditions in 2021 to include five cinemas, a ballroom and meeting spaces, a restaurant and 122 hotel rooms across the upper levels. In May 2025, the president of the GNCA, John Edquist wrote …
