News
from the Webmaster
Belconnen's history
Belconnen turned 40 on 23 June 2006. In 1966
the first sod was turned in Aranda. To celebrate
the Belconnen Website now has a special page on
Belconnen history. The
page now includes Brian Rhynehart's chronological
history of Belconnen.
Helpers wanted for
Website
The Belconnen Community Web page needs creative
people to take it further. If you're creative,
know a bit about web page design and live in Belconnen
please contact us.
List your web page on our directories
page!
If you are a resident of Belconnen or have a
business in Belconnen you can have your site listed
on our web directory. It's the first time a local
directory of web sites has been created for any
local area. It's a great opportunity to get more
exposure for your site. To get listed go to our
online registration
form. How much does it cost? nothing.
Web
directory
Contribute to our website!
We are looking for content from people in Belconnen:
opinions, articles on any issue, from any viewpoint.
Photos, cartoons and other graphics are also welcome.
Over 15,000 hits a year, get yourself a bigger
audience.
We are also excited about our e-Mag
and the development of our E polls
If you'd like your creative work published -
writing, artwork, film or sound files - our multimedia
e-Mag is the place for
you!
If something's got your goat or you're looking
to discuss some Belconnen issues, the Emag is
the place for online discussion.
This site is under development, so keep checking
back to see how our website is growing. If you
want to know more about these pages and the people
behind it, check out About
Us.
Gonzo's cafe
Are you craving a great
cup of coffee and a sweet treat? Or perhaps you
fancy a fresh home-style lunch? Look no further
than Gonzo's Cafe in Belconnen Community
Centre. We have freshly brewed organic
fair-trade coffee and service with a smile.
Open 9.00am - 3.00pm Monday
to Friday. Catering is available within the Belconnen
Community Centre and it's immediate vicinity.
Gonzo's Cafe
Belconnen Community Centre
Swanson Court, Belconnen
(opposite the bus interchange)
For information ph. 6264 0232
Gonzo's cafe is a project of Belconnen
Community Services inc.
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Belconnen
Way
Latest on Belconnen Festival 2008
Calling all performers!
The countdown has started for the Belconnen Festival.
Make sure you have this date in your diary!
Belconnen Festival - Saturday 15 November 2008
If you or your group would like to perform at
the Festival this year, please complete and return
the attached Expression
of Interest
The Belconnen Festival is to become a bi annual
event with the next festival to be held on 15
November 2008 with the theme of your dream party.
For more details click on the festival tab (on
the left) or click here
Pictures of the last festival in 2006
can
been seen by clicking here
BCS Newsletter
The current edition of the BCS newsletter is
now out. to read Click
here
Belconnen Arts Centre
Exciting news for Belconnen. Work has begun on
the new Belconnen Arts Centre. For details click
here
The ACT election
The ACT election is to be held on October 18.
Belconnen is all in the electorate of Ginninderra
which returns 5 members of the ACT Legislative
Assembly. Candidates and parties contesting Ginninderra
are invited to submit articles and other material
in support of their claims for election. Just
send to Webmaster.
View election
guide
Higgins Appreciation Society
The H.A.S. are a group of local residents who
came together to celebrate
the culture and life of the suburb of Higgins.
Higgins Hoi Polloi is a
quarterly newsletter and can be found at http://higgins.org.au
They are looking for a webmaster, can you help?
Stong opposition to Kangaroo cull
Our ePoll on the Kangaroo cull resulted in a
record response with a large majority saying they
opposed the cull for details click
here
Our poll this month concerns petrol prices to
vote click here
ACT Economy booms in 2007
The ACT had the third fastest economic growth
in 2007, behind only Western Australia and Queensland.
For more information click
here
Belconnen fun run 2007
The Ben Donahue Fun Run was held on Sunday 11
November 2007 for details go
to their web site
Belconnen's workforce in 2006
Data released by the ABS from the 2006 census
shows that Belconnen had an unemployment rate
of 3.6 per cent in August 2006; for this and other
labour force information click
here
House
prices surge in 2007
House prices in Belconnencontinued to surge in
2007. To see how your suburb fared go to Discover
Belconnen
Housing affordability is they're something
we're not being told read
more
TravelSmart final update
The TravelSmart - Belconnen project is a large-scale
Voluntary Travel Behaviour Change Project intended
to encourage the use of healthier, more sustainable
transport modes. It was conducted in Belconnen
over 2006 and 2007. It is now complete. read
the final report....
Belconnen population reaches 84,382
According to the 2006 census the population of
Belconnen is now 84,382, to see updates for Vital
statistics go to Discover
Belconnen
Mortgage payments and rents surge in
Belconnen for details go to Emag
ACT Dance action statement 2008-2010
To find out more Click
here
2006 Belconnen Fun Run results
The Belconnen (Ben Donohue) Fun Run and Walk
was held on Saturday November 11. Many records
tumbled, for a report and results Click
here
What's on in Belconnen (plus
some other places)
Our what's pages is now being updated daily,
tons of local events and opportunities. check
it out by clicking here!
Garage sales
Put your Garage Sale on this
site. For details go to the Whats on page or Click
here
Belconnen Community Council
Belconnen's forum on planning and other local
issues. To access their website click
here
Arts and Entertainment, Sport and Recreation
and shopping
Arts
and Entertainment guide
Employment
click
here for employment services
Health services
click
here for information on health services
Restaurant guide
Belconnen's
restaurants
Crime Stoppers! Crime Stoppers toll-free
on 1800 333 000
Want to help Police track down suspects of major
crimes, have a look at Canberra's most wanted
on the public issues page Public
issues canberra's most wanted
Belconnen suburbs A
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