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Floriade 2027 to open one day earlier and have longer hours, government announces

But first, the launch of Floriade 2026 ...

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Labor campaign launch promises Commonwealth Park swimming pool

The PM will join Andrew Barr at today's launch.

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Floriade to Flame Trees: Sold-out Cold Chisel mulls Canberra venue swap

The promoter is eyeing off Stage 88 in Commonwealth Park.

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Is Barnesy too loud for the bats in Commonwealth Park?

Cold Chisel is not performing at Stage 88 like their last visit to Canberra.

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Reconciliation needed 'now more than ever' in Canberra

'The more we can talk about Aboriginal issues, the better.'

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Now more than ever, we need Reconciliation Day to lead to listening

There's a very serious side to the event at Commonwealth Park.

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'Gorgeous': Floriade launched with an artistic bent

The theme this year is Art in Bloom.

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Light rail's true cost to Commonwealth Park above $1.46b: Liberals

Every metre of track will represent almost $1 million, the opposition says.

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Canberra Day 2024: run or walk around Lake Burley Griffin, hot air balloons and more

And lots of other activities in Commonwealth Park

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Barr banks on 50-50 light rail federal funding split all the way to Woden

Chief Minister says he doesn't want to pay entire bill for coming stage.

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'Fabulous': families defy weather for a night of carols in the city

A sea of red took over Commonwealth Park.

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'It's ludicrous': Light rail contract confirms Liberals' 'worst fears'

'When will [arrival in Woden] be? 2034? Will it be 2040? Who knows.'

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'More' for Canberra: government sets completion date for next phase of light rail

Decision also raised questions about when Woden line will be done.

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NCA defends approval speed for light rail extension

But ACT eyes streamlined sign-off process in Federal Parliament.

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NCA signs off on next stage of Canberra's light rail

The 1.7-kilometre stage 2A extension has been granted works approval.

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A potential new site for the Civic pool revealed

The NCA is developing a master plan for the park.

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More information on what stage 2A of Canberra's light rail network will look like as public consultation opens

The National Capital Authority begins taking feedback on the aesthetics, accessibility and conformity to Walter Burley Griffin's 1918 plan for the next stage of light rail from Canberra's city to Commonwealth Park.

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Light rail faces federal approval test as latest design plans are revealed

The final design, including whether stage 2a respects the 1918 Griffin Plan, will be queried as part of the federal government's works approval process.

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Sounds of silence: Could development shut Canberra's music festivals down?

Both of Canberra's festival venues are in danger, Music ACT says.

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Govt can find a way to make light rail costs transparent: experts

One expert said the Canberra Liberals' policy risked devaluing the existing light rail.

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Light rail stage 2B will not be approved 'for many years': NCA

The National Capital Authority does not expect light rail stage 2B to be approved for "many years".

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Feds reveal what Steel would not: the real completion date for the light rail extension

No, it won't be 2030 by the time Canberrans can ride the light rail to Commonwealth Park.

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Rain threatens to thin Floriade crowds after busy long weekend

After a two-year hiatus Floriade has returned to Commonwealth Park and so far is on track for the highest attendance ever.

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Floriade back home in full bloom in Commonwealth Park

All the rain has created perfect growing conditions for the annual celebration of spring

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'I'm very happy to be an Australian finally': Canberrans mark Australia Day

The day kicked off in Canberra with a citizen ceremony and flag raising at Rond Terrace in Commonwealth Park.

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