Floriade 2027 to open one day earlier and have longer hours, government announces But first, the launch of Floriade 2026 ... The Canberra Times · Jun 2
Labor campaign launch promises Commonwealth Park swimming pool The PM will join Andrew Barr at today's launch. The Canberra Times · Sep 13, 2024
Floriade to Flame Trees: Sold-out Cold Chisel mulls Canberra venue swap The promoter is eyeing off Stage 88 in Commonwealth Park. The Canberra Times · Jun 18, 2024
Is Barnesy too loud for the bats in Commonwealth Park? Cold Chisel is not performing at Stage 88 like their last visit to Canberra. The Canberra Times · Jun 14, 2024
Reconciliation needed 'now more than ever' in Canberra 'The more we can talk about Aboriginal issues, the better.' The Canberra Times · May 27, 2024
Now more than ever, we need Reconciliation Day to lead to listening There's a very serious side to the event at Commonwealth Park. The Canberra Times · May 24, 2024
'Gorgeous': Floriade launched with an artistic bent The theme this year is Art in Bloom. The Canberra Times · May 16, 2024
Light rail's true cost to Commonwealth Park above $1.46b: Liberals Every metre of track will represent almost $1 million, the opposition says. The Canberra Times · Mar 19, 2024
Canberra Day 2024: run or walk around Lake Burley Griffin, hot air balloons and more And lots of other activities in Commonwealth Park The Canberra Times · Feb 14, 2024
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. The Canberra Times · Dec 29, 2023
'Fabulous': families defy weather for a night of carols in the city A sea of red took over Commonwealth Park. The Canberra Times · Dec 9, 2023
'It's ludicrous': Light rail contract confirms Liberals' 'worst fears' 'When will [arrival in Woden] be? 2034? Will it be 2040? Who knows.' The Canberra Times · Dec 7, 2023
'More' for Canberra: government sets completion date for next phase of light rail Decision also raised questions about when Woden line will be done. The Canberra Times · Dec 6, 2023
NCA defends approval speed for light rail extension But ACT eyes streamlined sign-off process in Federal Parliament. The Canberra Times · Jul 12, 2023
The Canberra Times · Jul 11, 2023 NCA signs off on next stage of Canberra's light rail The 1.7-kilometre stage 2A extension has been granted works approval.
The Canberra Times · Jun 25, 2023 A potential new site for the Civic pool revealed The NCA is developing a master plan for the park.
ABC News · Mar 27, 2023 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.
The Canberra Times · Mar 27, 2023 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.
The Canberra Times · Jan 29, 2023 Sounds of silence: Could development shut Canberra's music festivals down? Both of Canberra's festival venues are in danger, Music ACT says.
The Canberra Times · Dec 9, 2022 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.
The Canberra Times · Dec 8, 2022 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".
The Canberra Times · Oct 28, 2022 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.
The Canberra Times · Oct 3, 2022 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.
The Canberra Times · Sep 16, 2022 Floriade back home in full bloom in Commonwealth Park All the rain has created perfect growing conditions for the annual celebration of spring
The Canberra Times · Jan 26, 2022 '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.