News from
the Webmaster
Creative Belconnen
You can use this web site to publish your stories,
opinions, photos, MP3s etc.
Have a look at the Emag
to see what is possible. For example we have an
exciting poem from Lyn Nichols on fire bugs.
No editors to decide on whether
to publish or not, we publish unless the contribution
is in conflict with the laws of defamation or
any other law.
Help!
Help us keep the website up to date. If you see
anything on this site that is out of date, or
no longer in existance (for example a closed down
restaurant) please let us know. Just go to Contact
at the top of the page.
Mural at Belconnen Community Centre
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 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's Underbelly
Crime data for Belconnen Click
here
Retail jobs crash in ACT
Latest ACT economic notes Click
here
Belconnen Festival November 13 2010
For details read media release - Click
here
Now festival gets razzle dazzle
Check out the - Festival
page
Epoll Population and infill
How many people should the ACT have, and how
do you feel about infill proposals such as that
proposed for Hawker Have
your say click here
West Belconnen Health Coop now open
For info Click
here
To view ABC Stateline report Click
here
Web
site
Background
2010 term 1 Belconnen Community
Newsletter
to read Click
here
Higgins Appreciation Society Website
updated
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/
Belconnen Arts Centre open for art!
The Belconnen Arts Centre was opened on August
27 by Chief Minister Jon Stanhope and opened to
the public on Saturday August 29. Thousands of
people streamed through to see local artists and
displays. Many of the facilities rooms are booked
into the future.
For details Click
here or go to Community
page
Support Asian Women's Friendship Association
The Support Asian Women's Friendship Association
is a women's organisation, which provides support
and assistance to cultural and linguistically
diverse background women. To find out more click
here
Hot new poetry
Check
this out it's hot
Migration issues
For information on current migration issues go
to the Emag and look under
General.
ACT elections-a full summary
For a detailed look at the ACT elections
click
here
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
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
ACT Dance action statement 2008-2010
To find out more 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
complete list |
