Jul 20, 2026 | Latest News, Nature and waterways, Save Our Western Edge, Transport, Uncategorized, Urban planning
This post was prepared by Conservation Council volunteer, William Jones. Undeniably, governments urgently need to take steps to address barriers and inequalities in housing. One solution that the ACT Government is currently investigating is to expand Canberra’s urban...
Jul 14, 2026 | Campaigns, Latest News, Nature and waterways, Save Our Western Edge
Dr Ed Wensing, expert urban planner featured in our new documentary On the Edge, a film by local film maker Trent Houssenloge of Cowboy Hat Films, has written an insightful article outlining the limits to Canberra’s urban growth and why we must prevent further urban...
Jul 13, 2026 | Campaigns, Latest News, Nature and waterways, Save Our Western Edge
Our new documentary On the Edge is now live on our YouTube channel for you to watch and share with your friends, family and community groups! Directed, shot and edited by local film maker Trent Houssenloge of Cowboy Hat Films, On the Edge takes you deep into the...
Jul 9, 2026 | Latest News, Nature and waterways, Save Our Western Edge, Uncategorized
The ACT government is proposing to amend the Territory Plan to permit a ‘recycling facility’ and ‘bulk landscape supplies’ as a land use for a 5.08 hectare former vineyard in southwest Belconnen, known as Block 1653. Block 1653 sits right in the middle of ecologically...
Jun 3, 2026 | Latest News, Save Our Western Edge
This post was prepared by Conservation Council volunteer, William Jones. Please note this post is based on information gathered from current publicly available studies. The cultural heritage value of the Western Edge is an invaluable part of Canberra’s identity and...
May 28, 2026 | 1% for Nature, Campaigns, Latest News, Save Our Western Edge
Our first volunteer information session for the joint Save our Western Edge! and 1% for Nature campaigns was a huge success! We had over 25 people learning about the joint campaign strategy, signing up for different volunteer roles, joining their local campaign group...
