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Latest news: Lake Burley Griffin

Healthy waterways build a healthy city

News Alicia Payne -
Canberra’s lakes and waterways are a central part of life in the capital. As a child, my favourite thing to do as a treat was to hire a paddle boat on Lake Burley Griffin with my parents.

Put out more flags: Griffin Guardians on warpath over Rond Terrace flagpoles

Local Nicholas Fuller -
Six new flagpoles will be installed at Rond Terrace - but a community group claims they do not fit architect Walter Burley Griffin’s vision.

Canberra New Year’s Eve fireworks return to bring in 2022

Local Newstime Media -
New Year’s Eve in Canberra is back this year with spectacular fireworks to welcome 2022 while providing support for local hospitality businesses.

Ken Behrens invited to clean up Lake Burley Griffin

Local Newstime Media -
Clean-up Lake Burley Griffin Day is back for the fourth year running on Sunday 14 November from 9am to 12pm. During National Recycling Week, 8-14 November, the public is encouraged to volunteer and...

Designers chosen for new ACT dragon boat facility

Local Newstime Media -
The ACT government has awarded the design contract for the new dragon boat facility by Lake Burley Griffin to Cox Architecture.

Go jump in the Lake: Streakers swim on the solstice

Charity Nicholas Fuller -
Intrepid Canberrans will swim nude in Lake Burley Griffin on the winter solstice to raise money for Lifeline.

Blue-green algae breaks out in warm autumn

Local Nicholas Fuller -
Canberrans were disgusted to see – and smell – blue-green algae on Lake Burley Griffin over the long weekend. But it will reduce in the cold.

Canberra teen to walk 1,000 miles for a good cause

Charity Newstime Media -
Walking 1,000 miles in 1,000 hours sounds like a heroic task, but for 18-year-old Joseph Gardiner, it’ll be a walk around the block.

New ACT lakes and waterways investigation announced

Local Denholm Samaras -
Dr Sophie Lewis will undertake an independent investigation into the state of the ACT’s lakes and waterways, it was announced last week.

Transformed function centre to add vibrancy to Lake Burley Griffin

Local Newstime Media -
A newly transformed Regatta Point function centre means Canberrans will soon be able to enjoy a café or dining experience on the edge of Lake Burley Griffin. Assistant Minster for Regional Development and...

Bacteria and blue-green algae close ACT’s recreational water spots

Local Nicholas Fuller -
Toxic algae and bacteria outbreaks in the ACT’s waterways has resulted in a number of popular water spots being closed for recreational use.

Man who jumped into lake to evade police arrested

Local Newstime Media -
A 29-year-old Kambah man who jumped into Lake Burley Griffin in the early hours of 28 December to evade police faced the ACT Magistrates Court on Saturday 2 January charged with a number of offences, including drive at police.

Harbour-to-lake seaplane commute may be possible next year

Local Rosa Ritchie -
The first seaplane to grace the shores of Lake Burley Griffin landed with a soft splash this morning.

Penny-farthing Santa to cruise Lake Burley Griffin

Community Denholm Samaras -
Tomorrow morning, Santa will cruise around Lake Burley Griffin on a penny-farthing bicycle with a handful of helpers in tow.

Community concerns over algae at Acton Waterfront

Local Nicholas Fuller -
The proposed Acton Waterfront at West Basin is meant to be a vibrant cultural and entertainment precinct on a lakeside promenade – but a community group fears that it could be an ecological hazard instead.

Greens take lake’s rubbish to Parliament House

Local Nicholas Fuller -
New Greens MLA Jo Clay began her first sitting week picking up rubbish from the shores of Lake Burley Griffin.
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