Inspire: News & Insights
05.07.2022
The slow street initiative giving power back to the people
The slow street initiative giving power back to the people
Ginninderry’s Slow Street Initiative started with design and is evolving through community-led activations. Along Tredwell Street, residents benefit from a pedestrian-friendly road limited to 20km/h, lighter in colour and raised […]
07.06.2022
Successful construction training and employment program returns to Yass
Successful construction training and employment program returns to Yass
The Yass campus of TAFE NSW will once again host the SPARK Yass Construction program, delivered in partnership with Ginninderry, Yass Valley Council and headspace Yass. The announcement of the […]
02.06.2022
SPARK Construction Taster Program participants graduate!
SPARK Construction Taster Program participants graduate!
Congratulations to participants on Ginninderry’s SPARK Construction Taster Program who graduated this week. This innovative program focused on skills development, work experience and an introduction to a range of construction […]
24.05.2022
Bike to the future: Why e-bikes are taking over Canberra’s bike paths
Bike to the future: Why e-bikes are taking over Canberra’s bike paths
WORDS Beatrice Smith PHOTOS Ben Appleton In a post-COVID world, transport is front of mind. Gone is the romance of a bustling train or tram carriage full of city […]
22.05.2022
Creating homes for women at risk
Creating homes for women at risk
WORDS Emma Macdonald “It takes a society to combat homelessness, and a strong nation to fight poverty” Wayne Chirisa Having a roof over one’s head is a basic necessity— just […]
22.05.2022
Repair, craft, share: Binning throwaway culture for good
Repair, craft, share: Binning throwaway culture for good
WORDS Beatrice Smith PHOTOS Ben Appleton There’s a new way of creating a new life for everyday items—and a more sustainable world in the process. It’s impossible to ignore the […]
22.05.2022
A constant connection to country
A constant connection to country
WORDS Emma Macdonald PHOTOS Adam McGrath and Tyson Powell Tyson Powell is the Aboriginal Project Officer for Ginniderry’s Conservation Corridor — a job that allows him to care for the […]
22.05.2022
Blooming businesses
Blooming businesses
WORDS Kate Edwards IMAGES Andrew Ly and Adam McGrath There’s something special about seeing a community grow. As Strathnairn nears 1000 residents, green shoots of another kind have emerged, […]
22.05.2022
Close to home: the benefits of eating locally
Close to home: the benefits of eating locally
WORDS Beatrice Smith PHOTOS Andrew Ly From eating food grown in sync with the seasons, to choosing produce that is fresher and requires less energy to transport, there are so […]
22.05.2022
Beauty in place
Beauty in place
WORDS Erin Cross PHOTOS Adam McGrath From transforming potential eyesores such as community solar batteries into public art, to inspiring the designs for local streetscaping, homes and buildings, stunning artworks […]
16.05.2022
Ginninderry hosts a special and inclusive Iftar