Marion Mahony Griffin statue gets the nod for Commonwealth Avenue

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1. Marion will have her own place in the sun after statue proposal gets nod

   The giant statue of Marion Mahony Griffin proposed for Commonwealth Avenue will go ahead after the National Capital Authority gave it the thumbs up. Entitled The City She Drew, the proposed sculpture from artist April Pine honours Marion, the architect, artist and visionary who partnered with her husband in designing Canberra.

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2. Generational Canberrans: He was born here. She came for a year. Together, they’ve watched Canberra grow for eight decades

   Gordon Arthur Truesdale was born in Canberra and is among the rare 10 per cent of Canberrans who can claim to be born here. Together with his wife, who came for a year, they have watched Canberra grow for eight decades.

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3. Quarry project rejected by almost 95% of submissions, but applicant sure concerns can be mitigated

   Monaro Rock's proposed hard rock quarry at Royalla was rejected by almost 95 per cent of submissions, but the applicant says concerns can be mitigated and expects to become a valued part of the community. Most Royalla, Googong and Tuggeranong residents expressed disapproval of the plan.

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4. ACT's 'burning drive' on climate action has given way to 'malaise'

   The ACT's 'burning drive' on climate action has given way to 'malaise', according to the former Greens leader in his first major speech since leaving politics.

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5. ACT must scrap unions' 'back-door channels' in procurement system: Libs

   The ACT opposition says the Secure Local Jobs Code must go, arguing the government should scrap unions' 'back-door channels' in its procurement system.

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