About Paul Costigan

I am an independent writer, commentator, researcher and consultant on all things visual arts, photography, music, urban design, development and planning, and a host of related climate change issues. I also have an interest in and experience on arts and not for profit boards and administration.

I also blog at: www.the-southern-cross.com

Prime interests: Photography, Arts, Culture and Urban Issues.

The ACT Government mimics the banks by gouging unit owners
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The ACT Government mimics the banks by gouging unit owners

Paul Costigan 28 Mar 2018 24
Who will win the 2020 ACT Election?
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Who will win the 2020 ACT Election?

Paul Costigan 21 Mar 2018 45

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A lot of good comments. Why don't we celebrate Oz Day on 1 Jan. Yeah I know you all still asleep from new year eve. But is th... View
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Barr won't engage in witch-hunt after new Orroral Valley bushfire images released

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Belconnen GP surgery locked down due to "potential COVID-19 risk"

A Belconnen GP surgery was forced into lockdown yesterday (21 January) over concerns that a patient had recently been to...
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Police locate the body of missing man Alex Coppinger

UPDATED 4:20 pm: ACT Policing has confirmed that the body located adjacent to Paddy's River Road at Paddy's River this morning...
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Former Canberra Italian restaurant operator allegedly underpaid chefs

The former operator of the La Pasteria Italian restaurant in Greenway is facing court for allegedly paying two chefs less...
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There is no way forward without changing the date of 'Australia Day'

It's the week before the national holiday that causes division across the country, so it wouldn't be right for me...
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Algae and bacteria outbreak closes multiple waterways and lakes across Canberra

A toxic outbreak of bacteria and blue-green algae has closed many of Canberra's waterways and lakes, due in part to...
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Multicultural Eats: Where to find the best Indonesian food in Canberra

The only international travel I am doing this year is with my tastebuds and this week they are journeying to...
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Woman drowns on South Coast beach

A woman has died after being pulled from the water at a beach on the state’s south coast yesterday. Just...
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Why is there a crane on stalled city building site?

More than six months after a key city development fell victim to the COVID-19 pandemic, a crane has been erected...
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Problem-plagued Gungahlin Pool remains shut as heatwave looms

Gungahlin residents will be forced to swelter through Canberra's heatwave over the weekend and into next week without any relief...
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Ten things to do in Canberra this week (22 - 28 January)

This week it's Australia Day, and there are some great events on around Lake Burley Griffin as part of the...
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There is no way forward without changing the date of 'Australia Day'

It's the week before the national holiday that causes division across the country, so it wouldn't be right for me...
Opinion 56

A cycling master plan will be good for cyclists, pedestrians and road users

Whenever a story about cycling appears, it activates an avalanche of pent up angst from the wider community. Predominantly it’s...
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Probing the polls: dragway racing and perennial cycling pressures

Although Summernats was cancelled this year due to COVID-19, streetcars continued to make the news. ACT Policing worked closely with...
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The ultimate in rural beachside lifestyle, with optional tourism business opportunity

Corunna Farm at Corunna is one of those rare properties which represents a generational opportunity for a landmark holding on the...
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Victim of attempted robbery says incident has changed her impression of Canberra forever

The victim of an attempted bag-snatch outside Belconnen Mall last Sunday (10 January) says her impression of Canberra as a...
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Hot in the City: Al Manoosh is serving up a Lebanese breakfast spread in Mawson

Al Manoosh, the newly opened Lebanese bakery in Mawson, is serving up breakfast with not a smash of avocado in...
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Regional housing shortage places families at risk of homelessness

Beth Stevenson is a single mother of two and she could be homeless soon if she is unable to secure...
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Nick's Twitter serve says it all about Australian Open players' COVID whinge

Who would have thought that Canberra's Nick Kyrgios would morph from tennis brat and national embarrassment to statesman of the...
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ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr said the ACT will not engage in an "endless, circular blame game" with the Australian...
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ACT Budget to include $300 million for climate action

More than $300 million will be set aside to help the Territory transition to net-zero emissions in the upcoming ACT...

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