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.

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The ACT Government mimics the banks by gouging unit owners

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Who will win the 2020 ACT Election?

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