Belconnen Arts Centre

The Belconnen Arts Centre is situated on the southern shore of Lake Ginninderra, in the heart of Belconnen. The Centre plays host to live events, art demonstrations / exhibitions, classes and workshops. The Promenade on Emu Inlet is only metres from the Belconnen Arts Centre as is the popular Emu Bank Foreshore, with its eateries … Read more

John Knight Memorial Park

Located in the heart of Belconnen on the shores of Lake Ginninderra, John Knight Memorial Park features many family friendly areas included covered Barbecue areas, toilet facilities, outdoor exercise equipment, a basketball court, a frisbee course, and Belconnen’s best outdoor playground. Every Saturday morning, John Knight Memorial Park hosts the 5km Ginninderra Parkrun. John Knight … Read more

Lower Molonglo

The Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre (Sewerage Treatment Plant) is the largest inland plant of its kind in Australia. Just over a kilometre in length, the waste water and stormwater from Canberra’s northern suburbs make their way to the plant everyday. LMWQCC was built in the 1970s and cost $50 million to build at … Read more

Matildas play McKellar Park

The Matildas beat New Zealand on penalties in an international friendly to claim the Centenary Cup, the match finishing without a period of extra time to fit in with ABC television scheduling. The sides were locked at 1-1 at the end of the regulation 90 minutes but, instead of playing an extra time period, the … Read more

Belconnen’s fastest runners

Established in 1995, FAST is Canberra’s longest running sprints and hurdles training group. Head Performance Coach, Steve Dodt, is the award winning and innovative thinker behind Canberra’s most successful and enduring athletics programs. FAST operates in Belconnen from their FAST HQ on Chandler Street as well as the AIS Athletics Track in Bruce. FAST supports local Schools in Belconnen through their … Read more

Belconnen bikeway completed

The Belconnen bikeway, which links Coulter Drive and Haydon drive through the Belconnen Town Centre adjacent to Lake Ginninderra, has been completed. Part of the 4.7 kilometre route follows the path of a former bus-only road, starting on Coulter Drive in Florey and continue along the old busway on Joynton Smith Drive to the Belconnen … Read more