News
Updates, announcements and media releases from the Molonglo Valley Community Forum.
2026
Region Article: Government design conditions and rigid price rules are stalling development
There’s an element of land deals in Canberra that no one is talking about: the price. The hammer didn’t fall at a recent Wright auction because nobody turned u
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Radio Interview: 2CC Government design conditions and rigid price rules
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Meet Your MLAs Event
Bookings essential to come and chat with your MLAs: Fiona Carrick, Ed Cocks, Chris Steel, Marisa Paterson, and Federal MP Alicia Payne
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Question on Notice Response - SLA c/o Chief Minister
A response to questions raised in the Inquiry into Appropriation Bill 2026–2027 and Appropriation (Office of the Legislative Assembly) Bill 2026–2027. See atta
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Public Safety Forum
The Molonglo Valley Community Forum is holding a Public Safety Forum at the Coombs Shops on Saturday, 25 July 2026. All residents of Molonglo Valley are invited
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We were promised a town - we got the houses, now we want the rest
The valley is on track to pass 70,000 people – a number that keeps being revised upward every time the government publishes a new forecast. We are still having
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Is this suburb's rapid growth a blessing or a curse for residents?
Suburban Land Agency chief executive Adam Davey said several of the requirements for the site were removed when it was released again earlier this year, but tha
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Coombs-Wright Village block released for auction with fewer sale conditions
The SLA said updated commercial advice and analysis indicated that mandating a large amount of retail floor space could result in vacant tenancies and an inacti
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First land released for Canberra's newest suburb
The first block of land to be released for the new suburb of Molonglo, which will be home to the Molonglo Valley’s town centre, will deliver 700 multi-unit dwel
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Steel rules out dedicated bus lane for choked Cotter Road corridor, but there is a plan
A 122-page study of Cotter Road congestion has been described as telling the growing number of Molonglo residents what they already know – that the road becomes
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'Just been ignored': Molonglo group demands inquiry into town centre plan - Canberra Times Article
'Just been ignored': Molonglo group demands inquiry into town centre plan - Canberra Times Article Paywall Link: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9285588
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Molonglo's 70,000 residents will have a genuine town centre, says Suburban Land Agency
Mr Adam said the SLA had indicated that initial residential space could later be converted to commercial use, but the Forum rejected this approach. “We have ne
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HIA Article - Molonglo Town Centre moves one step closer
The proposed Molonglo Town Centre is expected to ultimately accommodate around 7,000 homes alongside commercial, retail and community development. “The Molongl
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MOLONGLO FORUM REJECTS “CONVERT IT LATER” PLAN FOR TOWN CENTRE
The Molonglo Valley Community Forum (MVCF) has formally asked the ACT Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Environment and Planning to launch an inquiry
Read more →Radio Interview: Molonglo Valley Community Forum Calls for Inquiry into Town Centre Planning
We discuss concerns about the proposed Molonglo Town Centre development with Tom Adam, convener of the Molonglo Valley Community Forum. We talk about how the cu
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Not another Coombs Shops
Concerns about the direction of the proposed Molonglo Town Centre have prompted calls for an inquiry into its planning, processes and outcomes. The Molonglo Va
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Molonglo Town Centre Plan Release
The Molonglo Town Centre will be developed in several phases and the community will play a key role in shaping the future Town Centre. ACT Government has been
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Radio Interview: Not Another Coombs Shops
Not Another Coombs Shops Following up the article in Region today, our Convenor had a chance to chat on 2CC this afternoon. Here is the audio
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Minor Town Plan Amendment
The minor amendment proposes to make minor changes to the following: Molonglo Valley District Policy amend assessment outcome 3 to clarify the intentions arou
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Seven-storey apartment buildings for North Weston to worsen Cotter traffic woes
"MVCF convenor Tom Adam said there were days when traffic was backed up to Steve Irwin/Fred Daly Avenues and beyond, causing frustrated drivers to rat-run throu
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MVCF August Public Meeting 2024
Thank you to all the community members who joined us online on Friday 30 August 2024 for our public meeting. Thank you to our speakers for the evening: - Simo
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MVCF March Public Meeting 2024
Thank you to all the community members who joined us online on Thursday 21 March 2024 for our public meeting. Thank you to our speakers for the evening: - Eli
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MVCF AGM and November Public Meeting 2023
Thank you to all the community members who joined us for our Annual General Meeting and public meeting on Thursday 9 November 2023. Thanks to Simon Tennent, Mo
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MVCF September Public Meeting 2023
MVCF held its September 2023 public meeting. See the linked source for the original recap, presentation materials and any associated documents on the legacy MVC
Read more →MVCF August Public Meeting 2023
MVCF held its August 2023 public meeting. See the linked source for the original recap, presentation materials and any associated documents on the legacy MVCF s
Read more →MVCF July Public Meeting 2023
MVCF held its July 2023 public meeting. See the linked source for the original recap, presentation materials and any associated documents on the legacy MVCF sit
Read more →MVCF June Public Meeting 2023
MVCF held its June 2023 public meeting. See the linked source for the original recap, presentation materials and any associated documents on the legacy MVCF sit
Read more →MVCF May Public Meeting 2023
MVCF held its May 2023 public meeting. See the linked source for the original recap, presentation materials and any associated documents on the legacy MVCF site
Read more →MVCF April Public Meeting 2023
MVCF held its April 2023 public meeting. See the linked source for the original recap, presentation materials and any associated documents on the legacy MVCF si
Read more →MVCF March Public Meeting 2023
MVCF held its March 2023 public meeting. See the linked source for the original recap, presentation materials and any associated documents on the legacy MVCF si
Read more →MVCF February Public Meeting 2023
MVCF held its February 2023 public meeting. See the linked source for the original recap, presentation materials and any associated documents on the legacy MVCF
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MVCF November Public Meeting 2022
MVCF held its November 2022 public meeting. See the linked source for the original recap, presentation materials and any associated documents on the legacy MVCF
Read more →MVCF October Public Meeting 2022
MVCF held its October 2022 public meeting. See the linked source for the original recap, presentation materials and any associated documents on the legacy MVCF
Read more →MVCF September Public Meeting 2022
MVCF held its September 2022 public meeting. See the linked source for the original recap, presentation materials and any associated documents on the legacy MVC
Read more →MVCF August Public Meeting 2022
MVCF held its August 2022 public meeting. See the linked source for the original recap, presentation materials and any associated documents on the legacy MVCF s
Read more →MVCF July Public Meeting 2022
MVCF held its July 2022 public meeting. See the linked source for the original recap, presentation materials and any associated documents on the legacy MVCF sit
Read more →Community Chat | 19 August 2022 | 9-11am
MVCF held a community chat event on Friday 19 August 2022 from 9am to 11am. See the linked source for the original event details on the legacy MVCF site.
Read more →MVCF June Public Meeting 2022
MVCF held its June 2022 public meeting. See the linked source for the original recap, presentation materials and any associated documents on the legacy MVCF sit
Read more →MVCF May Public Meeting 2022
MVCF held its May 2022 public meeting. See the linked source for the original recap, presentation materials and any associated documents on the legacy MVCF site
Read more →MVCF April Public Meeting 2022
MVCF held its April 2022 public meeting. See the linked source for the original recap, presentation materials and any associated documents on the legacy MVCF si
Read more →MVCF March Public Meeting 2022
MVCF held its March 2022 public meeting. See the linked source for the original recap, presentation materials and any associated documents on the legacy MVCF si
Read more →MVCF February Public Meeting 2022
MVCF held its February 2022 public meeting. See the linked source for the original recap, presentation materials and any associated documents on the legacy MVCF
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Molonglo Valley Multicultural Day 2022
## Molonglo Valley Multicultural Day 2022 **When: 27 March 2022 | 2–5pm** **Where: Stromlo Forest Park** **Tickets: Free registration – gold coin donation up
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MVCF November Public Meeting
MVCF held its November 2021 public meeting. See the linked source for the original recap, presentation materials and any associated documents on the legacy MVCF
Read more →Newsletters
Archive of MVCF newsletters from 2021. See the linked source for the original page listing the available editions on the legacy MVCF site.
Read more →MVCF October Public Meeting
MVCF held its October 2021 public meeting. See the linked source for the original recap, presentation materials and any associated documents on the legacy MVCF
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Media Release – Disappointed with Molonglo Commercial Centre Delays
# Media Release **6 October 2021** The Molonglo Valley Community Forum (MVCF) today expressed its profound disappointment with the Molonglo Commercial Centre
Read more →MVCF September Public Meeting
MVCF held its September 2021 public meeting. See the linked source for the original recap, presentation materials and any associated documents on the legacy MVC
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Nominations open for Executive Committee
# Nominations open Nominations are open for the MVCF election of the Executive Committee. To vote and nominate in the election you must be a member. Complete
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MVCF Election – Executive Committee
# First Election The first MVCF election process will occur in September and October 2021. Anyone who is a member of the MVCF can nominate for election to beco
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New constitution for MVCF
# MVCF Constitution On 23 August 2021, an online Special General Meeting was held to vote on the draft MVCF Constitution. Members voted to endorse the MVCF Co
Read more →MVCF August Public Meeting
MVCF held its August 2021 public meeting. See the linked source for the original recap, presentation materials and any associated documents on the legacy MVCF s
Read more →MVCF July Public Meeting
MVCF held its July 2021 public meeting. See the linked source for the original recap, presentation materials and any associated documents on the legacy MVCF sit
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Media Release – The ACT's eighth Community Council announced
# Media Release **8 July 2021** **The ACT Government has formally recognised the Molonglo Valley Community Forum (MVCF) as the 8th Community Council in Canber
Read more →MVCF June Public Meeting
MVCF held its June 2021 public meeting. See the linked source for the original recap, presentation materials and any associated documents on the legacy MVCF sit
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Media Release – Disappointed by Molonglo bridge delays
# Media Release **3 June 2021** **Disappointed with Molonglo bridge delays** The Molonglo Valley Community Forum (MVCF) and Weston Creek Community Council (W
Read more →MVCF May Public Meeting
MVCF held its May 2021 public meeting. See the linked source for the original recap, presentation materials and any associated documents on the legacy MVCF site
Read more →Documents – MVCF April Public Meeting
Documents from the MVCF April 2021 public meeting. See the linked source for the original materials on the legacy MVCF site.
Read more →Agenda – MVCF April Public Meeting
Agenda for the MVCF April 2021 public meeting. See the linked source for the original materials on the legacy MVCF site.
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