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MacCabe Park skate park opponents back new location near cenotaph

Park opponents now accept a skate park if it is moved to Pioneer Hall site.

Why it mattersThis shows how talking with the community can shift positions. It raises whether the council will reconsider its decision.

AustraliaThe outcome will determine where Wollongong's new skate park is built and whether local community voices can redirect a council decision mid-process.

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Three planning surveys overlap in Mawson, leaving residents confused

The ACT Government is running three separate planning consultations on the same area. This leaves residents unsure what they're being asked.

Why it mattersResidents can't give meaningful feedback without knowing what decisions are being made or how projects fit together. This makes consultation pointless.