Former opposition leader Elizabeth Lee, centre. Picture by Gary Ramage Margaret Timpson Park in Belconnen, pictured in 2005. Picture by Andrew Sheargold Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith.

ACT and federal contributions boost Canberra's bid to host major international conferences with a new $200m convention and aquatic centre.

Canberra is growing as fast as anywhere in Australia. It’s driven by a knowledge economy that is transforming the city centre but is also displacing poorer residents.