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We are sadly announcing that our plans to start construction of our new childcare facility in Ainslie have been stalled as the North Canberra Community Council (NCCC) seeks to challenge validity  for the approval at the ACT Civil & Administrative Tribunal (ACAT). This is the second appeal against aspects of the childcare project as the […]

Avid sporting star and beloved Ainslie Tricolours player, Georgia Clayden is making her next move into professional women’s football signing with the Gold Coast Suns ahead of the June 29 draft. At only 27 years old, she has played sport most of her life, only starting in AFL three years ago, with Ainslie Football Club […]

Have you been in a COVID-affected area of Greater Sydney, Central Coast and Wollongong Areas from the 11 of December 2020? If so, please advise our reception staff upon entering one of our venues. For more information visit: https://www.covid19.act.gov.au  

HAVE YOU BEEN TO SYDNEY’S NORTHERN BEACHES IN THE PAST 5 DAYS? If so, please advise, our Reception staff upon entering any of our venues. For further information and advice visit: https://www.covid19.act.gov.au

Please note both of our restaurants at the Ainslie Football Club and Gungahlin Lakes Club will not be operational on Christmas Day in order to cater for our Xmas Day Lunch. At the Ainslie Football Club, the main bar will be open and the Limestone Café will be serving sandwiches and pastries. At the Gungahlin […]

Ainslie Football Club Launches Vegan Menu Ainslie Football & Social Club and Limestone Kitchen have now launched their brand new vegan menu. The first of its kind for a club in the ACT. The menu boasts a wide selection of vegan dishes taking inspiration from club classics such as a vegan schnitzel to more contemporary […]

On Monday, October 21st, Ainslie Group had the honour of accepting three awards at the Clubs & Community Awards 2019 hosted by ClubsACT. Our clubs took out three awards; Best Large Club of the Year (Gungahlin Lakes) Best Beer Selection (Gungahlin Lakes) Best Sports Bar (Ainslie Football Club) A very special thank you to all […]

The support our community, charitable and sporting groups received from the Ainslie Group in the past may now be in jeopardy. The Ainslie Group has served its community for well over 80 years and has always placed a high value on the support it provides to the local community and community groups. The ACT Government is […]

Please visit the link below for more information Removal of Concessional Status from Block 11 Section 26 Ainslie

Congratulations to the Winners of the Ainslie Group “Melbourne Cup Calcutta 2017”! On Cup Day eve we hosted our annual Ainslie Group Calcutta event hosted at the Gungahlin Lakes Golf & Community Club. With a minimum guaranteed prize pool of $10,000, the club was packed for the live auction on Monday evening with all attendants […]

September 30th kicked off the 3rd annual Walking Clinic Spring Classic at Gungahlin Lakes. Players endured quite testing conditions in the first round with wind reaching up to 72km/h in some areas, which are some of the strongest ever recorded at The Lakes. Sunday and Monday brought perfect weather for the remaining rounds with the […]

On the weekend on September 23rd – 24th September, over 120 keen golfers from in and around Canberra competed in the 2017 Gungahlin Lakes Men’s Open. With cash prizes, a hole-in-one car prize thanks to Gold Creek Motors and entry into the NSW Amateur Championships all up for grabs, the stakes were high.     […]

On Friday September 1st Ainslie Football & Social Club hosted the very first Local Brews & Chews Beer Dinner in conjunction with local breweries Bentspoke, Capital Brewing Co. and PACT Beer Co. The night was full of good food with perfectly paired craft beers with over 120 guests also enjoying live music, an open Q&A […]

It was a 2 out of 3 success story for the Tricolours at Manuka Oval on Sunday. First grade won back to back AFL Canberra premierships with a 94 to 52 win over the Belconnen Magpies. Ainslie coach Chris Rourke delivered again with this being his fourth premiership for Ainslie. Rourke has coached the Tricolours […]

This past weekend we saw a fantastic result for our Tricolours First Grade team who defeated Eastlake in trying conditions 16.10–106 to 3.12-30 sending the boys onto the Grand Final against Belconnen this Sunday! We are set for a huge day this Sunday Tricolours Rising Stars, Second Grade & First Grade teams all competing in […]

A big congratulations the Tricolours second grade and rising stars teams who both took out wins and will now move into the grand final on September 3rd. Well done to the players, coaches and support staff. Unfortunately first grade went down to Belconnen in an absolute nail biter. During the third quarter we were within […]

With the 2017 AFL International Cup currently being held in Melbourne, Ainslie Football Club continue its existing support and ongoing relationship with the South African Lions AFL team. Long-standing Ainslie coach Justin Foley travelled to Melbourne to meet the Lions this past weekend and share the experience his son, Nelson, had when he was selected […]

Heading into the final rounds for the Tricolours, this weekend brought 3 wins and 3 losses for our senior teams. 1st Grade took on the Belconnen Magpies in a fantastic, very close clash, but unfortunately didn’t come out on top. Our 2nd Grade and Rising Stars teams both took out wins across the weekend as […]

Having grown up in Peru, Ainslie Football & Social Club’s Sous Chef Alonso Jesus Chiok Diaz is treating diners to traditional Peruvian cuisine this Friday 28th July in celebration of Peruvian Independence Day. Alonso says the love of eating very tasty food is engrained in you from a very early age and recalls fighting with […]

A community club embedded in Canberra’s history, Ainslie Football Club has seen many transformations during its 90 year history. It is not too often we come across a person who has witnessed all of these changes, though on Friday 21st July long time member Sheilah Barrie celebrated her 100th Birthday with the team at Ainslie. […]

With only 4 rounds to go until the finals the AFL Canberra comp is heating up and the Tricolours are sitting strong towards the top of the ladder in most grades. On Saturday July 15th we saw the first and second grade men’s teams take on the Queanbeyan Tigers. First grade had a few key […]

In May, the Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club was named one of the best courses to play for under $50 by Golf Australia magazine. Crediting the Ted Parslow and Jamie Dawson-designed par-72 course for the premium condition of its ryegrass fairways and bentgrass greens . Situated on 70 hectares of picturesque green land, this public access […]

If you were at The Lakes yesterday, you may have wondered what all the fuss was about and why the car park was so full. Well, the fantastic crew from the Gecko Gang were there to keep the kids amused for some school holiday fun! Face painting kicked off the day with many Spiderman, butterflies, […]

Following the recent vandalism at the Gungahlin Jets’ home ground which saw extensive damage of facilities including playing fields and canteen, the community sports club is now faced with the cost of repairs while deprived of the crucial revenue raised from the canteen. Having recognised the heartbreak of the Jets club and community, Ainslie Group […]

On Saturday June 17 Ainslie’s functions team hosted a sell-out event for the Dainere’s Rainbow Brain Tumour Research Fund. The Dainere’s Rainbow Splendiferous Entertainment Extravaganza Gala aims to generate awareness, support and promote further research into this devastating disease. Over 200 guests were treated to an assortment of entertainment, auctions, raffles and more to raise […]

The first weekend of June saw an army of supporters converge on Tricolours’ matches to mark milestones and celebrate Ainslie’s football community. Friday night we saw the Senior Women’s team take on the Gungahlin Jets in a fantastic game, unfortunately the girls didn’t walk away with a win however they remain steady in the middle […]

On Sunday 4th June, Ainslie Football Club will be hosting their annual ‘Back to Ainslie’ Day at Alan Ray Oval. This day is held each year and encourages all those associated with the club to come along and support the Tricolours in one of the season’s marquee matches. This year the Tricolours will be taking […]

On Tuesday 25th April, we invite members and their guests to join us in commemorating the ANZACs as the Ainslie Group hosts two of Canberra’s largest ANZAC Day events across two locations which includes a full day of activities such as Two-Up, call of the Last Post, all-day dining and AFL’s ANZAC day clash live […]

After one of our hottest summer seasons yet, let’s face it… we’re all a little excited autumn has crept up on us so quickly, although it still feels like 2016 was only yesterday. Not only does autumn bring a sea of colour to our golf course and grace the already picturesque club views, autumn also […]

Congratulations to the Winners of the Ainslie Group “Melbourne Cup Calcutta 2016”! On Cup Day eve we hosted our annual Ainslie Group Calcutta event hosted at the Gungahlin Lakes Golf & Community Club. With a minimum guaranteed prize pool of $10,000, the club was packed for the live auction on Monday evening with all attendants […]

Your new Ainslie has been carefully crafted to accommodate everyone – those wanting a quiet night out, groups of socialites and of course the sport fanatics