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Abbey Halter

Abbey Halter

The future of farming in Canberra: Fred McGrath Weber

What is the future of farming in Canberra? To answer this question, CW chats to Fred McGrath Weber from Majura Valley Farm.

A Canberra boy’s innovation leads to national Landcare award

Eleven-year-old Canberran, Jaya Hunn, has won over Costa Georgiadis, with his submission to Landcare Australia’s ‘What’s in your backyard?’ photo competition.  

Remembering chronicles of Covid-19: a family stranded for 2 years

After migrating from Northern Ireland to Canberra, Lee and Robert McMullan embarked on a Covid-fuelled rollercoaster ride that left them stranded overseas, with a child who had yet to see his homeland.

Best summer swimming spots in Canberra

Love a classic pool day, or prefer a natural swimming hole? Look no further - we've compiled a list of Canberra's best summer swimming spots!

Explore 8 Tracks through Canberra’s history these school holidays

This summer break, why not explore the spectacular sights, reserves, homesteads, and history of our region with Canberra Track’s Heritage Trails?

5 best camping spots in and around Canberra

Here's our list of the best camping spots in and around Canberra that are both hidden gems and classic local spots you'll love to check out this summer.

Lifeblood needs 100 extra blood donors to meet demand this Christmas

Be like Steve Whisker and donate at Lifeblood this Christmas! Just one hour of your time could give another person the gift of life.

‘Humble’ Canberra volunteer raises $400,000 for cancer patients

Leesa Ffrench's work volunteering for Rise Above has been recognised at the 2022 Volunteering ACT Awards, winning the Canberra’s Choice Award.

‘Always a need’ for volunteers in Canberra

Acting CEO of Volunteering ACT Susan Helyar tells CW there’s more than one way to volunteer in Canberra and there's "always a need" for more volunteers.

Trades transformation: Canberra female electrician takes out top award

A Canberra electrician is lighting up the local construction industry, while sparking more interest in women pursuing a career in the trades.

Canberra uni students embrace co-operative housing model

The Canberra Student Housing Co-operative at Havelock House is designed to ease the rental crisis by providing students with affordable housing based on the co-operative model.

Canberra’s combustible cladding works complete, Liberals say too ‘slow’

Works to rectify combustible cladding on government-owned buildings has been officially concluded after 20 months but the Canberra Liberals say the government 'dragged their heels'.
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