Having been a foster carer for over two decades, 2020 ACT Local Hero Julia Rollings said there is a need for more carers for Canberra’s most vulnerable children.
Ms Rollings has looked after...
A Community Reference Group is set to provide a voice for the local community on the ACT Government’s SPIRE project with calls to ensure it provides the opportunity for “genuine consultation”.
Garran Residents’...
From next year, parents and families will have a convenient, and environmentally sustainable, solution to dispose of their old, unwanted and potentially unsafe child car safety seats.
Announced on Wednesday 13 November, the...
With some significant developments proposed for Garran, a new Garran Residents’ Association (GRA) has been formed to help keep the community informed and provide a voice to government.
Founded in September, Garran resident...
While sick and housebound for an extended period of time, Erica Hediger decided to dabble in electronics and programming with the experience prompting a change of career.
Ms Hediger was originally in sales...
Roundabouts and politicians; these boring and sterile stereotypes of Canberra are a constant – but, slowly, the narrative about the Nation’s Capital is changing.
One woman leading the charge is Marg Wade, owner...
There is light at the end of the tunnel for residents of Queanbeyan and Gungahlin, who have been crying out for a cinema complex in their respective communities.
For seven years, Travis Naden has been chasing his marathon dream and on Sunday 3 November it will come to fruition alongside eight other members of the Indigenous Marathon Project (IMP) squad...
Hitting the streets on Friday and Saturday nights, starting from Friday 1 November, a purpose-built trailer is set to provide Canberra PCYC another avenue to engage with young people.
Canberra PCYC general manager...
With a garden that rambles and stretches over 10 acres, there is plenty to discover at Terroux, a 145 acre (60 hectare) property near Hall, ACT.
Owned by Barbara Baikie and Peter Fletcher,...
An innovative idea designed to help entertain and comfort children in hospital has seen nine-year-old Peta Eldridge recognised as one of Australia’s brightest young inventors.
The Year 4 student from St Francis of...
As the renewable industry continues to grow, 2019 ACT VET Teacher/ Trainer of the Year Ken Wilson said there are plenty of employment opportunities – and he is here to help students...
