Sunday 2 April will be the last day for Canberrans to see an exhibit that has travelled to 45 universities, in 20 countries across the world. 'Unissued Diplomas' was created for the Ukrainian uni students who died following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, written, organised, and carried around the world by their peers who lived on to tell their tales
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, which aims to raise the profile of a debilitating disease that affects one in nine Australian women. Canberra artist Melissa Hammond photographed local woman Kristy Stephenson, who lives with Stage IV Endometriosis – the most advanced stage.
Longing for a nocturnal café to curl up in? Simply ask the nearest hospo worker, emergency services operator, or insomniac, and they will point you towards Kita Café in Narrabundah.
An ex-bodybuilder turned holistic health coach has been recognised in the ACT 2023 Telstra Best of Business Awards. 39-year-old Jenifer Lee won the gong in the Accelerating Women category for her Fyshwick business, Wildly Strong – “and I didn’t need a six pack to do that”. Jenifer joined the fitness industry at just 18 years old, in part due to her own struggles with body image.
Construction has started this week on a new McDonald’s fast food outlet on Hindmarsh Drive in Phillip, providing an immediate boost for nearby Mediterranean street food van, Little Mez.
This architect designed and master craftsman build offers uninhabited views of Wagonga Inlet and its surrounds, as well as the quality finishes that make a luxury home.
Young females are twice as likely to report high psychological distress than their male counterparts in the ACT. The phenomenon of boys and men underreporting mental and emotional distress has led to the growth of grassroots programs like Menslink. And yet, for years there has been an absence of equivalent programs for young women, says CEO of Fearless Women, Glenda Stevens.
In less than a year, Men’s Tables groups have quadrupled in the ACT (with one also forming in Queanbeyan) and doubled nationally. The organisation blew past the milestone of 100 Tables operating Australia-wide on Valentine’s Day. One local man, 42-year-old Brendan O’Brien, says he has already noticed a difference in his day-to-day life since attending the monthly meetups.
Thanks to rising cost of living, many Canberrans may find themselves turning to at-home methods of self-care to de-stress and look after their wellbeing. A recent study revealed which wellbeing-centred YouTube tutorials see the highest search volumes every month and University of Canberra’s Dr Vivienne Lewis explained why the highest-ranking methods work, and may be worth a try.
Kimberley Hunt, known from The Style Side and Canberra Outlet, shared with us her must-have items for autumn and winter, so you can march into the cooler months with confidence. According to Kim, the value in knowing what’s on trend isn’t about splurging on a whole new wardrobe every season – quite the opposite, actually.
For the first time ever, Canberra's Enlighten Festival will include Pride Weekend, Friday 10 to Sunday 12 March, in honour of Australia hosting World Pride in Sydney. The celebrations are to include a range of events to commemorate the Capital’s LGBTIQA+ community.
