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Canberra cafe pair brewing jobs for migrants named Australia’s Local Heroes

Vanessa Brettell and Hannah Costello have been both named Australian Local Hero for their social enterprise cafes helping migrant women gain jobs.

Backstage whispers at Canberra Theatre

The curtain at the Canberra Theatre Centre has gone down on many stars over the years but once, the curtain accidentally went up and seeing as it’s their 60th anniversary, CD is sharing some backstage yarns.

The story behind the Australian of the Year Awards trophies

The trophies for the Australian of the Year Awards are made right here in Canberra, at the Australian National University’s Glass Workshop.

Artist harnesses Canberra’s iconic American eagle for protest

An artist has staged a protest at Canberra’s high-security Russell Offices – the heavily-guarded administrative headquarters of the Australian Defence Force - and projected the word “genocide” on to the towering Australian-American Memorial.

Provide a lifeline for people in need by buying books

The first chapter of the very popular Lifeline Canberra Bookfair for 2025 will be held in February with the hopes of launching a new mascot.

Making lives better for local residents in Canberra and Batemans Bay

Mother-daughter duo Kylie and Jacinta Williams own and operate Nurse Next Door Home Care Services, making a meaningful impact in Canberra, Batemans Bay, and beyond, with a foundation of family, community, and a mission to Make Lives Better.

Canberra’s city centre to expand south after $66m sale

The ACT Government has sold a prominent site near City Hill to Capital Property Group for $66 million (ex GST) to make way for a new mixed-use development.

Young man dies after motorcycle crash on NSW South Coast

A 21-year-old man has died after being airlifted to Canberra Hospital following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Corunna on the NSW South Coast.

‘You can do what you want’: Canberra teen beauty queen

A Canberra teenager is hoping to take the beauty world by storm in her first pageant.

Return of FLIGHT: Drone SkyShow and Night Markets

The spectacular colours of flying drones will return to Lake Burley Griffin this Australia Day weekend, Friday 24 to Sunday 26 January, for FLIGHT: Drone SkyShow. Back for three unforgettable nights, Canberra’s skies...

Severe storms batter Canberra and NSW as man dies in Cowra

Severe thunderstorms across Canberra prompted over 280 requests for assistance to the ACT State Emergency Service, while in NSW, storms tragically claimed the life of a man in Cowra.

Severe storm warning issued for Canberra and Queanbeyan

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Canberra and Queanbeyan, with damaging winds and heavy rainfall expected around 5:05pm today. The Bureau of Meteorology issued the alert at 4:07 pm on Wednesday,...

You’ve never seen Telstra Tower like this before

A Canberra man is taking city pride to the next level by embarking on a towering challenge—attempting to photograph the 195.2-metre-high Telstra Tower from all 117 suburbs.

UPDATE: 53-year-old woman Marina Roseby LOCATED

ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to locate missing 53-year-old woman Marina Roseby.

Start the (panda) party with this fun Canberra game

Since setting up a Kickstarter to create their own card game, a Canberra couple has sold out the first run - and welcomed a baby into the world.

Driver charged after tragic fatal collision in Jerrabomberra last year

A driver has been charged following a tragic incident where local tourism worker Jackie McKeown was fatally struck by a ute in Jerrabomberra on Sunday 17 November 2024.

Motorist in critical condition after single-vehicle collision on Majura Parkway

A single-vehicle incident has occurred on Majura Parkway, resulting in one person being taken to hospital in critical condition.

Canberra’s ‘dog whisperer’

Canberra resident Jeremy Wikner is a “dog whisperer” of sorts, training dogs to be expert trackers and his natural teaching method – the only one like it in Australia - is sought after in South Africa, New Caledonia and New Zealand.

Man charged after shooting at four men near ACT border

A 20-year-old man has been charged following an incident that occurred near the ACT border in Coree yesterday afternoon.

Gas leak in Phillip closes Townshend Street

A small gas leak near Townshend Street in Phillip has resulted in its closure in both directions near the intersection with Bellona Circuit.

Another year of Canberra’s Summernats cruises on by

More than 130,000 revheads flocked to Exhibition Park in Canberra across the weekend for the 2025 Summernats.

Arrests made but police happy with Summernats crowds

ACT Policing was generally happy with crowd behaviour both inside the Summernats venue and at the Braddon Fringe Festival between Thursday 2 and Sunday 6 January, with a significant police presence at both venues and on ACT roads.

Driver allegedly drives at Summernats traffic controller

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dashcam footage of an incident involving a black Mazda SUV and a traffic controller working as part of Summernats near EPIC.

Police car turning heads at Summernats pavilion

This is one police car you’d love to take a ride in the back of.

Go for a cruise along the scenic Summernats route

Chris Bosevski from Melbourne gave CD journalist Lillian Altman and photographer Jordan Mirchevski a ride in his 1000 horsepower red 1987 VC Turbo Calais

Braddon businesses boom with fringe festival during Summernats

Braddon is reaping the benefits of Summernats, with a fringe festival on the streets of the suburb running alongside the car festival.

City cruise becomes family tradition

Hundreds of car enthusiasts were given the opportunity to show off their vehicles during the Summernats city cruise. About 500 cars took part in the annual tradition which ran along Northbourne Avenue. Steph Panok...

Road closures, public transport changes for Summernats

Delays are expected on the roads with closures during the Summernats 37 car cruise today, Thursday 2 January. The car festival is being held from 2-5 January 2025 at Exhibition Park in Canberra...

2025 ACT public holidays, school terms and Daylight Saving dates

Here is the list of ACT public holidays, school terms and Daylight Saving Time (DST) dates in 2025.

Canberra Daily 2024 year in review

CD takes a look back at the year that was 2024 through the lens of stories.
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