The Snow Foundation and the University of Canberra (UC) have committed $20 million to establish 160 scholarships over the next decade, a program aimed at helping disadvantaged students access higher education.
The Australian Federal Police has acknowledged the significant honour of the Victoria Cross of Australia given to former Australian Capital Territory Police Constable Richard Norden.
ACT Senator David Pocock has raised strong concerns about the Combating Misinformation and Disinformation Bill, and has announced that he will oppose the government's proposed legislation, unless serious changes are made.
Narrabundah’s resident peafowls are strutting the red carpet this Wednesday at Dendy, premiering on the big screen at the Canberra Short Film Festival.
A local Yass woman is setting an eight-hour world record in sheep shearing this Saturday, but even more impressive is that there’s no record to break – Nikki Lyons is the first Australian woman to ever attempt it.
If you buy a Big Mac at McDonalds on Saturday 16 November, you will be helping families assisted by Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) in Canberra.
It’s not marked on your calendar or in Facebook events but it’s currently Bogong Moth migration season and their numbers are on the rise – in more ways than one.
In this exclusive interview with Alexey Pavlovsky, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Australia since 2019, he shares his insights on the complex dynamics between Russia, Ukraine, and the West, as well as his reflections on Australia’s stance in the ongoing conflict.
A diverse group of inspiring individuals have been nominated for the 2025 Australian of the Year Awards for the ACT, celebrating contributions from fields as varied as science, disability advocacy, sport, youth engagement, and artistic representation for neurodiversity.
Get ready for an extraordinary day of travel inspiration and unbeatable offers as Inspiring Vacations, Australia’s leading tour operator, brings The Greatest Travel Show back to Canberra on Saturday 23 November.
We’re a world away from the US elections but whatever your political persuasion or vague interest, it’s worth following for the billion-dollar production costs, dramatic casting and reality show fodder.
A lifelong Canberran, Karen Schlage describes winning the People’s Choice Award in the 2024 Lifeline Canberra Spirit of Canberra Awards as “overwhelming”.
Thousands of mobile phone cameras captured the royal visit in Canberra last week, but amongst the iPhones was an artist with his paintbox, brushes and easel, taking his time to capture a...
A Liberal moderate has been knifed by her deputy for the leadership as a bruising election loss leaves the party facing 27 years in the political wilderness.
The 2024 Canberra Women in Business Awards celebrated the remarkable achievements of six inspiring businesswomen at a ceremony held at Hotel Realm last Friday, 25 October.
Pumpkin-carving queen Pam Hallinan is in her element at Halloween; she and her family have won dozens of ribbons at the Collector Village Pumpkin Festival – plus, she has the American advantage (and an arts degree).
Favourite Canberra Vietnamese restaurant Miss Van's has announced its permanent and immediate closure due to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis impacting businesses across the country.
