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Total Fire Ban for the ACT on Saturday

The fire danger rating is Extreme. The ban is in effect from 12am to 11.59pm. “This precaution protects lives, property, and our environment.”

Canberra Mustang Car Show to support breast cancer charity

Ford Mustangs classic and modern will roar into Viking Park next month to raise funds for grassroots support charity Bosom Buddies ACT.

The Smith Family launches Back To School Appeal

Sending children back to school is causing deep anxiety for families who cannot afford essentials - but the public can help children in need.

Water safety for ACT residents this summer

ACT families are warned about water safety risks. Royal Life Saving ACT urges caution at unpatrolled beaches, inland waterways and pools.

Cutting waste and recycling correctly over the festive season

The ACT Government is urging residents to reduce waste and recycle correctly over the holiday period, when rubbish volumes peak. Tara Cheyne, Minister for City and Government Services, said more rubbish and recycling...

Wrapping up a big year of giving with Canberra Hospitals Foundation 

Canberra Hospitals Foundation is celebrating a surge in community generosity, with its annual GIVEMAS campaign capping off what CEO Helen Falla calls “an outstanding year.” 

Gowrie farewells ‘Christmas Lights for MS’ – but not its legacy of Christmas joy

23-year-old Gowrie friends, Ben Walker and James Crowther, have been decorating their family homes since they were in primary school. “We always enjoyed just going around and seeing the other displays, particularly in...

Your guide to Canberra’s best Christmas lights 2025

Check out our curated list of standout displays, or venture into your own neighbourhood to discover hidden gems that will brighten your holiday season.

ACT donors give $1.6 million to restore sight as global aid cuts bite

ACT residents contributed more than $1.6 million to the Fred Hollows Foundation over the past year, helping thousands of people see again.   

Sports organisations join Christmas grassroots effort

Local charities are assembling Christmas hampers for families doing it tough, with the help of Capital Football and Basketball ACT.

Canberra Potters turns 50

Fiftieth anniversaries are normally golden — but for Canberra Potters, the leading ceramic arts organisation in the ACT, clay’s the thing.

Behind the scenes of Emergency Relief: The logistics challenge you never see — and how you can help solve it

When Libby and her 4-year-old son arrived at Anglicare’s Gordon Community Centre on a Friday morning, they were relieved to receive a bag of food to get them through the next week.

‘Need is stronger than last year’: HelpingACT’s Christmas appeal

HelpingACT’s annual ‘November is Giving’ appeal finishes next week. The public can donate money, toys, and long-life food until 1 December.

McDonalds Tuesday nights to boost Vinnies Christmas appeal

For the next month, three McDonald’s restaurants will donate 20 per cent of sales made on Tuesday evenings to Vinnies Christmas Appeal.

Canberra campaign to give families a Christmas meal with dignity

Hands Across Canberra and Hundreds for Thousands aim to raise $100,000 to provide 1,000 households with $100 Woolworths grocery vouchers.

UnitingCare Kippax: Christmas charity campaign

UnitingCare Kippax and Kippax Uniting Church will deliver Christmas gifts to 700 families facing financial hardship due to living costs.

Share the Dignity’s biggest Christmas appeal

Period poverty charity Share the Dignity seeks 150,000 bags for women and girls experiencing domestic violence or homelessness at Christmas.

A swim for Menslink is a swim for us all

36-year-old Canberra lawyer Katie Binstock has always had an affinity for the water.

Nadia Pessarossi: Pulse8 Strategies. The People Initiative. Bruton Basketball Foundation

For Nadia, leadership is driven by people, purpose and positive impact.

November Is Giving Month: HelpingACT launches fundraiser

Running until 30 November, the campaign aims to fill 250 hampers for families in need — particularly children under 10.

Juliet Menakaya: Director, Junic Eyecare Coombs

At Junic Eyecare Coombs, Juliet leads with both medical expertise and genuine compassion.

Rachel Anasson and Natalie Kokic Schmidt: Partners of Goodhaus Property

Where good people make great homes Built on trust, teamwork, and a shared vision, Goodhaus Property is the result of family collaboration and a passion for people. Co-founded by sisters-in-law Rachel Anasson and...

Liz Wensing: Owner/Director, Change Yoga & Wellness

At the heart of Canberra’s wellness community, Liz leads Change Yoga & Wellness with compassion, clarity and purpose.

Bianca Emery: Residential Sales Specialist, Auctioneer and Director, home.byholly and Called It!

Dynamic, creative, and deeply people-focused, Bianca thrives where connection meets confidence.

Dr Kavitha Vegunta: Director/Owner, Dental Sleep and TMJ Therapy

For Kavitha, success hasn’t come from following a formula; it’s been built through courage, persistence, and faith in her own vision. As

Eloise Higgins: Manager, Daydream Machine

As Manager of Daydream Machine, Eloise helps lead a creative and inclusive space where neurodiverse youth can explore their talents in music, art and technology.

Vera Vujic: Owner, Coco’s Hair

For Vera, hairdressing has always been about more than beautiful hair; it’s about connection, confidence, and care.

Lauren Sutherland: Founder & Creative Instigator, The Tipsy Sketching Club

Blending creativity with confidence and a splash of fun, The Tipsy Sketching Club is redefining what it means to draw outside the lines.

Jodi Shepherd: Director, Hot Shots Photography & Media Services

For over 30 years, Hot Shots Photography & Media Services has captured Canberra’s people, events, and stories with creativity and heart.

Mary Zheng and Iana Ismael: Co-founders, Ability Matters

Co-founders of Ability Matters, Mary Zheng and Iana Ismael, share a vision built on compassion, collaboration and empowerment.
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