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Bake for Babies goes virtual to buy vital NICU equipment

Treat yourself for a good cause this winter with the Bake for Babies sale that supports the work of the Newborn Intensive Care Foundation (NICF).

Lifeline Canberra 50th anniversary morning tea

Social photos at the Lifeline Canberra 50th anniversary morning tea, Elixir Café, Parkes. Photos Kerrie Brewer.

Have you heard? Monthly markets

Have you heard? Monthly markets at Vinnies Queanbeyan Bric-A-Brac Rummage, St Mary Calwell Shopping Centre and more.

New mental health initiative invites Aussies to share ‘Power’ dance moves

Famous dancer, pop star and Narrabundah College alumnus Timomatic has brought some "power" dance moves to a new mental health initiative, Unstoppable.org, starring in the ‘Power’ video clip filmed at Canberra's The Cook Grocer.

Hackett family named ACT’s best neighbours

A Hackett family who are always willing to help those in need, organise street parties and foster community spirit has won the 2021 Neighbourhood Watch ACT Good Neighbour Award.

Underworld: Mugshots from The Roaring Twenties socials

Social photos at the Official launch of Underworld: Mugshots from The Roaring Twenties, National Archives of Australia.

Have you heard? Community first aid training

Parasol EMT is offering local community groups and not-for-profit organisations in Canberra CPR/AED training at no cost.

Winter Solstice Nude Charity Swim attracts record numbers

The fifth annual Winter Solstice Nude Charity Swim has seen a record 245 participants take the plunge with over $38,000 raised so far for Lifeline Canberra.

Australian Family Lawyers and Strong Law launch event

Social photos at the Australian Family Lawyers and Strong Law launch event, Midnight Hotel, Braddon. Photos: Kerrie Brewer

Canberra Cancerians 2021 Together Cocktail Party

Canberra Cancerians 2021 Together Cocktail Party, Centenary Ballroom, Hyatt Hotel Canberra. Photos: Denholm Samaras. For more socials: Conservation Council ACT Region World Environment Day dinnerAustralia’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraiserArgentinean National Day Reception

2021 Vinnies CEO Sleepout raises just shy of $1 million

130 Canberra business, community and government leaders participating in the 2021 Vinnies CEO Sleepout have raised just under $1 million.

Have you heard? A Pooch Affair 2021

A Pooch Affair 2021 A Pooch Affair is excited to be back at Exhibition Park in Canberra on Saturday 19 June 10am-3pm with doggie retail markets, raffles, door prizes, dog sport demos from local...

CEO Sleepout champion braves cold for sixth year

Sitting outside on a cold night, Dr Stephen Lising began crying as he realised the desperation, frustration and embarrassment homeless people feel every day in Canberra. It was 2018 and he was doing...

Meet the Rainbow Paws ‘dawgz’ helping students with their reading

The Rainbow Paws ‘Reading Dawgz’ visit The Galilee School weekly, to help the students practice and improve their reading skills.

Conservation Council ACT Region World Environment Day dinner

Social photos at the Conservation Council ACT Region World Environment Day dinner, National Museum of Australia. Photos: Kael da Costa

Calling all superheroes: support HeartKids in fight against congenital heart disease

Superheros from all walks of life are invited to unleash their hidden powers by participating in the Be A Hero For HeartKids fundraising event this Friday 18 June. To show support for kids...

Local handmade witchy wares offer a little bit of magic

Inspired by nature and the simplicity of life, Simply Magick offers handmade witchy wares locally created in Canberra for those wanting to conjure up a little bit of magic in their lives. Launching...

Coffee and community connection inspire Evatt Primary’s new café

Inspired by coffee and community connection, a new café and multi-purpose hub has opened in an unusual location – Evatt Primary School. The Nest officially opened to the public yesterday, Wednesday 9 June,...

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser

Social photos at the Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser at Car Mechanical Services, Fisher. Photos: Kerrie Brewer.

What’s in the box? Local students take on the Ration Challenge

Students and teachers at St John Paul II College in Nicholls will be eating like a refugee for a week in solidarity with children who are living as refugees.  Leading up to World...

Argentinean National Day Reception

Social photos at the Argentinean National Day Reception, Argentine Official Residence, Red Hill. Photos: Kerrie Brewer.

Sauce sales raise $14,000 to help sick kids in Canberra

Coles supermarket customers have raised nearly $14,000 in just two weeks for the Canberra Hospital Foundation, helping to bring kids back from hospital sooner. Believing that kids belong at home and hoping to...

Have you heard? Kangara Waters Charity Sale

Kangara Waters Charity Sale Kangara Waters Retirement Village is holding a winter charity sale is on Saturday 5 June 8.30am- 12.30pm at 2 Joy Cummings Place, Belconnen. There are many handknitted scarves and...

Warrigal Queanbeyan values older people living great lives

Warrigal Queanbeyan has an affordable price tag and provides all levels of support in one convenient location.

Locals ‘go pink’ to raise awareness of breast cancer in men

Canberra locals are banding together to make a pink pledge and dye their hair tomorrow, Thursday 3 June, to raise awareness of and money for breast cancer in men. Following Steve Hall’s breast...

Go jump in the Lake: Streakers swim on the solstice

Intrepid Canberrans will swim nude in Lake Burley Griffin on the winter solstice to raise money for Lifeline.

Launch of updated National Pain Services Directory

Social photos at the Launch of updated National Pain Services Directory, Capital Pain and Rehabilitation Clinic, Deakin.

New outreach program provides free legal help for homeless women

The Street Law program and McKillop House, a women’s shelter run by CatholicCare, have come together to provide free legal help for homeless women in the ACT. The outreach program is a six-month...

Have you heard? Bake for Babies

Bake for Babies The Newborn Intensive Care Foundation (NICF) is urging people from the Canberra region to take the Bake for Babies challenge to raise $40,000 to buy a cooling blanket and a...

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