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Canberra Fair at Thoroughbred Park

Social photos at the Canberra Fair at Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham. Photos @ImagesInstantly

Geocon presents Lunar New Year 2021 Celebration

Social photos at the Geocon presents Lunar New Year 2021 Celebration at the Republic Precinct, Belconnen. Photos @ImagesInstantly

Canberra family say more awareness of epilepsy is needed

The Burke family can see light at the end of the tunnel after five months of uncertainty following their eight-year-old daughter Audrey’s epilepsy diagnosis. The month of March marks Purple Month, and as...

Shave for the Brave to raise critical funds for Domestic Violence Crisis Service

Social distancing has made fundraising opportunities harder to come by, and the non-government, not-for-profit service has had to completely change its approach.

Top dogs: the Canberra Paws Calendar contest is back

Canberra’s top dogs are being called to enter in a fundraising pet calendar contest to support local charity, ACT Pet Crisis Support. Ina J Photography is launching the Canberra Paws 2022 Calendar contest...

Roll up, roll up to The Big Canberra Bike Ride!

Riders of all ages and abilities will wake up on Sunday, 21 March, buckle their helmets and roll up to the The Big Canberra Bike Ride, now in its 22nd year.

Deepak-Raj Gupta: My favourite things

A community man through and through, Indian-born Deepak-Raj Gupta is a strong voice for Canberra’s multicultural community.

Calling Canberra women with ‘Great Ydeas’

Once again supporting women and girls in the Canberra region, YWCA Canberra and its partners are bringing dreams to life through the 2021 YWCA Canberra Great Ydeas Small Grants program. With applications opening...

Association of Spouses of Heads of Mission morning tea

Social photos at the Association of Spouses of Heads of Mission (ASHOM) morning tea, Residence of Peru, Forrest. Photos: Kerrie Brewer.

Raiders help kick off Vinnies Knock On Effect fundraiser

From 1974 until 2019, Vinnies Doorknock Appeal was a ubiquitous fundraiser - as of 2021 it's been replaced by the digital Knock On Effect.

Have you heard? Gift of Life’s 2021 DonateLife Walk goes virtual

Gift of Life’s DonateLife Walk has been a mass-participation event for the past 15 years, the 2021 event will be virtual.

Award-winning TV series ‘Adventure All Stars’ aligns with Canberra charity

Heart Support Australia is working with Australia’s newest travel and adventure TV series, Adventure All Stars, to find Canberran cast members to star in the show. Adventure All Stars is the ultimate six-day...

The campaign tackling violence at Australian universities through education and empowerment

Readers are advised that this article contains discussions of sex, sexual assault and rape culture. Envisioning a world where Australian universities are free from sexual violence and stigmatisation, The STOP Campaign began in Canberra...

OutsideIn | InsideOut exhibition launch

Social photos at the OutsideIn | InsideOut exhibition launch, West Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre. Photos: Denholm Samaras.

‘Hands Up 4 CBR’ to raise funds for 55 local charities

Hands Across Canberra is joining with 55 local charities to raise $500,000 via the region's biggest fundraiser, Hands Up 4 CBR Giving Day.

Have you heard? Ants on Black Mountain ramble

Friends of Black Mountain will host an Ants on Black Mountain ramble on Saturday 20 February 4-6pm.

Amelia McInerney: My favourite things

Children’s author Amelia McInerney recently returned to Canberra after years away, ready to plant roots with her young family.

Mother’s Day Classic goes local in 2021

The 24th annual national fun run and walk for breast cancer, Women In Super Mother’s Day Classic (MDC), is back in 2021 with a new initiative. Held annually in May, this year the...

Australia Day National Flag Raising and Citizenship Ceremony

Social photos at the Australia Day National Flag Raising and Citizenship Ceremony, Rond Terrace, Canberra. Photos Salty Dingo.

Have you heard? Picnic for Pinnacle

The Pinnacle Foundation will be encouraging young LGTBIQ+ Australians achieve their full potential by attending a Picnic for Pinnacle event.

Be a sport: Havelock House seeks volunteers for new program

Along with providing safe and secure homes for nearly 400 people in our region, Havelock House is calling for volunteers to help with its new community sporting program, which aims to develop...

Spotlight on Sean: ‘The Big Issue’ vendor week edition out now

In 2019 after Sean’s third time experiencing homelessness, he became a vendor for The Big Issue and found a home. From sleeping in a swag behind the Woden Hospital, Sean walked to his...

2021 Australian of the Year Awards reception

State and Territory recipients in the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards attended a reception at Government House, Yarralumla on Sunday 24 January.

GIVIT’s school supply drive making pupils smile

GIVIT is calling for donations to ensure our vulnerable children have everything they need to be happy, healthy and confident at school.

Early birds ‘win the day’ at Canberra’s new 5:30am Club

Rising before the sun three days a week, The 5:30am Club Canberra meets for an ‘hour of power’ to spend time on passion projects and hobbies.

‘It’s not about raising money’: Sarge to walk 10km to raise support for Lifeline

Canberra Cavalry mascot Sarge will be braving the heat this Saturday as he aims to walk 10km to raise at least $10,000 for Lifeline Canberra. Walking from Bentspoke in Braddon at 3pm to...

Canberrans invited to mark nuclear weapons ban

A celebratory event will be held tomorrow, Saturday 23 January, in Canberra’s Nara Peace Park to mark the Nuclear Ban Treaty entering into force, making nuclear weapons illegal under international law. The Treaty...

Have you heard? Hearing Loss Support Sessions

Better Hearing Australia - Canberra, a not-for-profit volunteer community organisation, offers hearing loss support sessions to help people.

Christina DeLay: My favourite things

Christina DeLay was named the 2020 ACT Young Business Woman of the Year at Canberra Women in Business awards night in November.

Hike for hunger fights food waste one step at a time

Queanbeyan man Joash Taufa’ahau, is over 500km into a huge adventure hiking the length of the NSW coast to fundraise for Oz Harvest.