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Canberra’s public servant bands to battle it out in Dept of Rock

A brand-new competition is calling on musically inclined public servants to share their skills and battle it out for the top spot in Dept of Rock.

A spotlight on Aussie songstresses at The Q in Queanbeyan

'I am Woman' shines a light on forgotten Australian female pop stars from the 1960s, at The Q - Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre.

WIN! An Eva Scott book pack

HQ Fiction has four Eva Scott fiction book packs to giveaway in this edition of Canberra Daily.

WIN! Retribution film passes

CW has 10 x Retribution (M) in-season double passes to be won.

What’s on around Canberra in September 2023

Hello sun, hello September, Spring is finally here and the Canberra region is set to bloom this month.

Best ways to treat Dad around Canberra this Father’s Day

Take Dad out for the day or let him put the wallet away for once and treat him to a meal, CW has put together a list of the best ways to celebrate your dad this Father’s Day, Sunday 3 September.

What’s on around Canberra this weekend, 1-3 September

The Canberra region welcomes the blooming beautiful season of spring this weekend, 1-3 September.

Barbie the highest-grossing film in Warner Bros history

Starring Australian actress Margot Robbie, Barbie has become the hightest-grossing film in the history of Warner Bros releases.

That’s art and entertainment: Paint the town with colour and culture

The latest in arts and entertainment from around the Canberra region. Highlights this week include a call for Ngunnawal artists.

Experience a haunting evening at Tuggeranong Homestead

Organisers of The Haunting are calling on Canberrans to help lay to rest the spirits of Tuggeranong Homestead next weekend.

Take 4 with Alexander Robinson, director of PhotoAccess

CW had a chat with Alexander Robinson, the new director of PhotoAccess to get to learn about his vision for the Canberra establishment.

‘The Hello Girls’ answer the call in Canberra

When the US Army called in WWI The Hello Girls answered, their story comes to Canberra Theatre Centre on 7-9 September.

WIN! Penguin Father’s Day prize pack

Penguin are celebrating Father’s Day with some of our favourite fictional dads, including Bandit from the #1 book pick for Father’s Day in 2023, Bluey: The Big Blue Guy’s Book of Dad Goals.

WIN! Plendi Outback Mud Mask twin packs

CW has 3 x Plendi Outback Mud Mask twin packs to be won.

Beauty and simplicity intersect in ‘Shadow Play’ at Humble House gallery

Artist Hillary Warren invites Canberrans to see the beauty in the simple in her new exhibition, Shadow Play, at Humble House gallery from 2 September to 1 October.

Australian Wind Symphony brings striking performance to ANU

The third performance of the Australian Wind Symphony’s 2023 season offers an electrifying, colourful and passionate concert of contemporary classical music.

What’s on around Canberra this weekend, 25-27 August

Say farewell to winter in the Canberra region this weekend 25-27 August. CW has compiled a list to keep you warm and content.

Consider the future we’ll leave for ‘The Children’ at ACT Hub

Exploring the aftermath of disaster, The Children comes to ACT Hub in Kingston from 31 August to 9 September.

Asteroid City (M) film review

In 1955, a TV host (Bryan Cranston) introduces a production of the stage play Asteroid City.

Book talk: Australian soldiers at war

This week, Jeff Popple reviews two new accounts of Australian soldiers at war. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com Where The Flaming Hell Are We? By Craig Collie Allen...

Take 5 with Nathan Cavaleri

Performing since childhood, Nathan Cavaleri brings his Miracles Album Tour to Canberra Theatre Centre on 1 September.

Grease, the word, the motion takes the stage at ANU

Grease is the word this month as the ANU Musical Theatre Collective presents the classic show with a more contemporary makeover.

5 surprising things to find at the National Archives of Australia

The National Archives of Australia is like an enormous scrapbook that captures moments from Australia’s history, culture and inner workings - and readers have ready access to millions of items in the Archives' extensive collection.

Find a snapshot ‘Capturing Canberra’ at CMAG

Capturing Canberra at Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG) showcases images taken by press photographers in Canberra in the 20th century.

Canberra actors shock audiences on international horror circuit

A team of Sydney and Canberra filmmakers have captured the eerie sense of the unknown of the Australian bush in their film, Puzzle Box.

WIN! Disney’s ‘Winnie the Pooh’ musical family passes

Disney’s 'Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation' is coming to Canberra Theatre in September and CW has family passes to be won.

See Heroes, Heroines and Bastards like never before at Humble House

Western Australian expressionist artist Karen Chappelow showcases her new works in 'Heroes, Heroines and Bastards' at Humble House Gallery from 26 August to 24 September.

WIN! Luk Beautifood Lash Nourish Mascara sets

Eyelashes, or lashes for short, play an important role in protecting the eye from debris, dust, and other external stimuli, and are often considered a sign of beauty in many cultures. Measuring...

WIN! ‘Past Lives’ film passes

CW has 10 x 'Past Lives' (M) in-season double passes to be won. In cinemas 31 August.

Earth and Sky: CSO’s 2024 season launched

Earth and Sky, the Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s 2024 season, explores what Mahler called the "infinite mystery" of the Earth.
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