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Geoscience Australia rock story adds weight to our history & future

Rocks are great story-tellers you just have to know how to read them. Geoscience Australia has created a real page-turner with a new educational exhibition – Rocks that Shape Australia. Every rock has...

Canberra Writers Festival to tackle big topics

Australian authors and writers share their experiences at Canberra Writers Festival from 10-20 August.

The Miracle Club (PG) film review

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2023 film, The Miracle Club, starring Kathy Bates and Maggie Smith.

Canberra filmmakers encourage youth to sign up for organ donation

This World Organ Donation Day, 13 August, a team of Canberra creatives is hoping to catch the attention of young people and inspire them potentially help save lives.

Book talk: three Australian books

Jeff Popple reviews three Australian books about criminals, police killers and atomic tests. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

What’s on around Canberra this weekend, 11-13 August

With a cool one predicted for the Canberra region this weekend, 11-13 August CW has compiled a list of the best events to keep you warm and entertained.

WIN! elho Ocean Collection pots

CW has 6 x sets of the elho Ocean Collection pots (14cm and 16cm) in Atlantic Blue to be won.

WIN! Code Camp experience

Code Camp returns these school holidays with some epic new programs and to celebrate, we are giving your child the chance to win 1 x Code Camp experience of their choosing for the upcoming Spring Holidays.

Lightbulb Improv turns on a killer comedy

Actor and director Ali Clinch has been commissioned by Lightbulb Improv to direct its latest theatre production, The Family Business, showing at the Canberra Theatre Centre from 31 August to 2 September.

Canberra theatre creative sets out to make feature film

Canberra theatre creative Dianna Nixon, managing director of Music Theatre Projects Ltd, has embarked on a thrilling new adventure – to make her first full-length feature film.

What’s on around Canberra this weekend 4-6 August

There’s plenty happening in the Canberra region this weekend, 4-6 August, for you to escape or embrace the winter chills.

WIN! Wiltshire breakfast bundle

One lucky CW reader will win a Wiltshire breakfast bundle valued at $294.

WIN! Colgate Pulse Series 2 electric toothbrush

CW has 2 x Pulse Series 2 connected electric toothbrushes to be won.

Spamalot promises a knight to remember at The Q

Ladies and gentlemen, hold on to your coconuts, because Free-Rain Theatre brings Spamalot the Musical to The Q in Queanbeyan next month, 12-24 September. Described as “lovingly ripped off” from the 1975 motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot was written in 2005 by Eric Idle, one of the original Pythons.

Take 5 with Matt Ryan, coming to Oz Comic-Con Canberra

Welsh actor Matt Ryan, known for his leading role as DC Comic's John Constantine, will be appearing at Oz Comic-Con Canberra at Exhibition Park this weekend, 5-6 August

Subscribe in August to win a prize

Subscribe to a Canberra Daily digital newsletter during the month of August 2023 for your chance to win book bundle valued around $80.

What’s on around Canberra in August 2023

If you feel like you're simply soldiering on through the final weeks of winter, fear not! There's plenty happening in the Canberra region throughout August to spark joy in your life.

Captivating and cathartic, a visionary and a truth-teller: playing Sinéad O’Connor’s music was my education

Sinéad O'Connor was well known for her deeply emotional voice, but what I want to talk about, mostly, was her extraordinary songwriting.

Sonia Kruger takes out Gold Logie in upset win

Sonia Kruger has won the Gold Logie in a night of several upset wins, while comedy Colin from Accounts has taken home three gongs.

TV stars walk red carpet as the Logies return to Sydney

The stars of Australian television are walking the red carpet as the 63rd Logie Awards begins in Sydney.

Book talk: novels from three talented authors

This week, Michael Popple reviews recent outstanding novels from three talented authors.  You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com

Oppenheimer (MA15+) film review

Luke McWilliams gives his review of Christopher Nolan's biographical thriller, Oppenheimer, starring Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt.

Canberra’s Peking Duk on the menu at Byron Bay

While we were shivering in minus-five-degree temps last weekend, one half of Canberra’s electronic duo, Peking Duk, was sipping Casamigos margaritas in Byron Bay at a surprise DJ set for Splendour In...

WIN! SLAM! Pro Wrestling tickets

Win one of five double passes to the SLAM! Pro Wrestling League on Saturday 12 August at the Canberra Southern Cross Club in Woden.  

WIN! Dracula: Voyage of the Demeter film passes

CW has 10 x Dracula: Voyage of the Demeter (MA 15+) in-season double passes to be won.

Bluey teaches children and parents alike about how play supports creativity – and other life lessons

Adults and kids love Bluey. This Australian animated show – hugely popular in the U.S. as well – focuses on a family of blue heeler dogs living in Brisbane.

Barbie movie a box office stunner

Director Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie has edged out Oppenheimer to claim top spot at the US box office with $US155 million ($A230 million) in ticket sales.

Insidious: The Red Door (M) film review

Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2023 horror film, Insidious: The Red Door (M).

Book talk: old crimes and current dangers

Jeff Popple reviews three books about old crimes and current dangers. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog.

Jax Jay blends cultures, traditions and arts in Canberra

Moving to a new country and trying to find your place in a new city is a scary prospect. Fortunately for musician and artist Jax Jay, he had already established a connection...
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