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Eighth ACT road death: woman dies in Lady Denman Drive motorcycle crash

A 33-year-old woman has died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Lady Denman Drive on Thursday night, marking the eighth road fatality in the ACT this year.

Fit the Bill: Come on David, save the Queensland Koalas too

Good to see independent ACT Senator David Pocock go into bat to help save the first koala seen in the ACT in the last three years at Jacka.

King’s artist captures Canberra royal tour

Thousands of mobile phone cameras captured the royal visit in Canberra last week, but amongst the iPhones was an artist with his paintbox, brushes and easel, taking his time to capture a...

Canberra home to Australia’s oldest gay and lesbian Tennis Club

Canberra’s Pink Tennis - Australia’s oldest continuing openly gay and lesbian tennis club – is an enduring testament to the fight for equality.

Golden, crispy, and back by popular demand: Supreme Fritters at Patissez

If you haven't heard yet, the iconic SUPREME FRITTERS at Patissez are making their way back!

What’s on around Canberra in November

Markets, fetes, live music, film festivals and more will run in Canberra in November 2024.

Hanson tweet to Muslim senator ‘ultimate racist slur’

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been ordered by a judge to delete a racist and offensive social media post telling a Greens senator to go back to Pakistan.

Skywhales set to soar over Goulburn

Goulburn residents will have a unique chance to see Patricia Piccinini’s Skywhale and Skywhalepapa hot air balloons up close at Seiffert Oval on Saturday 30 November.

Halloween trick sees Liberals deputy take leadership treat

A Liberal moderate has been knifed by her deputy for the leadership as a bruising election loss leaves the party facing 27 years in the political wilderness.

Leanne Castley elected leader of the Canberra Liberals

Today, the Canberra Liberals Party Room elected Leanne Castley as Leader of the Canberra Liberals and Jeremy Hanson as Deputy Leader.

Six outstanding Canberra businesswomen recognised for excellence

The 2024 Canberra Women in Business Awards celebrated the remarkable achievements of six inspiring businesswomen at a ceremony held at Hotel Realm last Friday, 25 October.

Buy the diary that saves lives

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, give hope to the 57 Australians diagnosed with breast cancer every day by purchasing the 2025 Australian Women’s Health Diary.

A love story that’s off the scales and Mortein the giant spider

Everyone likes a good love story and newly-engaged Kambah resident Sophie Jenkins has a romantic tale with a twist (and a tail).

Collector’s homeless pumpkin patch

Pumpkin-carving queen Pam Hallinan is in her element at Halloween; she and her family have won dozens of ribbons at the Collector Village Pumpkin Festival – plus, she has the American advantage (and an arts degree).

Driver released after fatal Melbourne primary school car crash

A community is in shock after a boy was killed and four other children injured in a "tragic accident" where a car crashed through a school fence and into them.

Popular restaurant Miss Van’s closes permanently

Favourite Canberra Vietnamese restaurant Miss Van's has announced its permanent and immediate closure due to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis impacting businesses across the country.

Lost trust challenge for next pandemic: COVID-19 review

Australians have lost trust in authority as a result of inadequate planning and communication during COVID-19, a review into the pandemic response has found.

Lake Burley Griffin turns 60: The man behind Canberra’s centrepiece

The centrepiece of Canberra, Lake Burley Griffin, reached a milestone this October; 60 years since the man-made lake was created.

Lunetta ready to open atop Red Hill summit

Lunetta restaurant will open its doors on Friday 1 November, three years following the sale of the iconic mid-century Canberra landmark, 60 Red Hill Drive, to multi-award-winning restaurateur Tracy Keeley and sons Matthew and Nicholas.

SpringOUT celebrates 25 years in Canberra

Canberra's 25th SpringOUT Pride Festival is not only a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community, but also a reflection of how far the city has come as one of Australia's most inclusive and progressive capitals.

Fit the Bill: Election washup

Congratulations to all re-elected and new members of the Assembly. Special congratulations to Tom Emerson and Fiona Carrick, our first independents elected since 1998.

Canberra grandmother a tough survivor

A grandmother in Canberra’s north is a bushcraft survival expert who gives Bear Grylls a run for his money, and she’s attracted the attention of reality TV show Alone Australia.

Coping with boredom

Feeling bored is a common emotion that arises when we are not interested or engaged in an activity.

UPDATE: 17-year-old girl Susannah Brown found SAFE

ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to locate missing 17-year-old girl Susannah Brown.

Curiosity radiates as crowds reflect on NGA’s $14m artwork

The most expensive artwork commissioned for Australia's national collection has been drawing curious crowds day and night. Lindy Lee's sculpture Ouroboros is visible some distance from the forecourt of the National Gallery of...

WIN! Youth Dance Festival double passes

Want to win a double pass? We have two double passes to giveaway to the performance of your choice.

New Queensland premier hits ground running after Liberals win election race

Queensland's premier-elect has hit the ground running after a tight election race, summoning staff at parliament after Labor's Steven Miles conceded defeat.

Counting for 2024 ACT election completed

Counting for the ACT election has completed, and with the final distribution of preferences under legislated scrutiny, the Electoral Commissioner has announced the elected candidates who will represent the ACT’s five electorates in the Eleventh ACT Legislative Assembly.

Motorcyclist dies in Gungahlin Drive single-vehicle accident

A motorcyclist has tragically passed away following a single-vehicle accident last night, marking the seventh road fatality in the ACT this year.

Reflecting on National Gallery’s shiny new centrepiece

Lindy Lee’s $14 million Ouroboros sculpture has been unveiled at the National Gallery of Australia.
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