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A pop of colour for 2024 Fashions on the Field at Thoroughbred Park

The brightness of yellow on a sunny race day was the winner for the 2024 Fashions on the Field.

Freedom fries versus the democracy sausage

We’re a world away from the US elections but whatever your political persuasion or vague interest, it’s worth following for the billion-dollar production costs, dramatic casting and reality show fodder.

Community minded Canberrans celebrated with awards

A lifelong Canberran, Karen Schlage describes winning the People’s Choice Award in the 2024 Lifeline Canberra Spirit of Canberra Awards as “overwhelming”.

Join the fight against hepatitis: get tested this World Hepatitis Testing Week

As World Hepatitis Testing Week approaches on 18 November, Hepatitis ACT urges the community to get tested for viral hepatitis and learn their status.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

Four decades of youth coming together through the arts for Youth Dance Festival

Across four decades, more than 50,000 students have danced across the Youth Dance Festival (YDF) stage.

EXCLUSIVE: Rare meeting for bravery medal recipients

Men who risked their lives to save others met with King Charles and Queen Camilla during Their Majesties’ visit to Canberra.

Nominations close in one week for 2024 Volunteering Awards, Canberra Region

VolunteeringACT is inviting nominations for outstanding volunteers or volunteer teams for the 2024 Volunteering Awards, Canberra Region.

Queen Camilla meets charity close to her heart in Canberra

Representatives from a charity with a Canberra branch met with Queen Camilla during the royals’ visit to Australia.

Canberra’s world champion Paralympian’s day with the king

Growing up in Germany, Canberra’s world champion athlete Vanessa Low didn’t grow up around the Monarchy.

Jeremy Hanson aims for Liberal leadership and 2028 victory

Jeremy Hanson is running for leadership of the Canberra Liberals once more, aiming to position the party for success in 2028.

ACT election: Results and reactions so far

ACT Labor has claimed its seventh consecutive term in government, beginning an unbroken stretch of 27 years in power.

‘I wanted the world to know’: Lidia Thorpe on tirade

More MPs have lined up to criticise Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe after she shouted "You are not our King" at the monarch during a parliamentary reception.

Thousands gather at Australian War Memorial for royal visit

About 4,000 people gathered at the Australian War Memorial on 21 October to catch a glimpse of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

‘Not our king’: Lidia Thorpe confronts King Charles as Royal tour of Canberra kicks off

King Charles and Queen Camilla have greeted well-wishers and an alpaca before being heckled by a politician during a parliamentary reception in Canberra.
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