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Western Force return in revised Super Rugby comp

The previously-axed Western Force will feature in a revised Australian-only Super Rugby competition which Rugby Australia is aiming to stage from 3 July to 19 September in a round robin format, pending final discussions with broadcasters.

Canberra’s culture fix around the corner

In an unprecedented move, all 11 National Cultural Institutions in Canberra are working collaboratively in the lead up to reopening their venues to visitors.

‘In this together’: mark Reconciliation Day at home

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Canberrans are able to mark Reconciliation Day at home this year via online engagement and family-friendly activities.

Environmental impacts on deaths under-reported

The number of deaths attributed to excessive natural heat in Australia is at least 50 times more than those recorded on death certificates, according to experts from the Australian National University (A.

Self-employed Australians take big financial hit

More than 80% of self-employed Australians say their profits have taken a significant hit because of COVID-19 restrictions, new analysis from the ANU shows.

Six ways to improve liveability in a lockdown

A leading urban planner has revealed six changes governments could implement to improve liveability for Australians if the existing shutdown becomes a lockdown. Mike Day, co-founder and director of Australian urban planning and design...

Inspiring Australians share words of wisdom to help us through COVID-19 pandemic

From reassuring advice for pregnant and breastfeeding women to messages of resilience and kindness, the 2020 Australian of the Year Award recipients are sharing their tips on staying happy, healthy and positive...

Anzac Day: Exploring Canberra’s connection to WWI

In honour of Anzac Day, Canberra Daily is re-publishing (online only) the cover story from our 23 April 2015 edition, which commemorated the centenary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli in the early hours of 25 April 1915.

Australia considers COVID-19 tracing app while others take action

While Australia considers introducing an opt-in app to trace COVID-19 cases as a tool to help contain the spread of the coronavirus and to enable restrictions to be eased, other countries have...

Australiana style

Showing off your national pride doesn’t have to mean kitsch. There’s an array of home décor pieces highlighting the Australiana flora, fauna and Indigenous culture through beautiful design. For more stories.

Wellbeing indicators to shape government policies

A set of Wellbeing Indicators are being developed by the ACT Government based on the suggestion that quality of life cannot be measured solely by economic growth. The ACT Government plans to launch...

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