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Canberra’s Laura Peel wins World Cup meet, Aussie Danielle Scott claims overall title

Australian aerial skiers Laura Peel and Danielle Scott have topped the podium at the World Cup meet in Kazakhstan.

Canberra stylist’s closet must-haves for Autumn/Winter 2023

Kimberley Hunt, known from The Style Side and Canberra Outlet, shared with us her must-have items for autumn and winter, so you can march into the cooler months with confidence. According to Kim, the value in knowing what’s on trend isn’t about splurging on a whole new wardrobe every season – quite the opposite, actually.

Tech is changing, so are the challenges women face

A 2020 study led by Girls Who Code revealed only 21 per cent of women feel it is easy to thrive in tech. That statistic drops to just eight per cent for women of colour. The challenges may not look the same as they did 30 years ago, but are we dealing with the same problems, wrapped in a purple banner?

Canberra stylist’s top tips for men

If you’re a man, standing in front of your closet, not sure where to begin when it comes to dressing well and no idea who to ask, you’re in the right place. Canberran personal stylist for women and men, Debby Harrington, shares her top tips for starting at square one in your sartorial journey.

Betty Macharia named 2023 ACT Woman of the Year

Betty Macharia, Jenny Mobbs and Sophie Aboud have been named the 2023 ACT Women of the Year.

Makayla’s victory lap at Relay For Life in Canberra

After two years of battling a rare bone cancer, an 11-year-old Canberran will make her victory lap at Relay for Life 2023, missing a bone in one leg, and having gained an extra in the other.

Build long-term wealth in the Capital with Prosba

Is it possible to earn financial freedom with today’s rising cost of living? Prosba’s Joshua Meli says ‘Yes’!

Catching up with Stefania, lingerie model and role model in lingerie

It’s been over five years since Stefania Ferrario – one of the most famous models from the national capital since Lara Cox - graced the cover of Canberra Daily. Now that she’s ‘made it,’ the 29-year-old is using her platform to speak up about animal rights, with millions watching.

No trivial matter, Dementia Demolition Squad raises funds for research

Saturday 4 March will be a night of lively fun at the Canberra Deakin Football Club, with everyone from trivia lords to the quizzically challenged invited. Theona Combos, a dedicated daughter leading the Dementia Demolition Squad in her mother’s memory, will host a trivia night fundraiser with every dollar raised going towards dementia and Parkinson’s research.

Chief Architect Michelle Graham redefines what women working in IT looks like

A far cry from the “guy coding in a hoodie” she says is often associated with IT, Michelle utilised her specialisation in cybersecurity and architecture to advise the Secretary of Defence and Prime Minister of Iraq in 2008.

Opening night of Dogfight presented by Dramatic Productions

Social photos at the opening night of Dogfight presented by Dramatic Productions, Gungahlin Theatre.

3 Canberra stylists share their 2023 style resolutions

It’s back to work and back to school. Raise your hand if you want to walk in the door as the new and improved version of yourself! ... Yeah, me too. These three local stylists share three, totally doable, style resolutions for 2023.

Canberra dog wins Australian Dog of the Year people’s choice award

Elton, an assistance dog for seven-year-old Canberra boy Charlie Clode, who has autism, an intellectual disability, and a severe heart condition, has won the Australian Dog of the Year people’s choice award.

ACT’s Tom Calma named Senior Australian of the Year for 2023

The ACT's Professor Tom Calma AO who was named the 2023 Senior Australian of the Year tonight.

Mawson man unaware of $909,000 Lotto win for two weeks

A Mawson man went two weeks without realising he’d scored $909,000 in Saturday Lotto after skipping a week of purchasing his usual lottery tickets.

Canberrans urged to do more to reduce stroke risk

With almost 400 first-time strokes to be experienced by ACT residents this year, and less than a third predicted to arrive at hospital in time for life-saving treatment, a retired neuroscience nurse says Canberrans can do more to address stroke risk.

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