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Mike Cramsie race day back on the track raising funds for brain cancer

The Mark Hughes Foundation invites Canberrans to a day at the races, as a local man’s legacy is celebrated once more at Thoroughbred Park on Friday 3 February. Hughes himself will be there, spotlighting the importance of finding a cure for brain cancer.

Canberra stylist’s tips for starting at square one

Plus size Canberra stylist and MysTyler contributor, Amy Abrahams shares her five tips for re-starting your sartorial journey this summer

More than skin deep: Phillyda Murphy

Leading lady of indie film Lady Terror, which made the rounds in Melbourne at Monster Fest 2022, Phillyda Murphy, shares five essentials for her look, and a peek of what goes on underneath the skin.

More than skin deep: Alicia Louise Lillington

A technology change leader for the Australian Government, keynote speaker and model, Alicia Lillington shares five things she can’t live without, and a look at what goes on underneath the skin. On days...

More than skin deep: Cristina Silvestri

2022’s Miss Teen Diamond International, Butterfly Foundation Pathfinder, and born and raised Canberra girl, Cristina Silvestri, shares her five essentials, and a peek of what goes on beneath the skin. On days that...

Local women crowned as ACT environmental educators of the year

An Australian National Botanic Gardens Ranger and a young Eastern quoll expert were named Environmental Educators of the Year earlier this month, by the ACT Chapter of The Australian Association of Environmental...

Local athleisure brand helps clean up oceans

If you have been following sustainable fashion recently, chances are you have already heard of ECONYL – the innovation held up as fashion’s answer to Ocean Waste Plastic. With over 1.9 million views...

More than skin deep: Sadia Nabila

Bangladeshi-born Canberra actress and model, Sadia Nabila, shares five things she can’t live without, as well as a look at what goes on underneath the skin. On days that I don’t feel confident:...

From the island of Lombok, Rasa Rosa arrives at Verity Lane

If, like me, you’ve been experiencing a hankering for authentic Indonesian food in Canberra, look no further than the latest addition to Verity Lane Market, Rasa Rosa.   ‘Rasa’ means flavour in Indonesian,...

Local vision-impaired athlete seeks to compete at Winter Paralympics

Canberra-based vision-impaired athlete Taryn Dickens has been invited to represent Australia in the FIS Para Nordic Skiing World Cup in March 2023, putting her on track to compete at the 2026 Winter...

‘I hope she’s watching. I hope she’s proud’ says mum of Annabelle Potts

When Kathie Potts ascended to the stage to become Lifeline Canberra’s 2022 Woman of Spirit, her first thought went to her late daughter, Annabelle. “I just got this image of her when they...

More than skin deep: Emily Egan

Reigning Miss Galaxy Australia, 2022 SunSmart ambassador for Cancer Council, and ACT young citizen of the year nominee, Emily Egan shares five things essential to her look, and a peek at what...

Canberra Halloween House in Wanniassa reopens for frightful fun

Get ready for the fright of your life at the Canberra Halloween House in Wanniassa which reopens on Sunday 30 October until Friday 5 November.

Canberra painter soars with award-winning work

Local painter Frances McMahon has won the Holmes Prize for Excellence in Realistic Australian Bird Art 2022 with her painting Showing Off which captures two sulphur-crested cockatoos in a gum tree.

ANU alumni win ACT Chief Minister’s Pearcey Entrepreneur Award

Ten years after bootstrapping the precursor to a multimillion-dollar platform while studying at ANU, batchmates Ben Bromhead and Adam Zegelin have received the ACT Chief Minister’s Pearcey Entrepreneur Award.

Tempo Theatre sails the Nile on a murderous adventure

Mystery in style – Tempo Theatre returns to Agatha Christie for the first time in three years, with Murder on the Nile.

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