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ACT police seek help to find 15 long-term missing persons

ACT Policing marks the launch of National Missing Persons Week 2022, 31 July-6 August, with a reminder that there are 15 long-term missing people from the ACT.    

Canberra mum talks about modelling, mother’s guilt, starting over

Local woman, Anchal, a mother, model, and public servant, landed at Canberra Airport exactly 11 years ago with no idea that she was going to start her life from scratch. “It took me...

Governor General honours 52 ACT Scouts

Sonographer Susan Deeble is among 52 Canberrans who will be honoured with an Adult Recognition Award by the Governor General on World Scout Day today, 1 August.

If the walls could talk at Havelock House

While there’s more to the National Capital than Parliament House, the history of Australian politics runs deep through Canberra’s veins. One political pillar of the city is a heritage-listed building that tends to fly under the radar: Havelock House.

Perks and perils of sharing your kids online: Lauren Dubois

Thud, Pop, and Squeak are Canberran ex-political journalist Lauren Dubois’ adorable children. For those who don't follow her on Instagram, that’s not their real names – and there’s a very good reason Lauren won’t share them online.

End of an era: The 10th and final Santa Speedo Shuffle

The bold goal for 2022’s Santa Speedo Shuffle is to raise $200,000, which will mean the event has raised $1 million for Cystic Fibrosis ACT in its lifetime. “If that’s the legacy that...

Obituary: Former MLA Helen Cross

Bill Stefaniak remembers his former Legislative Assembly colleague, Helen Cross, who died at home in Gungahlin recently.

She Shapes History helps see Canberra differently

Have you ever wandered around the historical monuments of Canberra and thought, “Where are all the women?” That’s the question that led to Sita Sargeant founding She Shapes History, one of Canberra’s...

Canberra’s Michael Matthews earns epic win at Le Tour

Canberran cycling star Michael Matthews believes he's reprised the story of his distinguished career with one epic triumph of rare courage and heart at the Tour de France.

Canberra detectorist on the hunt for treasure

Cabinetmaker by day, Gregory Anderson is also a part-time treasure hunter, scouring Canberra and surrounding regions whenever he gets a chance.

How supporting girls with ADHD can lead to more women in STEM

After almost failing maths in high school, 18-year-old Luella Phillips is now embarking on a career in STEM, in part thanks to a tutor who supported her learning through undiagnosed ADHD. Luella always...

Wunderkind CIT apprentice chef sets the Table

The closest thing to a set menu at Table by Canberra Gourmet, is a constant flow of new ideas written in marker on the kitchen bench. The brainchild of Chef Thomas Heinrich,...

Tom McLuckie campaigns to ensure son Matthew didn’t die in vain

Not quite two months after his 20-year-old son Matthew’s tragic death while driving home from work, Tom McLuckie is channelling his grief into making Canberra roads safer.

The Ladies Rose Garden: a key spot in Canberra’s history

The Ladies Rose Garden is completely open to the public as a tranquil picnic spot. It's also a key stop on She Shapes History's walking tour.

Novak Djokovic beats Nick Kyrgios in four-set Wimbledon final

Novak Djokovic has denied Nick Kyrgios a maiden grand slam title with an enthralling, drama-charged four-set Wimbledon final triumph over the unseeded Australian.

Three ways corporate is changing and how to keep up – with Alicia Lillington

Canberra-based change management mentor, Alicia Lillington, aims to change the world “one conversation at a time”. Across the ACT’s repertoire of high-profile organisations, Alicia has trained over 27,000 workers on how to keep...

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