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Rescue a Lonely Heart: Boof

CD's Lonely Heart column lets local hear from some creatures from local animal welfare organisations who are looking for forever homes.

Peter Rowsthorn helps bring jazz and Razzle Dazzle to Canberra

Helping to bring All That Jazz to Canberra Theatre Centre on 7-29 September is beloved Australian performer Peter Rowsthorn.

Ainslie to Everest raises funds for Lifeline

For the third year in a row, ACT Fire & Rescue will take part in ‘Ainslie to Everest’, to raise much-needed funds for Lifeline Canberra.

ACT Greens promise more support for live music

Canberra’s live music scene is in trouble, the ACT Greens claim, but they have a plan to support musicians.

ACT apprentices’ cost-of-living payment ‘does not go far enough’

ACT apprentices and trainees will soon receive a $250 cost-of-living payment - but Master Builders ACT says it's worth two two tanks of fuel.

Integrity Commissioner: Lobbying should be investigated

The Integrity Commissioner, the Hon. Michael Adams KC, believes the issue of lobbying politicians should be investigated.

Ex-CIT CEO receives half-million-dollar payout

Leanne Cover, former CEO of the Canberra Institute of Technology, received a payout of nearly half a million dollars.

ACT’s first privately delivered dedicated build-to-rent site

The private market will deliver its first dedicated build-to-rent site in Canberra, providing 270 rental homes in Turner.

ACT Government boosts rebates to ban wood fires by 2045

The ACT Government will double rebates to remove woodfire heaters – part of its campaign to ban wood heaters by 2045.

ACT prisoners help reforest Yass

Prisoners at the Alexander Maconochie Centre have propagated 3,000 native plants to help restore endangered grassy woodlands in Yass.

Strong Independents: Less red tape for Canberra businesses

Strong Independents candidates Peter Strong AM and Ann Bray AM released their Small Business Policy statement today.

ACT Government funding for tourism and hospitality businesses

Fifteen local businesses will share in $500,000 under the latest round of the ACT Government’s Tourism Development Fund.

New funding to boost Canberra’s tourism and hospitality businesses

Fifteen local businesses will share nearly $500,000 in funding support under the latest round of the ACT Government’s Tourism Development Fund, with Beltana Farm receiving the largest share.

ACT Greens announce circular economy plan

The ACT Greens have announced a circular economy plan, which includes expanding food waste recycling to all of Canberra by 2026. 

Canberra venues nominated for Australian Bar Awards

A number of Canberra's finest bars have been named as finalists for the 23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Australian Bar Awards.

Canberra bartender serves up Mastermind win

If you’ve ever watched TV quiz show Mastermind (on SBS) it looks terrifying as contestants perch on an intimidating chair under a spotlight and no wonder – the show’s creator drew on...

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