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ACT pilot program to help vulnerable youth reach driving potential

Anglicare will soon pilot a Learner Driver Program for a select group young people in the ACT who would otherwise struggling to fulfill Access Canberra’s updated requirements for a provisional drivers licence.

Farm stay helping Canberra men get their lives back on track

On a twelve-month timeline, the Zerosuicide Farmstay is determined to make a difference in the lives of as many people as they can.

$1.5m+ Strathnairn Charity House sale benefits local charities

A marathon 90-minute auction event yesterday resulted in a sale price of almost $1.6 million for the Strathnairn Charity House.

Canberra swim project aims to see all migrants safe in water

From the tragic death of a friend comes a project that would see every person coming to make a home in Australia know how to be safe in and around water – Canberra’s own Refugee and Migrant Swimming Project.

PAWS Network ACT connecting pet parents with the best resources

PAWS Network ACT is an online pet aid and well-being resource that would see all chosen family members receive the best care.

Canberra podcast revisits ideas of taboo 20 years later

Once something is taboo, must it to be avoided altogether, or do our opinions change over time? A Canberra podcasting duo are trying to answer that in their new show, Twoboo.

Canberra Paranormal Investigators helping explain the unknown

You won’t find them hunting for ghouls and ghosts, staking out abandoned buildings for spooky social media content, or dealing in exorcisms and rituals. The Canberra Paranormal Investigators are out helping locals whose lives might be affected by a sinister presence they can’t quite explain.

Canberra celebrates 80 years of National Sheep Dog Trials

Soft fur, wagging tails and wet noses are almost enough to draw attention to any event, however these canines also have jobs – they are the protectors and overseers of their sheep. The National Sheep Dog Trials celebrate their 80th year at Hall Showground on 13-19 March.

Canberrans with dementia invited to spark a zest for dance

On Tuesday mornings, Weston Neighbourhood Hall comes bursting to life with the sounds of golden age Hollywood showtunes, laughter and love as the Sparks dance class takes place.

Mustang muster for charity at Viking Park

Classic and contemporary come together in the 2023 Canberra Mustang Show at Viking Park on Sunday 26 February.

Community noticeboard: MOPS, Dragonboating, GIVIT seeks a pram …

In our community noticeboard this week, GIVIT is seeking a single pram, RLS is hosting a community water safety event on Sunday 12 February, Mothers of Preschoolers meet in Tuggeranong, and more ...

Nautical but nice: Canberra Ocean Racing Club sets sail

Yachts and ocean racing aren’t what comes to mind when you think of Canberra waterways, however, the Canberra Ocean Racing Club (CORC) sees beyond our rivers and manmade lakes

Dragon Boat ACT and DeafACT paddle towards inclusivity

An exciting new collaboration is seeing the Canberra water sports scene become more inclusive. Dragon Boat ACT and DeafACT have been working together to integrate the deaf and hard-of-hearing community into the sport.

Sharing culture and moves at Folk Dance Canberra

Transcending generational divides, language barriers, and cultures, the members of Folk Dance Canberra have created their own diverse community.

Faces and mullets of Summernats 35 on show in Canberra

With oil running through their veins, the loyal Summernats attendees make their way to Exhibition Park in Canberra each January for four glorious days of engine fuelled fun.

Drop the saddle and pick up a paddle with Canoe Polo ACT

It’s time to put the horses in the paddock, ditch the mallet, and pick up a kayak. Polo has a new look. The Sport of Kings has been reimagined to be played in the water before, but canoe polo sees the game being played on top of the water, in a much more physical variation.

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