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Calling all superheroes: support HeartKids in fight against congenital heart disease

Superheros from all walks of life are invited to unleash their hidden powers by participating in the Be A Hero For HeartKids fundraising event this Friday 18 June. To show support for kids...

Coffee and community connection inspire Evatt Primary’s new café

Inspired by coffee and community connection, a new café and multi-purpose hub has opened in an unusual location – Evatt Primary School. The Nest officially opened to the public yesterday, Wednesday 9 June,...

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser

Social photos at the Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser at Car Mechanical Services, Fisher. Photos: Kerrie Brewer.

Argentinean National Day Reception

Social photos at the Argentinean National Day Reception, Argentine Official Residence, Red Hill. Photos: Kerrie Brewer.

Locals ‘go pink’ to raise awareness of breast cancer in men

Canberra locals are banding together to make a pink pledge and dye their hair tomorrow, Thursday 3 June, to raise awareness of and money for breast cancer in men. Following Steve Hall’s breast...

Launch of updated National Pain Services Directory

Social photos at the Launch of updated National Pain Services Directory, Capital Pain and Rehabilitation Clinic, Deakin.

Royalla-y ticked off: Quarrels over quarry

Royalla residents are riled by a proposal to build a quarry nearby. They believe the possible environmental and social impacts – dust, illness, noise, environmental degradation, and water scarcity – outweigh the benefits, both for their village and for the wider region, including southern ACT suburbs.

New council to advise government on problem gambling, poker machines

Problem gambling and poker machines could disappear thanks to the ACT Government’s new advisory council. Social services and community clubs alike have welcomed the establishment of the ACT Community Clubs Ministerial Advisory Council today, chaired by Minister for Gaming, Shane Rattenbury.

Charity best served with a cuppa: Hartley High Tea returns

Proving that charity is best served with a cuppa, the Hartley Lifecare High Tea and fashion parade is returning on Sunday 18 July from 2pm until 5pm, to raise much needed funds...

Domestic Violence Crisis Service gala events

Social photos at the Domestic Violence Crisis Service gala events, Hotel Realm, Barton. Photos: Hot Shots Photography.

Sue Webeck: My favourite things

Sue Webeck is a proud Canberran, having moved here when she was three. Here are five of her favourite things.

Local women’s and baby pantry offers a little bit of dignity

Hidden behind happy yellow doors, the Dignity and Desire Women’s and Baby street pantry offers anything and everything for those struggling and doing it tough. Located in Ngunnawal, the pantry popped up 12...

ACT Salvos Red Shield Appeal aims to raise $150,000

The Salvation Army officially launched the Red Shield Appeal in the ACT yesterday, 13 May, at the Australian War Memorial Treloar Technology Centre in Mitchell, aiming to raise $150,000 for the local...

Lord’s Taverners ACT Annual Dinner

Social photos at Lord’s Taverners ACT Annual Dinner, Royal Canberra Golf Club. Photos: Terry Cunningham @ImagesInstantly

Theatre production shares elderly Canberrans’ voices during the pandemic

The Pandemic Player’s presentation of The Titanic 2020 shares older Canberrans’ experiences through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Canberra celebrates International Nurses Day

Celebrated on the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, International Nurses Day is an annual event that recognises the hard work of nurses worldwide. This year, ACT nurses are being thanked for their key...

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