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Ronald McDonald House revamps fundraising due to COVID

It would be fair to say that no industry, business or person has gone untouched by the current global pandemic, and the charity sector is no different.

BlazeAid Braidwood rebuilds fences and community

Dennis and Carol McGrath travelled around Queensland in their caravan for five months after Dennis retired from the plumbing industry in the middle of 2019, before they returned to Canberra through thick...

ACTCOSS ‘disappointed’ in public hearing into ACT Policing

ACTCOSS CEO Emma Campbell said she was disappointed in the Standing Committee on Justice and Community Safety, after expressing concerns in the Evaluation of Current ACT Policing Arrangements.

Four-year-old Daisy reads for families impacted by MS

Four-year-old Daisy is one of 686 ACT children participating in this year’s MS Readathon, which inspires kids to read as much as they can while supporting families impacted by multiple sclerosis (MS). Running...

How fashion stitched together a community

Saloon Design House, on Braidwood’s main street, has become a part of the fabric of the country town’s community. Owned by Jane Magnus and Dena Pharaoh, Saloon is now an icon of Wallace...

NCCC chefs to cook OzHarvest 4000 meals in 8 weeks

OzHarvest Canberra yesterday received 500 individually-sealed meals prepared and cooked by the National Convention Centre Canberra - the first delivery of a total of 4,000 meals to be provided over the next eight weeks.

Have you heard? Black Mountain Summit Walk

This year is not only the 50th anniversary of Black Mountain being declared a conservation reserve, but also the 20th anniversary of the official opening of the Summit Walk.

Canberra’s health professionals feel the love

The Canberra community has rallied together to support the Territory’s health care workers, with close to 3,700 donations made through the Canberra Hospital Foundation’s #CHFCareShare campaign.

Nearly Legless Mick supports the magic of reading

You might know him as former Paralympian Michael Milton, but if you have ever been to Quizzic Alley in Fyshwick, you will definitely know him as Nearly Legless Mick.

Where You Are Festival launched!

Where You Are Festival – It’s time to experience Canberra’s newest events, and there’s no better place than “where you are”. Canberra is well and truly on the move again, and it’s time...

Community activity packs to provide family winter fun

Winter Wonderland Community Activity Packs have rolled out across Canberra today, providing a range of activities and resources as part of Canberra’s Community Recovery plan.

Easing restrictions halts as ACT records one new COVID-19 case

One new case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in the ACT overnight; the person is a close contact of the three cases recorded yesterday.

Have you heard? #cakedit challenge

#cakedit challenge Capital Chemist Wanniassa hosted a cake cutting on Monday 22 June, as the sponsor to the cake (pictured) made by Christine Allard as part of the Perinatal Wellbeing Centre’s #cakedit Challenge. The donation...

Canberra Region Rugby League draw released

After COVID-19 forced changes to this year’s Canberra Region Rugby League (CRRL) Cup competition, the 10-week season is due to kick off from 25 July.

Tiny aims for $2.5 million for local charities

Co-founder of The Green Shed, Goran ‘Tiny’ Srejic says “if you can, you should” – and that’s exactly how he’s approaching his latest venture: Tiny’s 2.5 charity fundraiser. As he gears up to...

Have you heard? Art supplies in need

Any art supplies in good condition that can be passed on to this deserving recipient would be greatly appreciated.

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