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Canberra’s She Shapes History tour takes on Australia

A 26-year-old Canberra woman has just returned from an epic, solo driving trip (with her dog) around Australia, collecting stories about forgotten women who have shaped history. Founder of Canberra’s She Shapes History...

Canberra ghost stories come to life in Tales From the Other Side

CD is on a mission to uncover the truth about paranormal activity in our fine capital city, starting with a ghost tour from a local.

Archaeologists rethink how early humans came to Australia

Archaeologists have reassessed the route early humans took to reach Australia, following an excavation on Timor Island.

Canberra’s Goodwin celebrates 70 years of compassionate care

For seven decades, Goodwin Aged Care Services has been a beacon of compassion and support for senior citizens across the Canberra region.

How are the streets of Canberra named?

Ever wondered how the streets around Canberra got their names? CD has spoken with the expert and has the answers for you

Pacific cities predate European influence, ANU reveals

The first cities in the Pacific were established much earlier than previously thought, long before European colonisation, according to ANU.

Reviving Ancient Roman culture in Canberra

Nova Roma, an international Ancient Roman living history and education organisation, has started a group in Canberra.

Look back at Belconnen Mall as the everyday becomes art

Photographic artist Spiros Coutroubas takes the viewer back to the times of the early 1990s in his exhibition Scenes from the Mall.

Discovering Ancient Egypt at the National Museum of Australia

One of the greatest collections from the ancient civilization, Discovering Ancient Egypt, is on display at the National Museum of Australia.

Take 5 with Natasha Lester, author who honours amazing women

CW caught up with best selling author Natasha Lester, who heads to Big River Distilling Co. in Fyshwick on 12 October.

Rome, sweet Rome, trending on TikTok

‘How often do men think about the Roman empire?’ women are asking on TikTok. It's hardly surprising, CW's resident Rome buff believes.

Take a Southeast Asian ‘voyage’ at National Museum of Australia

A strengthening of connections and sharing of history has come to the National Museum of Australia as the National Museum of Singapore shares works of one of its most treasured collections.

Canberra tank podcasters make tracks worldwide

Canberra podcasters share their love of armoured vehicles with listeners across the globe in Totally Tanked.

Renovations – not legislation – pass through both houses of parliament

Just as legislation must pass through both houses of parliament, so too do renovations – and the House of Representatives at Old Parliament House is undergoing its first major upgrade in 100...

A story of deceit from Canberra’s early pioneers

Peter Green is a third generation descendant of Canberra’s early pioneers at Tidbinbilla and his dear old great grandmother, Mary Ann Green, who came out from England with a chest of her finest lace, never unpacked her finery.

Objects share our story in ‘Material World’ at National Museum

Telling a tale of the importance of good design, the National Museum of Australia (NMA) displays Material World until 15 April 2024.

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