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Latest news: History

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

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

Canberra author spins tale of history, exile and forbidden love

Books Jessica Cordwell -
Canberra author Robyn Cadwallader marries lovers ordered apart, times gone by and tyrannical laws in her new novel The Fire and the Rose.

The story of us in ‘Canberra/Kamberri, Place & People’

Entertainment Jessica Cordwell -
Canberra Museum and Gallery explores our history in Canberra/Kamberri, Place & People.

Walking tour teaches Canberra’s queer history

Local Anja de Rozario -
She Shapes History is allowing queer history buffs to step back in time in celebration of Sydney WorldPride (17 February to 5 March). “You’ll learn about the individuals who were being radical just by being who they were,” says founder and guide, Sita Sargeant.

That’s art and entertainment: music and culture by the water

Entertainment Jessica Cordwell -
CW brings you the latest in arts and entertainment news from around the Canberra region. Highlights this week: a culture cruise, and music by the water.

Explore 8 Tracks through Canberra’s history these school holidays

Local Abbey Halter -
This summer break, why not explore the spectacular sights, reserves, homesteads, and history of our region with Canberra Track’s Heritage Trails?

If the walls could talk at Havelock House

Local Abbey Halter -
While there’s more to the National Capital than Parliament House, the history of Australian politics runs deep through Canberra’s veins. One political pillar of the city is a heritage-listed building that tends to fly under the radar: Havelock House.

She Shapes History helps see Canberra differently

Local Anja de Rozario -
Have you ever wandered around the historical monuments of Canberra and thought, “Where are all the women?” That’s the question that led to Sita Sargeant founding She Shapes History, one of Canberra’s...

Canberra detectorist on the hunt for treasure

Local Jessica Cordwell -
Cabinetmaker by day, Gregory Anderson is also a part-time treasure hunter, scouring Canberra and surrounding regions whenever he gets a chance.

The Ladies Rose Garden: a key spot in Canberra’s history

Local Anja de Rozario -
The Ladies Rose Garden is completely open to the public as a tranquil picnic spot. It's also a key stop on She Shapes History's walking tour.

Telling the history of Canberra’s Girl Guides

Local Nicholas Fuller -
Canberra’s Girl Guides celebrate their 95th birthday this year; they are telling their history - and the city's.

The ‘ideal city’: a history of Canberra’s architecture

Home & Garden Newstime Media -
Canberra’s architecture tells the intricate story of the ‘ideal city’, encompassing mid-century modernism to create our national capital.

A history of Australia’s national day

National Newstime Media -
As Australia's national day approaches this year, it’s important to understand the reasoning and history behind the division over 26 January.

Canberra churches celebrate 700th anniversary of musical clocks

Local Newstime Media -
Two Canberra churches will commemorate the 700th anniversary of the first mechanical musical clock to play a named tune this Sunday.

A toy story: Jack Little’s big collection up for grabs

Community Newstime Media -
The late Jack Little made up for the absence of toys in his childhood by becoming a serious collector of thousands of valuable and rare toys.

Belconnen High rounding up 50 years of yearbooks

Local Denholm Samaras -
To celebrate turning 50 this year, Hawker’s Belconnen High School is rounding up all their yearbooks dating back to 1971.
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