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Bottoms up for winter solstice

Sunrise may be a bit brighter this Sunday because of the reflective light off so many bare bums that never see the light of day, plunging into Lake Burley Griffin for the Winter Solstice Nude Charity Swim.

‘Things I wish Robbie knew’ – The best friend using push-ups to talk about suicide

Registrations are now open for The Push Up Challenge  an initiative of the Push for Better Foundation, taking place across Australia from 3 to 26 June 2026.

Lifeline Canberra Bookfair returns to the city

The Lifeline Canberra Bookfair will be held at the National Convention Centre next weekend, Friday 5 to Sunday 7 June.

Lifeline Canberra Bookfair this weekend

Lifeline Canberra’s February bookfair will return to Exhibition Park this weekend, Friday 6 to Sunday 8 February.

Lifeline Canberra Bookfair: A community treasure fuelling a circular future

Every year, the Lifeline Canberra Bookfair draws thousands of eager readers, collectors, and bargain-hunters through its doors.

Getting chilly for charity

Strict policies regarding nudity on social media are great — except when you’re trying to promote Lifeline’s Canberra Winter Solstice Nude Charity Swim (this Saturday), and Instagram and Facebook keep shutting you down.

Lifeline South Side Bookfair moves to the city with same lifesaving mission

Lifeline Canberra’s beloved South Side Bookfair will take place at the National Convention Centre from 13–15 June.

Provide a lifeline for people in need by buying books

The first chapter of the very popular Lifeline Canberra Bookfair for 2025 will be held in February with the hopes of launching a new mascot.

Unbelievable finds at Lifeline Bookfair

Century-old rare maps, private notes between Senators and autographed memoirs of past Prime Ministers are amongst the treasures unearthed at Lifeline Bookfair over the years.

You can leave your hat on at nude charity swim

Lifeline Canberra has a licence for tomorrow’s Winter Solstice Nude Charity Swim, to avoid the maximum penalty for indecent exposure - one-year imprisonment and a $3,200 fine. So with legalities out of the...

Lifeline Canberra Bookfair to break fundraising records for suicide prevention

Three times a year, Lifeline Canberra’s bookfairs raise much-needed money for their 24/7 suicide prevention and crisis support hotline.

Lifeline Canberra’s September Bookfair a huge success

Lifeline Canberra’s September Bookfair was a huge success, organisers say.

Lifeline on call throughout the holiday season

Australians are being encouraged to plan for how they will cope with challenges over the coming weeks and consider whether they might need additional support.

Launch of Lifeline Canberra Christmas Giving Tree

Social photos at the Launch of Lifeline Canberra Christmas Giving Tree sponsored by Morris Legal Group, Book Lovers Lane, Fyshwick.

Race in a wedding dress for Lifeline Canberra Bride Stride

Hundreds of brand-new gowns donated to Lifeline Canberra will be for sale at The Canberra Fair on Sunday 28 August.

Lifeline Australia to receive $52 million funding boost in budget

Lifeline Australia will get a multimillion-dollar funding boost in next week's budget, the federal government has announced. 

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