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The world of Rockstars and Royalty

Fashion designer Vicky Kidd-Gallichan, 46 years old, English accent, and flaming pink hair, launched Rockstars and Royalty in 2007 after moving to Canberra for love. “When I met my husband, an Aussie, I...

Barr extends ACT restrictions for another month

The ACT Government has extended the Territory’s ‘low level’ public health social measures for four more weeks. Meanwhile, the Canberra Liberals called on the government to provide more assistance to struggling small businesses still heavily impacted by COVID-19.

Small businesses feel pressure as omicron wave rolls on

The Omicron wave is wreaking havoc on Canberra’s business sector, with many facing staff shortages, short-term closures, and declining trade.

Christmas local gift guide

As Christmas is around the corner it's important to remember to shop local. So, here's a Canberran gift guide for you to check out this year!

Happy Uterus’s happy community

The increased awareness around Endometriosis found local woman, Nat van Dartel in the center of a community when she created 'Happy Uterus'.

Local small business has big heart

“Usually, small businesses are birthed out of positive experiences … BARJA was birthed out of frustration. Frustration at the lack of inclusivity in the mainstream fashion industry.” Tania Zeine was born to Lebanese...

Opal mining a family affair for the Blythes

Peter Blythe, owner of Mineshaft, has been mining for as long as he can remember, and has a story for every piece of opal in his store.

New businesses revitalising Mitchell precinct

After years of pain new businesses are popping up in Mitchell, attracted to affordable rent and the suburb’s central North Canberra location.

Three ways to grow and recover your business post-lockdown

Digital strategist and founder of Synapse Worldwide, Sam Gupta, has put together a list of three things every small business can do with their online presence to grow in the months ahead.

Little things to help you feel expensive

Here’s our guide on how to achieve an expensive feel ethically, while supporting local small businesses.

ACT retail stores reopening from Friday

ACT non-essential retail will be reopening from Friday, allowed to operate under the one person per four square metre rule.

Local sneaker brand plants five trees for every pair sold

A Canberra-based sneaker company has pledged to plant five trees for every pair of sneakers sold during the month of October, furthering the vocation of bright young founder, Katherine Cymbalak. The pledge is...

Hospitality sector bracing for sustained pain as restrictions ease

The ACT’s hospitality sector was doing it tough long before lockdown was called and will continue under restrictions once lockdown ends.

Calls for ACT business support extension along lockdown ‘pathway’

With a clear pathway out of lockdown for the ACT, the Canberra Liberals want clarity on how business support will operate along the way.

Retail spending likely took another hit in August

Retail spending is expected to take another big hit when August figures are released this week, reflecting the impact of having the nation's two most populous states in lockdown fighting the coronavirus Delta variant.

This lockdown ‘definitely trickier’ than last for Canberra artists

Without access to many facilities, supports, and supplies, Canberra artists are finding this lockdown “definitely trickier” than 2020.

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