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Out of the Roundabout: Tuggeranong’s New Medicare Mental Health Centre Offers a Way Forward
For too many Canberrans, seeking mental health support has felt like being stuck on a roundabout with no…
Celebrating the Launch of Two Neurodivergent Authors in Canberra
In a room filled with warmth, art, and quiet pride, the recent local launch of two extraordinary books…
Talking About Death Is Hard. So Let’s Talk About Legacy Instead
Grief is a fog. Thick, paralysing, and disorienting.When someone you love dies, especially unexpectedly, the world doesn't just…
People with Purpose: Tendayi Ganga
When Tendayi Ganga says “we are born to shine,” it’s not just a phrase, it’s a life philosophy,…
What’s Really Going On at Garema Place?
A Clear and Calm Explainer on the Via Dolce Structure DisputeA local café has become the centre of…
Beyond Vigilance: What Canberra Is (and Isn’t Yet) Doing to Keep Women Safe
In early June, we published a piece titled When Our Running Trails Stop Feeling Safe, prompted by the…
Sci-Fi with Soul: Canberra’s Space Film Festival Imagines a Kinder Tomorrow
When you think of science fiction, what comes to mind? Apocalyptic battles? AI rebellions? A race to escape…
People with Purpose: Ben Drysdale
You don’t need to be a musician to write a song. You don’t need to know chords, or…
Sex Ed and AI: Are Canberra’s Classrooms Ready for Deepfakes and Digital Consent?
Artificial intelligence is shaping the world young people are growing up in, but is the classroom keeping pace?National…
People with Purpose: Daniel Bartholomaeus
Painting the World Through a Neurodivergent LensWhen you meet Daniel Bartholomaeus, known to many as Dan, you’re not…
People with Purpose: Cal Bruton OAM
This July, something powerful is happening in Broome led by Canberra’s Cal Bruton OAM. Kids who usually play…
Is Your Dog Living Their Best Life? Canberra’s New Draft Code Wants Your Views.
When you look into your dog’s eyes, what do you see?Joy, boredom, comfort, confusion, trust, love? The ACT…
People with Purpose: Schae Zarew
At first glance, Schae is every bit the athlete you might expect. She’s been powerlifting for over a…
From Crisis to Connection: Lessons from Running for Resilience’s Mental Health Forum
On a brisk winter evening by Lake Burley Griffin, people gathered not just to run but to stand…
People with Purpose: Pranshu Shende
If you walk into the Early Morning Centre in Canberra on any given day, you might notice him,…