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Celebrating Canberra’s 2025 ACT Multicultural Award Winners
Canberra’s strength lies in its diversity, and this week the community came together to celebrate the 2025 ACT…
The New Aged Care Act: What Is Changing, When It Starts, and What Older People and Families Can Do Now
Australia’s aged care system is about to take its biggest step forward in a generation. A new, rights-based…
People with Purpose: Aliesha Embleton
On a Saturday night in Canberra the rink vibrates with that particular kind of joy only sport can…
But I didn’t know… Cancer doesn’t always look like the movies
When you picture cancer, you might imagine dramatic hospital scenes, visible weight loss, and a sudden, unmistakable decline.…
But I Didn’t Know… she didn’t need to miss school for something she can’t control
Some students quietly disappear from class, sport, or excursions, not because they’re sick or unprepared, but because they…
People with Purpose: Andy de Groot
When you step into a Queer Food event, you quickly realise you’re not just there for the food.…
People with Purpose: Dr. Chloe Lim
Can play and science help kids enjoy fruits and vegetables? Dr. Chloe Lim is betting on it and…
But I didn’t know… my mum needed me to tell her to brush her teeth!
A dental health awareness week feature with mobile dental hygienist Brenda FryWe grow up being told to brush…
Hannah Ferguson Lights a Fire at She Leads: A New Era of Feminist Leadership in Canberra
It was a keynote that began not with a polished opener or polished face, but a punchline about…
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…