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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…

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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…

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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…

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People with Purpose: Daniel Bartholomaeus

Painting the World Through a Neurodivergent LensWhen you meet Daniel Bartholomaeus, known to many as Dan, you’re not…

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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…

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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…

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People with Purpose: Schae Zarew

At first glance, Schae is every bit the athlete you might expect. She’s been powerlifting for over a…

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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…

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People with Purpose: Pranshu Shende

If you walk into the Early Morning Centre in Canberra on any given day, you might notice him,…

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When Loneliness Becomes a Health Condition

We don’t talk about it often, but it’s there.That quiet ache when you realise days have passed without…

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Behind the White Coat: The Silent Struggle of GP Mental Health

They care for us, but who cares for them?When we think about mental health, we often picture those…

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People with Purpose: Logan Firth

Writing History, Living Purpose: Logan Firth’s Journey from Advocacy to AuthorshipA young Canberra woman is rewriting more than…

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People with Purpose: Raffy Sgroi

From Spark Plugs to SisterhoodMost people pass by Fisher without a second thought, but in a quiet corner…

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People with Purpose: Richard Faulks

A Life of Quiet Leadership and Community ActionEach year, when the Canberra nights grow colder and the frost…

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Essential Guide: What Every Parent and Carer in the ACT Needs to Know About Youth Mental Health

If you’re a parent, grandparent, teacher, coach, or simply someone who cares for a young person under 25…

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