Thursday, Oct 8, 2026

But I Didn’t Know… Housing Is Already Recognised as a Right Elsewhere

The ACT Legislative Assembly will debate the Human Rights (Housing) Amendment Bill. If passed, the ACT would become the first jurisdiction in Australia to explicitly recognise the right to housing…

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Welcome to The Bordella

After an unexpected rebrand, the founder of The Bordella explains why her business is as much about connection as products, and why you don't need to know anyone to come…

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Why Three Matters: How Free Preschool is Giving Canberra Children an Early Start

More than 3,000 Canberra children are now in free three-year-old preschool across more than 150 services. Inside the centres, its impact reaches well beyond the family budget.

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Canberra’s skaters asked for a plan. There’s a draft, and until 5 October to shape it.

Six Canberra skaters describe the same missing thing: somewhere to begin. Have your own say - Feedback on the ACT's draft skate strategy closes 5 October.

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A purpose-filled Melb Cup Alternative!

The Compassionate Stakes is bringing giant T-Rexes, unicorns and a whole festival of kind living to Glebe Park on Sunday 1 November 2026. Running from 10 am to 3 pm…

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But I Didn’t Know… You Could Spend Time With Your Person After They Died

Many Canberrans discover something that should be simple but has never been explained to them: you are allowed to spend time with your person after they die.

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Jenny Dunn is helping teachers make room for wellbeing

On a flight home, Jenny Dunn sat with a breathing ball on her lap and cried. She had just spoken at a teachers’ conference, sharing ideas for bringing wellbeing into…

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The Compassionate Stakes: Festival of Kind Living

The Compassionate Stakes began as Canberra's cruelty-free race day, and now it's grown into a full festival of kind living.

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Toora Preloved Fashion Fair

The Preloved Fashion Fair is a stylish afternoon of fashion, bargains and community impact. Discover hundreds of high-quality preloved fashion pieces, enjoy a vibrant runway show, win fantastic prizes, and…

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Supporting Ability Through Horses: The Pegasus story

When a young rider with Rett syndrome surprised everyone by mounting her horse independently, it showcased the transformative power of Pegasus Riding for the Disabled ACT. Set on a beautiful…

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Turning The Tide on Youth Mental Health

What happens when a young person needs help but doesn’t know where to turn? In Canberra, trauma and mental health issues affect their lives. The new Trauma Intervention, Development and…

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Scouting for Scouts

Going out into nature is an amazing way to relax in this fast-paced world, with proven benefits to physical and mental health. Scouts ACT is dedicated to making this connection,…

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More than food: How neighbourhood pantries are supporting Canberra communities

If your grocery budget suddenly fell short this week, would you know where to turn? For a growing number of Canberrans, neighbourhood food pantries are providing an answer. Run by…

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But I didn’t know what gambling harm really looked like?

Erin is not her real name. Her name and some identifying details have been changed to protect her privacy. If you met *Erin, gambling probably wouldn’t be the first thing…

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The Air Disaster Memorial: A Solemn yet Tranquil Trail

On August 13th 1940, a Lockheed Hudson Bomber carrying multiple ministers and chiefs, as well as the aircraft's crew, crashed into what is now the Fairbairn Pine Plantation. Ten people…

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It Started With a Dog in a Yellow Submarine: Meet Monisha Sami

Thirty-six characters. A universe of stories. And eventually, StoryCloud, an early years learning app Monisha now leads as Founder and CEO alongside her day job as a criminologist.

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