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Behind Every School Meal Was a Worker With Purpose. What Happens Now?

Two weeks before Christmas, while most of Canberra was easing toward the end of the year, Embrace Disability Group received disheartening news. The ACT Government advised that the Meals in…

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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 attack of…

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 child protection…

The Kings Birthday Honours 2025 for the ACT – AM

The 2025 King's Birthday Honours List celebrates the exceptional achievements of Australians across various sectors. Among the 123 individuals appointed…

The Kings Birthday Honours for the ACT – OAM

In a heartfelt recognition of service and dedication, several distinguished individuals from the Australian Capital Territory have been named in…

Canberra Tops the World for Quality of Life. But What Does That Really Mean?

In the 2025 Oxford Economics Global Cities Index, Canberra has clinched the #1 spot globally for Quality of Life, a…

When Our Running Trails Stop Feeling Safe

Canberra is often celebrated for its natural beauty. Our bushland suburbs, interconnected trails, and public green spaces are part of…

A Shield for the Vulnerable: Why the Red Shield Appeal Still Matters

In an age of digital donations and fast-moving headlines, the Red Shield Appeal remains steadfast. Not because it’s tradition, but…

How Robots Know Where They Are, Even Without GPS

Imagine you're playing a video game where your character always knows where they are on the map, even when the…

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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…

People with Purpose: Ben Drysdale

You don’t need to be a musician to write a song. You don’t need to…

People with Purpose: Cal Bruton OAM

This July, something powerful is happening in Broome led by Canberra’s Cal Bruton OAM. Kids…

People With Purpose: Chrystale Langford

Honouring Intersectional Advocacy this IDAHOBITEach year on 17 May, communities around the world mark IDAHOBIT,…