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New Path Upgrades in Spence and Fraser
At first glance, it might sound like just another infrastructure update. But when you zoom out, this is really about how people move, connect, and access their community day to…
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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 Aged Care…
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 a heated…
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…
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 Government’s new…
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 reaching out…
Connection, Skill and Healing: Inside the ACT’s 2024–25 Veterans Grant Program
Seven Canberra-based organisations have been awarded a share of $80,000 under the 2024–25 ACT Veterans Grant Program, backing a wide…
Reconciliation is everyone’s business.
It’s a phrase we’ve heard echoed across boardrooms, community halls, and national campaigns. But what does it really mean for…
Why Save Phillip Pool?
The fight for Canberra’s public spaces is about more than water!There’s something sacred about public pools. They aren’t just buildings…
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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: Tamara Black
Tamara Black is known in Canberra’s disability and health sectors by a simple, telling nickname:…
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: Chrystale Langford
Honouring Intersectional Advocacy this IDAHOBITEach year on 17 May, communities around the world mark IDAHOBIT,…