Seven Canberra-based organisations have been awarded a share of $80,000 under the 2024–25 ACT Veterans Grant Program. We explore the recipient organisations, their funded projects, and the meaningful outcomes they’re creating.

It’s time for your weekly POP Quiz Canberra. Bragging rights are up for grabs if you can show your sweet Canberra know-how!

Imagine you're playing a video game where your character always knows where they are on the map, even when the lights go out or the game lags.

That’s kind of what this new technology, being tested and developed here in Canberra does in real life.

This story is shared to educate the public on issues often hidden from view.

If your week felt like a blur and the news passed you by, don’t worry, you’re not alone. We know the news cycle can feel like it’s always on, always urgent. That’s why we’ve created this gentle check-in: a wellbeing-first way to stay connected to what’s happening in Canberra without feeling overwhelmed.

It’s a phrase we’ve heard echoed across boardrooms, community halls, and national campaigns. But what does it really mean for those of us working in the community sector, those tasked with building a more just and equitable society?

This Tuesday 27 May, 9:30–11:30am, ACTCOSS and the Gulanga Program will host a free event at Tuggeranong Arts Centre, providing community sector organisations an opportunity to learn how to cultivate cultural safety and actively contribute to reconciliation in the workplace.

From chaos to calm — how Lauren Winzar helps Canberrans reclaim their space and sense of self.

Meet Lauren Winzar, the down-to-earth Decluttering Coach changing lives in Canberra, one deep breath and drawer at a time. Her story will make you rethink what 'getting organised' really means.

It’s time for your weekly POP Quiz Canberra. Bragging rights are up for grabs if you can show your sweet Canberra know-how!

It’s early morning in the suburbs of Canberra. On one side of the city, Pearl Ansley is clipping on a leash at Domestic Animal Services, ready to walk a dog through a bush trail under a golden sunrise. On the other, Adrian Manning is checking equipment with the ACT State Emergency Service, standing ready to respond to the unexpected. In Civic, Christine Johnston prepares to meet someone navigating the justice system for the first time, while across town, a young changemaker named Casey pulls on gloves to test water quality as part of WaterWatch.

This is Canberra’s quiet chorus of kindness, the volunteers who give their time not for reward, but because it matters. Read our feature this volunteer week.

You don’t need to know Yvonne Anthoney personally to feel connected to her story, because at its heart is something universal: the deep, unshakable love of a parent and the quiet strength of someone who chooses to keep going, not for themselves, but for others.

Another big week in the capital, full of heart, hustle and hometown heroes. From Big Splash relief to a reminder on safeguards and governance Canberra, you’ve shown again why local matters. Here’s your weekly fix of good news and suburb by suburb wrap.

Volunteering is more than a noble act—it’s a scientifically supported way to improve mental health, build resilience, and enhance life satisfaction.

When we picture a volunteer, we might imagine someone offering their time selflessly to help others—serving meals at a community kitchen, coaching a local sports team, or offering support to those going through a tough time. What’s often left out of the picture is what that volunteer receives in return.

Each year on 17 May, communities around the world mark IDAHOBIT, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia.

In Canberra, this call is answered by many voices, but one in particular stands out, Chrystale Langford. A proud Wiradjuri woman, University of Canberra alumna, and tireless advocate for LGBTIQ+ inclusion and neurodiversity, Chrystale brings lived experience and leadership to some of the most important conversations of our time.

Her story isn’t about a single cause. It’s about what happens when identity, community, and advocacy intersect, and how creating safer, more inclusive spaces benefits us all.

During Mental Health Awareness Week (12–17 May), we reflect on how mental health is not just a conversation, it’s a commitment. A commitment to breaking silence, to building safer spaces, and to shifting how we understand wellbeing in all its complexity. In Canberra, few embody this transformation more clearly than Raji Samprathi.

Another big week in the capital, full of heart, hustle and hometown heroes. From sizzling democracy sausages funding school upgrades to pink cupcakes raising awareness on the netball court!

Canberra, you’ve shown again why local matters. Here’s your weekly fix of good news and suburb by suburb wrap.

When we think of cancer, our minds often turn to treatment, recovery, and survival. But for Robyn Smith, the story begins long before a diagnosis. A passionate voice in the preventive health space, Robyn has made it her life’s mission to raise awareness about inherited cancer risk, an often invisible burden that shapes the decisions, bodies and futures of many Australians.

Image: Jodi Shepard, Hot Shots Photography

The room fell silent. Not because of the program, but because of a phone call—a real one—that saved a life.

At the Lifeline Canberra Gala, sparkle met substance. Behind every seat sat someone who knows the power of connection. Because when someone is at their lowest, unsure of what comes next, Lifeline Canberra is there.

24/7. Every hour. Every day.

This isn’t just a fundraiser—it’s a commitment. To hope. To help. To humanity.

Read the story of a night that reminded us all why answering the call matters.

There’s something sacred about public pools. They aren’t just buildings filled with chlorinated water, they’re places where toddlers learn to float, teenagers escape the heat with their friends, and older adults keep their joints moving and their hearts strong. For thousands of Canberrans, Phillip Pool isn’t just a facility — it’s a lifeline.

And that lifeline is under threat.

With over 5,600 signatures on a growing petition, the Canberra community is speaking clearly: don’t take this away from us.

Canberra's favourite summer celebration is making its long-awaited return. After a short pause, Spilt Milk will be back at Exhibition Park on Saturday 13 December 2025, and this time, the energy, anticipation, and joy are already pulsing through the city.

Missed the headlines last week?

Here’s your Canberra catch-up in one post [May 5, 2025]
From federal election shifts and festival comebacks to local archery champs and safer cycleways, we’ve wrapped up the top 5 news stories plus updates from every corner of the city.

Your suburb. Your news. Your wellbeing.

Read the full Purpose Media CBR update now and stay connected to what matters.