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Heatwave to sweep across Canberra this weekend
A heatwave is headed for Canberra that’s expected to extend well into next week, with a top of 40 degrees forecast for Monday 25 January.
Hailstorm anniversary: ACT emergency services well prepared for La Niña
A year ago, Canberra suffered the worst hailstorm to hit an Australian city since 1999, inflicting $638 million worth of damage.
‘Don’t forget us’: Unions call for teachers to be added to vaccine priority list
ACT education unions are advocating for teachers and support staff to be included as priority group for vaccination.
Police seek witnesses, footage following Campbell assault
ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a man following an assault in Campbell on Monday evening, 18 January.
Let Mimi walk: petition to change ACT cat containment laws
Mimi is putting a paw down and saying something needs to change as cat containment laws prevent her from being walked around her neighbourhood.
Mimi’s...
ACT ends mandatory quarantine for Northern Beaches
Seventy-five people will leave quarantine in the ACT today, as restrictions end this afternoon for Sydney's Northern Beaches.
Huni hunting for Australia’s first Olmypic gold in boxing
Australian heavyweight boxing champion Justis Huni is aiming to become Australia’s first Olympic gold medallist in the sport.
Sams to miss remainder of regular season for Thunder
Daniel Sams will miss the final three matches of the BBL regular season after injuring his right hand at Manuka Oval on Monday night.
Aussie tennis players could benefit from Aus Open lockdown
Australian-based tennis players may have a once-in-a-lifetime advantage at the 2021 Australian Open as many of their counterparts lockdown.
Cavalry to continue season in Lismore against Blue Sox
The Canberra Cavalry will resume its season against the Sydney Blue Sox in Lismore later this week.
Brid Stack cleared of serious injury after nasty incident
Bríd Stack has been released from hospital after a nasty incident in the Giants’ practice match against the Crows on Sunday 17 January.
Canberra swimmer Habibat Ogunbanwo races to Russia on the road to Tokyo 2021
Before travelling nearly 14,000km from Canberra to Kazan in Russia next month, future Olympic swimmer Habibat Ogunbanwo is enjoying laps at her local, Stromlo Leisure Centre, and spending time with her family.
Story time with Canberra’s newest children’s author Amelia McInerney
Becoming a children’s author transformed her life, and these days Amelia McInerney finds it hard to believe there was ever a time when she wasn’t a writer.
What’s on: Australia Day 2021 in Canberra
CW has compiled a list of eleven community events on in Canberra this Australia Day, 26 January 2021, and in the lead up to the day.
Book talk: 3 reads for the new year
This week, Michael Popple checks out three exciting reads to get you pumped in the new year. Find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog.
Now showing: Wonder Woman 1984 (M)
Luke McWilliams gives his review of the 2020 superhero film, Wonder Woman 1984, starring Gal Gadot and Chris Pine.
Back to school with Smiggle
Choose Kindness when you head back to school this year. Take the Kindness Pledge in a Smiggle store and show your support of anti-bullying initiative...
WIN! Bondi Sands suncare
Canberra Weekly has 5 x Bondi Sands Suncare packs (valued at $54.85 each), containing SPORT SPF50+ sunscreen lotion 400mL, 150mL and sunscreen mist 160g, to be won.
Horoscopes: 21 – 27 January 2021
Francis Bevan has put together his horoscopes for the week 21 – 27 January 2021. This week’s celebrity birthday is Booboo Stewart.
Sarah Jessica Parker: Style file
We thought we’d take a look at some of Sarah Jessica Parker’s most recent looks before she reprises her role as the iconic Carrie Bradshaw.
Gardening with wicking beds and pots
Wicking beds are an increasingly popular growing system which hydrate plants using a wicking (capillary) action. Essentially, they are a self-watering pot. Wicking beds...
Work out with style in 2021
If working out more often is on your list of resolutions this year, you’ll need the style to match!
Horoscopes: 14 – 20 January 2021
Francis Bevan has put together his horoscopes for the week 14 – 20 January 2021. This week’s celebrity birthday is Lucy Bonyton.
Spend 2021 in the kitchen
What’s trending in the kitchen for the year ahead?
After a year that saw many of us confined to our houses (and kitchens) for a...
Vegan recipe: Osher Günsberg’s eggplant parmy
Check out this vegan eggplant parmy recipe from our favourite host of The Bachelor, Osher Günsberg.
Breakfast bowls to kick-start your day
Kick-start your day, month, year with these nutritious and delicious breakfast bowls, brought to you by our food writer, Libby Kimber.
Paranormal Wines: anything but normal for Campbell’s new wine shop
Campbell’s latest offering, bottle shop-meets-‘drinkery’ Paranormal Wines, is anything but ‘normal’, and that’s exactly the point.
Aussie summer, California style
This week, our food writer Libby Kimber shares some recipes from the Californian coast to keep you cool – in both senses of the word.
Five of the best cocktail recipes for summer
While we’re resting, relaxing and recharging after a hectic year, we’ll also be sipping on cocktails! Here are 5 to try.
Christina DeLay: My favourite things
Christina DeLay was named the 2020 ACT Young Business Woman of the Year at Canberra Women in Business awards night in November.
Hike for hunger fights food waste one step at a time
Queanbeyan man Joash Taufa’ahau, is over 500km into a huge adventure hiking the length of the NSW coast to fundraise for Oz Harvest.
Canberra Hospital nurses raise over $15,000 for World’s Greatest Shave
Four nurses from Canberra Hospital have raised over $15,000 after shaving their hair for blood cancer.Claire Doherty, Gabrielle Nugan, Genevieve Gerrett and Lucy Clark all participated in the World’s Greatest Shave for the Leukaemia Foundation on 6 January.
Have you heard? Recycling Discovery Hub
Recycling Discovery Hub public session: pondering plastic
Have you ever wondered what happens to recycling and waste in the ACT? Find out at the Recycling Discovery Hub’s...
Calling Canberra dogs: feature in a fundraising book project
A new fundraising book project will get tails wagging as a local photographer calls on Canberra's dogs to put their best paw forward.
Happy Fit Footwear first birthday cocktail party
Social photos at the Happy Fit Footwear first birthday cocktail party, Greenway. Photos Terry Cunningham @imagesinstantly
Sarah Jessica Parker: Style file
We thought we’d take a look at some of Sarah Jessica Parker’s most recent looks before she reprises her role as the iconic Carrie Bradshaw.
Work out with style in 2021
If working out more often is on your list of resolutions this year, you’ll need the style to match!
New undies might be the ultimate Aussie Christmas gift
Research indicates Australians consider buying underwear to be a ‘grudge purchase’.
Golden accessories
Go for gold this festive season with some shimmery additions to your wardrobe that will make any party look shine.
Happy Fit Footwear first birthday cocktail party
Social photos at the Happy Fit Footwear first birthday cocktail party, Greenway. Photos Terry Cunningham @imagesinstantly
ACT Young Lawyers’ Networking Drinks
Canberra Weekly's social photos at the ACT Young Lawyers' Networking Drinks, Badger & Co, Kambri precinct, ANU. Photos Denholm Samaras.
Canberra Weekly’s team Christmas party
Social photos from the Canberra Weekly’s team Christmas party, Red Baron, Symonston.
Angels for Peru photographic exhibition launch
Angels for Peru photographic exhibition launch, Residence of Peru, Forrest. Photos Kerrie Brewer.
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Canberra Business Chamber 2020 Farewell Cocktail Party
Social photos at the Canberra Business Chamber 2020 Farewell Cocktail Party, National Arboretum Canberra. Photos @imagesinstantly
Lifeline Canberra Christmas Appeal launch
Canberra Weekly's social photos at the Lifeline Canberra Christmas Appeal launch, Book Lovers Lane, Fyshwick Markets. Photos Kerrie Brewer.
