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Ladies of Canberra, we need to talk about ovarian cancer

In Australia, five women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every day, three of those women will die. Canberra's Ann Prunty shares her story.

Men’s Kitchen Canberra to prove old dogs can learn new tricks

Despite the classic saying, Men’s Kitchen has proven that old dogs can be taught new tricks - cooking and kitchen tricks to be precise.

Canberra Day Appeal has magic million target in its sights

A tidy one million dollars is the target set for this year’s Canberra Day Appeal, the Capital Region’s largest annual fundraising drive.

Tuggeranong parkrunners miss their walk of life

Almost 500 Tuggeranong residents are without a parkrun – for the first time in 10 years due to redevelopment – and the tight-knit running community is feeling the loss.

Frocks and fashion fundraiser for affordable housing in Karabar

Locals are invited to Karabar Housing’s Fashion Fundraiser hosted by Debbie Maree at Queanbeyan Uniting Church on 22 February.

Australia Day 2024 activities around the ACT region

This Friday 26 January is a public holiday all across Australia and there's lots on around the ACT region this long weekend to reflect and celebrate community.

The animal welfare side, the Canberra cat café Reddit shut down

A post on Reddit led to the closure of Canberra's Tabby Time Cat Café & Child Care, foster organisation Paws For More shares their side.

Felicity’s side, the Canberra cat café Reddit shut down

A viral post on Reddit led to the closure of Canberra's Tabby Time Cat Café & Child Care, owner Felicity Banks tells her side of the story.

Canberra author inspires young readers to follow their dreams

Young Canberra author, Lochana Radaliyagoda, wants to ensure that no children lose their spark with her picture book, Feel the Flame.

Access denied: People with assistance animals have rights

Assistance animals can go anywhere their handlers can but people like Amanda Heal are still being denied entry.

In the groove with the Grove Singers at Ngunnawal

On a journey of excitement not boredom in retirement, the Grove Singers share their tunes with neighbours, friends and the broader community.

Journeys with grief aided by Stories from the Stars

The Newborn Intensive Care Foundation is running the Stories from the Stars book drive to support siblings after the loss of a baby

The cult appeal of classic cinema with Venus Mantrap

Cinephiles and moviegoers have flocked to the National Film and Sound Archive for their monthly dose of the silver screen frights and delights in the Cult Classics series.

Canberra support floods in for The Ned & Josh Podcast

While the beloved duo might be gone from the radio dial, Ned Breward and Josh Torney remain firmly in the heart of Canberrans.

Should you feed Canberra’s street cats?

If a hungry-looking stray cat is hanging around, you might feel like you are being kind by offering it a meal – but are you doing the best thing for that cat?

Canberra composer’s album for mental health to be released

After reaching his Kickstarter goal, Canberra composer Matthew J Webster is set to release his crowdfunded album, This Too Shall Pass.

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