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Canberra Hospital Foundation Xmas Appeal to give gift of hope

This Christmas, the Canberra Hospital Foundation is asking local residents to consider giving a gift that truly matters - the gift of hope.

Andrew Leigh urges Aussies to give generously on ‘Giving Tuesday’

As more charities struggle to meet demand for their services and goods, Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury, Assistant Minister for Employment, and Member for Fenner, urges Australians to give generously on 'Giving Tuesday'.

Former Scone man takes the cake at inaugural Canberra Scone-Off

A man who moved to the ACT from Scone NSW won the best plain scone category at the inaugural Canberra Scone-Off at Kippax last weekend.

Have you heard? Open Garden, GIVIT seeking pyjamas, and more

An invitation to view ‘Villa Zarlenga,’ a garden which has been lovingly designed and created in an Italianate style, reusing found objects or those given to complement the garden.

The Beatles come to Blamey Street

For the past 21 years, the Blamey Street Big Band has been transporting audiences back to the jazz-infused swing tunes of the 1930s and ‘40s with their covers and reimaginings.

Luke and Tim make a movie for Canberra Short Film Festival

After years of watching movies and discussing how they could do it better, Luke McWilliams and Tim Stiles decided to put their money where their mouths were and make a movie.

Meet Jerry Kirbell, the man behind Madonna mania at CMAG

Madonna fan Jerry Kirbell shares his impressive collection with the public at Canberra Museum and Gallery.

Bringing First Nations art and flavours to Canberra

Young Ngambri, Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri man, Byamee Williams is infusing the Canberra region and beyond with his First Nations artworks and native flavours delivered through his catering company.

Young Canberra-based actor shares talents worldwide

At just 12 years old, Aadhya Karthik represents Australia in the Regional Finals of the World Monologue Games.

Canberra haunts you can trick or treat this Halloween

Check out the haunted houses, chilling cul-de-sacs and spooky streets across the Canberra region ready for your trick or treating pleasure this Halloween.

Frights for smiles at Kambah’s Scarey Magarey

Bringing a taste of home to Canberra, American-born Michael Whitesell, and his Australian wife Cathryn, started sitting outside with a bowl of lollies and a few small decorations on Halloween evenings. “I love...

Continual growth the secret to Canberran’s centenary

A soldier, minister, public servant, author, family man and upstanding member of the community, Alan Reeve North has spent his 100 years on earth leading a life well lived.

Sophie Edwards aims to level the musical playing field

Returning to Canberra from the Berkley School of Music in New York City, Sophie Edwards is on a mission to make music production more inclusive.

Relocating Canberra’s snakes with compassion and care

CW was invited by ACT Snake Removals to the release of the Eastern Brown snake that shocked viewers on Facebook last week.

Community Home Australia Floriade Community Party

Community Home Australia Floriade Community Party, Club Kalina, Tuggeranong. Photos: Kerrie Brewer

Deep Blue Ceramics opens with sustainability and community in mind

Owner of Deep Blue Ceramics, Amy is set to open her own studio on Sunday 8 October.

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