Multiple revellers have suffered suspected overdoses at a festival, with eight people rushed to hospital in a critical condition and placed in an induced coma.
On Friday 23 June, Chief Minister Andrew Barr launched the 2023 truffle season at East Hotel in Kingston. There is one presence that will be sorely missed this year. The late Truffle Festival Association president, Dick Groot-Obbink passed away in May from Covid-19 at age 78.
Bringing the loud sounds, big acts and good times to the capital, the Canberra Circus Festival returns to Chifley Community Oval and Warehouse Circus on 18-23 April.
Sustainability superstars will inspire conversation and conservation at Ginninderry’s INSPIRE Festival this Saturday, 15 April. They will discuss sustainable living and cleaner and greener futures.
For the first time ever, Canberra's Enlighten Festival will include Pride Weekend, Friday 10 to Sunday 12 March, in honour of Australia hosting World Pride in Sydney. The celebrations are to include a range of events to commemorate the Capital’s LGBTIQA+ community.
To the past and out of this world, the Enlighten Festival program offers journeys through space and time. Go on an adventure around the parliamentary triangle and city centre over 17 days and nights, from 3 to 19 March.
You may not think dinosaurs and the big bang have much in common, however, creatures from both periods have made their way to Canberra’s city centre for City Illuminations as part of this year’s Enlighten Festival.
Women in ICT (WIC) have teamed up with Underground Spirits to break barriers in the tech industry and create WIC Gin. From each sale, $20 will go towards WIC events, awards, and initiatives that support girls and women in tech across all stages of their career.
CWÂ l brings you the latest in arts and entertainment news from around the Canberra region. Highlights this week include music returning to Googong and mysteries on stage.
A staple of the Australian music scene, Julia Stone and her brother Angus headline SummerSalt, which heads to Stage 88 on Friday 27 January. CW caught up with Julia before the tour kicked off to discuss family dynamics, gigs, and video games.
