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Christmas feature 2023

Check out the local businesses in our special Christmas feature for some fantastic gift ideas.

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...

Local hero candidate Dr Lubna Alam, helping new Canberra women

Dr Lubna Alam, co-founder of ALO Enlightened Women Incoporated is a finalists for Westfield Belconnen Local Hero for 2023.

The reality of international student life in Canberra

Last week, Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced the ACT government’s plan to bring back what was the capital’s “first billion-dollar export industry” prior to the pandemic: international students. Before the effects of Covid-19,...

Local farmer John Ive leading environmental revolution

For over 40 years, local farmer John Ive has usually risen by 5am – sun or no sun- and is rarely back to the house until late in the afternoon. “I was up...

Shop local fashion in lockdown

It is more important than ever to support local businesses, and these fashion hubs in the Capital region are making it a spring breeze.

Online sources not filling gap left by local news outlet closures

The closure of regional newspapers in many parts of Australia has led to concerns about the rise of ‘news deserts’, which are parts of the country that are not serviced by local news media.

Calling Canberra women with ‘Great Ydeas’

Once again supporting women and girls in the Canberra region, YWCA Canberra and its partners are bringing dreams to life through the 2021 YWCA Canberra Great Ydeas Small Grants program. With applications opening...

The best op shops, vintage and thrift stores in Canberra

CW has gone around town to bring you some of the best thrift stores in Canberra to support sustainable second-hand style and save the bank.

Riding in style for Tour de Kids

Local university student Steph Schultz will be doing something unique (and very impressive) to raise money this September.

Gluten-free brew embraces ‘paddock to pint’ philosophy

Local brewer Tim Sides has embraced the ‘paddock to pint’ philosophy when brewing his local gluten-free beers. Sourcing the grains themselves – including sorghum, millet and buckwheat – Tim and his wife Camille...

Seeing red

What better time than winter to brighten your smile with a bold, red lip?

Local product Mack Hansen to make Brumbies debut against Rebels

The Brumbies have made a few changes to the side that topped the Australian Super Rugby conference after seven rounds as they prepare for the Rebels.

Food for thought: We Love Local Festival

Tallagandra Hill Winery are celebrating coming out of isolation with the We Love Local Festival, featuring a program of entertainment options.

Friyay for a lucky Canberran Keno winner

One lucky Canberran will renovate her home after winning $119,274 in Keno Mega Millions 8 on Friday night (26 June).

Milestone moment for Mail Boxes Etc

Mail Boxes Etc (MBE) Manuka is celebrating 25 years of ‘making business easier’ for the Canberra community on Friday 19 June. The long-standing store, located on the ground floor of Endeavour House in...

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