The exciting program of entertainment and illuminations will run over four nights: 3–6 October.

This annual crowd favourite will take place from 15 to 23 March 2025.

Celebrate the culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The much-loved festival will return to the city centre on 7–9 February 2025.

The event’s activities will include an ice rink and fire performances.

Floriade celebrates its 37^th year in 2024 with the theme Art in Bloom.

The temperature is dropping but there’s plenty happening across the city.

One of Australia’s favourite musicals, Chicago, will open in Canberra in September.

The Canberra Show is back with some exciting new additions.

Enlighten is back with a jam-packed program of illuminations, entertainment, food and fun.

From dawn until dusk, there’s plenty of fun to be had.

A day of festivities on 3 February will acknowledge the park’s rich history and exciting present.

Ring in the Lunar New Year with performances, food and culture.

The event’s program is packed with breathtaking illuminations, entertainment and family fun.

Ngaiire, Citizen Kay and Taikoz will headline the festival on the weekend of 16–18 February.

The Pictures of You exhibition launch coincides with International Day of People with Disability.

The CBR Sports Awards celebrate the achievements of the territory’s top athletes, teams and special contributors.

The festival has taken home the top prize at Canberra Region Tourism Awards.

Canberrans can expect over 250 tables of creations at the Canberra Brick Show this year.

The festival has been named Best Community Event.

It’s quick and easy to join the Australian Organ Donor Register and potentially transform lives.

There are three new rehabilitation robots at the University of Canberra Hospital.

Stellar Step UP! Step Together is a new program of dance and movement classes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Where to find what in the Critical Services Building.

Canberrans aged 45 to 49 can now request a free cancer screening kit.

Engineered stone is now banned.

The centre will focus on chronic conditions and preventative health.

Nurse Practitioners and authorised midwives will be able to prescribe abortion medication.

Discover where you can find healthier food and drink options near you.

Commissioned Aboriginal artworks help ensure the Critical Services Building is a welcoming, safe space for all.

The hospital’s new entry and main reception will open on 3 June.

The clinics will run in locations across the ACT in June and July.

Intensive care patients at Canberra Hospital will be cared for in a new ICU from late August.

The Conder centre will offer paediatrics, pathology, dementia care, chronic disease programs and more.

Take Control – Live Well is a three-week group program for adults with chronic illness.

The ACT Government has partnered with Women’s Health Matters to offer no-cost abortions at two general practices.

With development approval and the head contractor confirmed, the new pool is another step closer.

New state-of-the-art theatres have been unveiled in the Critical Services Building, which is on track to open later this year.

Upcoming building demolition will make way for a new facility for pathology and other clinical services.

The ACT Government continues to invest in health infrastructure, services and staff to meet future needs.

We asked for your favourites as we prepare playground upgrades in Tuggeranong, Belconnen and Gungahlin.

An interim park will open in 2025 while the permanent park is built.

Changed traffic conditions will be in place from 13 May, as part of delivering light rail to Woden.

The upgraded playground includes nature play elements and equipment for all ages.

The upgrades will help to make the area safer and more enjoyable for the community.

The Banambila Street playground has been updated and includes features for all age groups.

The design emphasises safety, community connection and character.

Planning is progressing on three of Canberra’s major precincts – in the city, Bruce and at EPIC.

The upgrades will improve safety and reduce congestion.

Work is underway to make the area safer and more enjoyable for the community.

Work on the 200-metre-long bridge and road approaches has begun.

A new playground catering for all ages has been officially opened in Coombs.

The new social and affordable housing development, Common Ground Dickson, is now open.

The ACT’s newest social housing development has welcomed its first residents.

Construction of the new Strathnairn Primary School will be a female-led project.

Work will commence on the new $150 million office development in mid-2024.

The development application for a new health precinct in the inner north is now open for feedback.

All three replacement pedestrian bridges in the Umbagong District Park have opened to the community.

Construction is underway on multiple upgrades along the Tuggeranong Foreshore.

Canberrans are invited to provide feedback on draft designs for a new playground in Watson.

The milestone brings it another step closer to completion.

Canberra’s Early Years Engagement Officers help empower families to play active roles in a child's learning journey.

Miles Franklin primary students welcomed local writer Jack Heath as part of an annual reading challenge.

A groundbreaking school program is helping increase female participation in the construction industry.

The first sod has been turned at the school, marking the beginning of construction.

Two Canberra schools and a much-loved volunteer will feature on the ABC TV show on Friday 17 May.

The new high school in Taylor will be named after Ngunnawal Elder Aunty Agnes Shea.

Joel Copeland aims for every child to have access to high-quality music education.

The school’s name is now official, following a plaque unveiling, Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony.

Brighte Pathways scholarships give young women a pathway to success in the industry.

Families can enrol now to receive an offer from 29 July 2024, allowing easier planning for the year ahead.

Poppy Chalmers, ACT Australian School-based Apprentice of the Year 2023, found her ideal career pathway.

Funding has been provided to 1225 Canberra families through the Future of Education Equity Fund.

Canberrans are invited to submit their names for three public green spaces on campus.

View a flythrough showing how the school will look once work has been completed.

Important future skills development, particularly in electrical trades, will help prevent skills shortages.

How parents and teachers can work together to help kids avoid harmful online experiences.

The new preschool to year 6 school is expected to open for the 2026 school year.

Kaleen High School’s Blair Merton has returned to teaching after 15 years in the Australian Army.

Parents and carers will be able to streamline their school administrative tasks with a new portal being rolled out this year.

Funding for local projects will help ensure Canberrans have equal opportunity to navigate the legal system.

Now is the time to recognise the work of the people making a difference in your community.

New radar speed check signs are being trialled as schools return for a new term.

The Journey, a major interactive artwork, was gifted to the ACT Government.

The hub will feature a walk-in health clinic, child and family services and other community services.

Equipd Allied Health will re-open an upgraded facility from August.

Frontline staff at service centres speak various languages to assist and translate for customers.

Watching Austin on the ABC? Check out the Canberra locations used on set.

A new Garema Place sculpture will recognise Stasia Dabrowski, who fed Canberra’s hungry.

Single Canberrans and those experiencing infertility can more easily pursue altruistic surrogacy.

Free workshops help women gain the job-hunting skills and confidence to return to work.

Completing transactions in an Access Canberra Service Centre is now easier for those with non-visible disabilities.

The program helps fund Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to create, develop and promote their work.

Consultation is open to ensure adequate community and recreational facilities for current and future residents.

The Development Application has been submitted for planned upgrades to the heritage complex.

This volunteer week, find out more about the volunteers in your community.

A one-off boost will assist non-government health organisations facing financial pressures.

The new Capital of Equality Strategy, with key actions to make positive change for LGBTIQA+ Canberrans, has been released.

Community consultation has begun on a 10-year plan to make Canberra a great place to grow older.

ACT Discrimination Act amendments will help ensure all Canberrans have equal access to quality services.

The active travel route will better connect the inner north to the city.

The cycle lane is addressing overcrowding along the popular Bowen Drive route.

The ACT’s new public transport ticketing system is expected to launch in November.

Small tweaks to your routine can equal big savings.

Canberrans can view the new prototype, made from grass and other low-lying plants, at the National Arboretum.

If you’re driver licence is up for renewal, you can now get a text message reminder sent directly to your mobile number.

E-scooters are a fun and convenient travel choice, just remember to be a safe and considerate rider this season.

Four new electric buses are hitting the streets, supporting cleaner, quieter bus services in north Canberra.

Canberra’s light rail system has met another passenger milestone.

The growing electric fleet helps the ACT move towards a low-emissions future.

An online tool helps to compare the total cost of ownership of models of electric versus petrol or diesel vehicles.

A temporary road over London Circuit will ensure two lanes of traffic are maintained during peak hours.

Park safely and legally and avoid a fine.

ACT drivers must declare long-term or permanent medical issues that may impact driving.

Construction ramps up on a side-track over London Circuit in preparation for the delivery of Light Rail Stage 2A.

Active Streets for Schools stencils can be found around ACT schools to help students get to school in the safest and easiest way possible.

Another 94 electric buses are set to join Canberra's public transport network.

Catching public transport in Canberra is about to get easier with MyWay+.

Leaving something on the bus needn’t cause panic, with Transport Canberra staff doing their utmost to get it back to you.

Canberra’s growing electric bus fleet has received a funding boost for new charging infrastructure.

The Birth of a Child Newborn Enrolment Trial is assisting parents.

A new Libraries ACT program brings Canberrans together to share the joy of stories read aloud.

The upgrades make using the space a more comfortable experience for players and spectators.

The new half-pipe is seven metres tall and features works from local artists.

Southbound traffic on Northbourne Ave will be monitored for speed and red-light offences at Bunda Street.

For Ranger Elly, every day on the job is different.

From dog parks to beaches, markets and mountains, there’s plenty to explore.

From August, Canberra’s traffic camera network will also scan the registration of vehicles committing offences.

Everything you need to know, from transferring your driver licence to knowing when to put the bins out.

Once Domestic Animal Services’ longest resident, Oberon is living it up as a treasured pet.

Significant upcoming work on Sulwood Drive and Athllon Drive is set to benefit drivers, walkers and cyclists.

The dog owner’s guide to the region, for both on and off-leash play.

Goodies Junction will begin operating on 31 May 2024, with stores opening on 1 July 2024.

The spots every dog owner should know for scenic walks, active play and socialising.

“We’re creating an environment that is part of a sacred place that people go.”

The former head gardener of Floriade shares his best advice.

The best places to explore with your four-legged friend.

From brush-cutting to laser spraying – discover how the City Presentation Team works to keep Canberra weed-free.

Work has begun on Gungahlin’s third fenced dog park.

The best spots in Tuggeranong to explore with your dog.

Vehicle-to-grid smart chargers allow electric vehicles to supply power back to the grid in an emergency.

The concrete has been replaced with native plants and grasses to improve water quality and habitat.

New funding will expand Canberra’s network of electric vehicle chargers.

The batteries will increase solar capacity in the electricity network and allow more households to connect to rooftop solar.

Explore environmentally conscious ideas that are specific to Canberra’s climate.

Reducing waste reduces pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, but it’s also a good way to save money.

There are a series of gardening workshops teaching people how to grow produce year-round.

Canberrans can now apply for funding to turn climate change, sustainability or environmental project ideas into reality.

Casey Market Town has four new electric vehicle charging bays.

The ACT’s container deposit scheme is continuing to prove popular,

The new Wildbark centre has opened in Throsby at the entrance to the Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary.

Amaroo Primary School students are making the most of the ACT Container Deposit Scheme.

Eight eastern bettongs have been released in Mulligans Flat.

The new wetland will help to remove harmful nutrients before they enter Lake Ginninderra.

The ACT ParkCare volunteer programs bring together passionate Canberrans to conserve and protect local nature spaces.

Two new huts will be built in Namadgi National Park in remembrance of two heritage-listed huts destroyed by fire.

Canberrans are being asked to comment on a vision for Sullivans Creek which will re-naturalise concrete waterways.

Canberrans can have fruit netting replaced for free to protect native wildlife from population decline.

The World Wildlife Fund has ranked the ACT second in Australia for protecting tree habitat.

Several projects to improve stormwater quality in the Tuggeranong Valley have been announced.