
Canberra’s growing electric bus fleet has received a funding boost for new charging infrastructure.
Two schools will receive new roofs as part of the ACT Government’s biggest ever school investment program.
Ben Parker’s path to teaching was atypical but worthwhile.
Indigenous artist Eddie Longford has produced a new mural capturing the spirit of the Harrison School.
Canberra’s growing electric bus fleet has received a funding boost for new charging infrastructure.
Canberra does not disappoint when it comes to picnic spots. Here are our picks for your next picnic destination.
Belconnen’s Kingsford Smith School has used the Container Deposit Scheme to fund new consumes for their Lion Dancing group.
Keep safety front of mind as students head back to school for 2023.
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Domestic Animal Services help this surrendered herding dog find a new life and a new purpose.
Plans for Canberra’s new state-of-the-art ice sports facility continue to unfold.
The ACT Bushfire Memorial at Stromlo Forest Park will host a 20th Anniversary Commemorative event on Wednesday 18 January 2023.
Thirty legal graffiti practice walls are scattered around Canberra suburbs giving artists the opportunity to get creative.
Summernats is hitting the streets of Canberra once again.
Libraries ACT has released its annual list of the most-borrowed books across the territory’s 10 branches and online.
From long-time favourites to surprise newcomers, discover the ACT’s most beloved names.
Canberrans love their furry friends, but which pet names received the most love this year?

The ACT Bushfire Memorial at Stromlo Forest Park will host a 20th Anniversary Commemorative event on Wednesday 18 January 2023.

Summernats is hitting the streets of Canberra once again.

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 colour of Floriade has sprouted across Canberra suburbs, check out the locations near you.

Floriade is back for its 35th year with a jam-packed program. Check out our list of highlights.

We caught up with head gardener Tim Howard on what to expect at this year’s festival.

Here’s a list of activities happening across Canberra this NAIDOC week – 3 to 10 July

We interviewed ACT Reconciliation Council Co-Chair Selina Walker about the showcase of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, food and entertainment on 30 May.

Learn new skills, connect and celebrate all things Canberra through creative expression.


Explore Canberra’s urban art scene and culture at this weekend’s Surface Festival.

The Lunar New Year Festival held in Dickson saw more than 1,500 people gather to celebrate the Year of the Tiger.

Summernats is back for 2022, taking place from 6 to 9 January.

It may be a hidden gem, but Lanyon Homestead has received global recognition.

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve has reopened with some exciting changes.

How to have a fang-tastic and safe Halloween in Canberra.

A “festival of giving” will give back to Canberra’s hospital patients and health care heroes.

We discovered some of the highlights of Floriade Community in each region and the community effort involved.

What does it take to plan the country’s biggest flower festival?

Stay safe this summer and keep these helpful tips front of mind as the weather warms up.

The MindMap ACT Youth Portal helps children and young people navigate Canberra’s mental health system.

Canberran Josh Lindenthaler is alive today thanks to the generosity of organ donation.

More than $12 million in the upcoming 2022-23 ACT Budget will support Canberra’s maternity services and families.

More funding has been provided to support the health of Canberrans.

Chris Cairns has been using pioneering rehabilitation technology to help him learn how to walk again.

Read about the kindness of Canberra nurses and how they inspired Heather to nominate them for a new award.

A range of certificates will be available to ACT parents who have lost a baby before 20 weeks gestation.

Wiradjuri man, Roy Peterson, will play the instrument at the hospital every second Monday.
The pilot program will make it easier for parents to enrol and register their newborns.

Nick Townsend has state-of-the-art technology to thank for the diagnosis of his rare condition.

The ACT Budget 2020-21 includes funding for a range of mental health programs and services.

The COVID-19 health response and health services will receive a funding boost of over $70 million as part of the 2020-21 ACT Budget.

How it’s going and what is being done to keep traffic moving as efficiently as possible.

A new playground catering for all ages has been officially opened in Coombs, adding to the list of over 500 Canberra playgrounds.

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.

The Tuggeranong community will help shape upgrades coming to the foreshore and playgrounds.

Keep up to date with Canberra’s new infrastructure projects, improvements and programs.

Work starts this month on bringing a new playground, bike track, better landscaping and more to Duffy shops.

The public will soon be invited to provide feedback on Acton Waterfront park designs.

Pop-up markets, live music, extra outdoor dining areas are coming to Dickson shops.

Find out how we are making the Tuggeranong foreshore precinct event better.

Work has started to improve safety and travel times on the Monaro Highway.

Get the latest on the Gundaroo Drive duplication.

Find out more about the new ‘superstructure’ rising out of the ground at Canberra Hospital.

Find out how these local students helped name two cranes working on the Canberra Hospital Expansion.

New learning spaces at Franklin School are providing up to 450 additional places for preschool to year 6 students.

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

A flexible new community space will soon be available in Coombs.

Construction has begun on the new Woden interchange.

Canberra’s arts centres have received a new look, as part of the ACT Government’s Fast Track program.

Two schools will receive new roofs as part of the ACT Government’s biggest ever school investment program.

Ben Parker’s path to teaching was atypical but worthwhile.

Indigenous artist Eddie Longford has produced a new mural capturing the spirit of the Harrison School.

Keep safety front of mind as students head back to school for 2023.

Take a sneak peek into Molonglo’s first high school. The Evelyn Scott School senior campus incorporates award-winning sustainability.

JobTrainer is helping Canberrans learn new skills and find employment.

Gungahlin’s newest and the ACT’s third all-electric public school has been officially named.

Local volunteers, educators and students have been recognised for their contribution.

Caroline Chisholm School in Tuggeranong has changed their tune with a new school song.

Try a Trade Day brings together more than 100 female high school students to explore potential career options.

A mini-Woolworths supermarket at The Woden School is supporting the education of students with additional needs.

We interviewed ACT Young Environmentalist of the Year, Jess Fordyce, on her views to encourage the next generation of climate activists.

The new Evelyn Scott School has been named after the reconciliation and indigenous advancement advocate.

School P&Cs across Canberra will fundraise with barbecues and cake stalls this federal election day.

Find out how the expanding JobTrainer program is helping more young Canberrans find employment.

With the summer holidays drawing to a close, it's time to slow down in school zones.

As school returns for 2022, read about the teachers who won awards at the 2021 ACT Public Education Awards.

Many students across Canberra will arrive to new and upgraded facilities when they return to school this year.

Lake Ginninderra College students chase sporting dreams in the US.

A Lake Tuggeranong College student has been named the Australian School-based Apprentice of the Year.

From long-time favourites to surprise newcomers, discover the ACT’s most beloved names.

Canberrans’ generosity will give 1000 vulnerable kids a reason to smile on Christmas morning.

Over the holiday period, many people return unwanted or unsuitable gifts to the store, keep these tips in mind when purchasing and returning items.

Canberrans are reminded to be noise aware if they’re planning a party or celebration.

A scientist, a rapper, an insect-farming pioneer, and a human rights advocate have been recognised in the ACT Australian of the Year awards.

Canberrans are encouraged to learn to identify key scam signs to protect themselves and their loved ones.

What to do about construction noise in a residential area.

Former ACT senator and minister in the Hawke government, Susan Ryan, will be honoured with a public artwork.

Dr. Benjamin Schwessinger has been awarded this year’s award for his field-leading research and supporting the ACT’s COVID-19 response.

Residents of the new Common Ground development in Dickson will be kept warm with the assistance of quilts knitted by the Canberra Quilters Group.

Here are some great tips and reminders to heat your home safely.

School crossing supervisors are managing safety and traffic flow at our busiest crossings.

Supporting opportunities for children to learn, enjoy and develop through nature play spaces in the ACT.

A new community centre for the Molonglo Valley has opened, providing a space for community groups and residents to gather.

Belconnen’s famous owl statue has been symbolised in the region’s postal stamp.

With National Volunteer Week taking place next month, it's a great time to explore how you can give back.

An alternative reporting site is open in Fadden for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people involved in the ACT criminal justice system.

Fostering strong LGBTIQ+ communities with the Capital of Equality Grants Program.

Discover the more than 150 activities taking place during the 2022 Heritage Festival in April.

Members of ACTF&R are climbing the elevation of Mt Everest to raise funds for Lifeline.

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

With Christmas parties and summer celebrations ahead, Canberrans are reminded to be safe and considerate when riding e-scooters.

Canberra’s e-scooter program is expanding to include the areas of Tuggeranong, Molonglo and additional areas of Woden Valley and Weston Creek.

The popular e-scooter scheme is rolling out across more Canberra regions, expanding and linking the current operating areas.

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

With kids heading back to school, Canberra drivers are reminded to slow down and park safely in school zones.

The ACT Government will be running a series of community information sessions on the light rail to Woden.
A Tuggeranong man has celebrated his 100th ride on the Ginninderry minibus service.

UC students have been asked to reimagine the iconic Canberra bus shelter.

We meet the winner of the Light Rail Safety Poster Competition.

As e-scooters are embraced, new videos focus on safety.

Bin collection day is about to get more colourful, thanks to two Canberra students.

Over 6.6 million passenger trips on board light rail since its maiden voyage.

Survey shows light rail has enticed Canberrans to try public transport.

Several projects will get underway this year on Canberra’s roads.

The next stage of light rail from Alinga Street to Commonwealth Park has passed another significant milestone.

Domestic Animal Services help this surrendered herding dog find a new life and a new purpose.

Thirty legal graffiti practice walls are scattered around Canberra suburbs giving artists the opportunity to get creative.

Libraries ACT has released its annual list of the most-borrowed books across the territory’s 10 branches and online.

Canberrans love their furry friends, but which pet names received the most love this year?

Pumba finds his fur-ever home after more than a month in care at Domestic Animal Services.

Following rainfall new technologies are informing us whether our sportsgrounds are ready to be opened.

The National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty The Queen will be held on Thursday 22 September. Here’s what you need to know.

Remember to register caravans and trailers before heading on holidays.

Top tips to help minimise waste to landfill this spring-cleaning season.

In the spirit of International Dog Day we’ve rounded up Canberra’s strange and wonderful dog names.

Did you know you can complete more than 450 Access Canberra transactions online at a time that suits you?

With the help of the Domestic Animal Services adoption program, Kita has found her new owner.

Food and fame inspired, here are the top and hilarious cat names from across the ACT.

Products designed to keep you warm like heaters and electric blankets can pose a safety risk if they are faulty, used or stored incorrectly.

Lights, surfacing, fencing, and more, learn how the grass is getting greener at Canberra’s sporting fields.

Meet Rocky and his team who disbursed the destruction of the storm.

When kelpies Spud and Humphrey when missing, these local rangers came to the rescue.

ACT Government appoints first dedicated coroner, strengthening the territory’s judicial system.

A Libraries ACT program is using dogs to help young students grow into more confident readers.

18 firefighter recruits have graduated training and will now join their fellow firefighters at stations across Canberra.

Belconnen’s Kingsford Smith School has used the Container Deposit Scheme to fund new consumes for their Lion Dancing group.

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.

Floriade has made the move to plastic-free alternatives to minimise the event’s impact on the environment.

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

Nine local projects have been selected to receive funding as part of the Community Garden Grants program.

Canberra community groups have received grants to conserve and protect our local environment.

The future of the critically endangered Northern Corroboree Frog looks a little brighter.

Top tips for using or replacing your wood heater through the cold Canberra winter.

Applications are open for the 2022-23 Community Garden Grants program.

A new electric garbage truck is being trailed as part of the transition to a zero-emissions fleet.

An additional $14 million has been allocated to boost the ACT Healthy Waterways program.

The Sustainable Household Scheme win at the 33rd Banksia National Sustainability Awards.

Applications now open for 2022 Environmental Grants. Read about the Friends of Grasslands success story.

The Royal Canberra Show now has less plastic thanks to food vendors reducing their single-use plastics.

Applications now open for 2022 Community Zero Emission Grants. Read about The ReCyclery grant success story.

A new reverse vending machine located at Erindale allows Canberrans to return their cans.

The last month of winter will give platypus-watchers their best chance of seeing these much-loved animals.

New electric tools are helping staff at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve reduce carbon emissions.

Canberrans will have another year to trial electric bikes and accessories at the Canberra Electric Bike Library.