The epic street party is back with entertainment performances and delicious food.

Everything you need to know ahead of the National Multicultural Festival.

Following last year’s success, the drone show will again light up the sky from 24–26 January.

There’s plenty to do all summer long.

The 2025 festival will be larger and more accessible.

The four-day celebration of horsepower is back.

‘Tis the season to celebrate in the capital.

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

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.

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

The festival has been named Best Community Event.

Crew members from two ships, the USS Canberra and HMAS Canberra, will parade through the city’s streets on Sunday, 23 July.

There are plenty of ways to prepare and protect yourself against getting sick this season.

What a nurse wants you to know about workplace violence and unacceptable behaviours.

ACT Health has launched three new initiatives around reproductive, maternal and child health and wellbeing.

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services ‘Cottage’ program will relocate to a brand-new facility in Lyons in 2026.

New and improved facilities will support the important services provided at the precinct.

Increased protections for people who access and are conceived using assisted reproductive technology (ART).

The project has reached a significant milestone.

The new hospital in Bruce is another step closer.

The Coombs centre provides 24/7 specialist care in a brand-new service for the ACT.

Winter may be almost over, but there are still plenty of bugs around.

Canberra Hospital’s new building – including the hospital's new entrance, reception and Emergency Department – is now open.

The dedicated children’s emergency area in the new Canberra Hospital ED has children and families front of mind.

Safewards is a program that helps make wards a more positive place to be.

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.

The ACT Government sold the land to Capital Property Group for $66 million (ex GST) through a public tender process.

The bridge will transform the Molonglo Valley region.

A new project will add new shops and services, more housing, business opportunities and parklands to the area.

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.

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

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

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 development application for the main building at CIT Woden has been approved.

The Taylor school can now accommodate up to 600 more students.

Everything you need to know to prepare your family

CIT’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Educational Centre of Excellence is moving to CIT Bruce.

The new Parent Portal app is now available to all ACT public school families.

Keen to become a paramedic, Lawson is an Australian ASbA of the Year finalist.

The Future of Education Equity Fund helps eligible families with the cost of education essentials.

All ACT public schools with preschool to year 2 students are now receiving extra funding.

The new Taylor school’s logo incorporates a special family design.

The groundwork has been laid and new school buildings will be constructed over the coming months.

From August, students at five ACT public schools can access free breakfast and lunch three days a week.

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.

One particular name took out the top spot for both dogs and cats.

There is a new number one for boys, while a favourite returns as the top girls’ name.

From finding a home to finding the best coffee, this list covers it all.

Tenants experiencing domestic and family violence can break their lease immediately.

Keep these tips in mind when purchasing and returning items.

The exterior of the iconic Canberra buildings is being restored.

It’s a treasure trove of Canberran history, and it’s available to the public.

A new accessible concrete bike path will help kids build cycling skills and road safety awareness.

Keeping your family, pets and property safe this season is easy with these simple ideas.

Queers Past is now available, assisted by Capital of Equality grant funding.

The Arboretum received two wins at the Canberra Region Tourism Awards.

The 2024 Young Canberra Citizen of the Year Award recipients have been announced.

New designs aim to make popular streets safer and easier for people to move around.

Where to go, what to know and how to prepare.

The Awards celebrate people with disability who are leaders in the community.

There’s a lot more to come for Canberra’s-own Austin Hogan and his family.

There are plenty of inclusive events for the whole Canberra community.

Top tips for organising and enjoying lights safely and respectfully this season.

There are plenty of ways to help your fellow Canberrans this season.

Support the Canberra community by shopping local this Christmas.

For Katrina, driving a bus is the best job in the world – until it’s not.

The new ticketing system will go live on buses and light rail from Wednesday 27 November 2024.

The latest ACT Infrastructure Plan update sets out a long-term vision for Canberra’s transport future.

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.

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.

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.

Sanctuary Creek in Gungahlin offers unique options for Canberrans.

Lanyon Marketplace and Calwell Group Centre are receiving upgrades.

Discover the books that really resonated with Canberrans this year.

Work is complete at both Macquarie and Kippax shops, while improvements at Evatt shops remain underway.

The upgrades currently taking place will address access, safety and parking issues.

Revisit some upgraded favourites or find something new.

The world-first discovery was grown from seeds found at the base of the Brindabellas.

From coffee cups to clothing, here are some items that do not belong in your recycling bin.

Adopt-A-Park supports more than 95 registered volunteer community groups.

A 650 metre loop path will be built in this popular Belconnen space.

The Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection pilot is being expanded.

The park provides a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities for local residents.

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.

Funding is available for projects that help to cool Canberra’s suburbs.

The ACT continues to lead the nation with EV uptake.

Here is your guide to seeing wildlife in the bush capital.

A climate-wise garden can lower the temperature around your home, helping you save energy and reducing your cooling bills during the hot months.

Learn how to spot these iconic creatures in your neighbourhood.

Dr Bjorn Sturmberg’s work explores how electric vehicles and batteries can integrate with the power grid.

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,

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.