11+ hour, 4+ min ago   (762+ words) Opening in August 2026, founder of One Star Barber James Cahill describes his business as “a rebellion against the hyper-polished, search-engine-optimised, five-star-obsessed businesses out there.” At the time of writing, he currently has 33 one-star Google reviews. And while this might be…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (890+ words) It seems impossible, and yet there they are, living out your career fantasy (minus the itchy business suit). It might seem hard to believe, but once upon a time, they were also fantasising about their future career, and with some…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (974+ words) Every year without fail, Canberra transforms as spring blooms and with it comes a lineup of decadent high teas celebrating the season. Often running alongside Floriade – our very own flower festival – the menus bring bright, floral flavours to the table....

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (645+ words) Many university degrees require students to complete an internship, often spending up to 100 hours within one location or office. Naturally, it’s only a matter of time before you start exploring your surroundings during lunch breaks (or in my case, to…...

2+ week, 11+ hour ago   (235+ words) I still remember the day I first experienced mental imagery when reading Mary Poppins. I must be, as I had always suspected, a witch. I ran to my mother to exclaim my revelation. Reading would become my first love. On…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (429+ words) At the heart of the story is Rosa, the 91-year-old matriarch of a large Calabrian-Australian family whose food traditions have shaped the business from the beginning. “She came to Australia at 19, one of 10 children, and like so many migrant families…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (613+ words) When sisters Sam and Shannon Hoppitt decided they would be the best people to launch a literature expo in Canberra, it was for a single, simple reason: they’re passionate about the city’s rich bookish subculture. Both devoted readers with their…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (1256+ words) There are plenty of ways to clock up a few kilometres around Lake Burley Griffin, but on Sunday 13 September, you can make every step count. Karinya House’s Walk for Hope is back for 2026, bringing the Canberra community together for a 4.5km or…...

3+ week, 10+ hour ago   (1487+ words) There’s a little French flair, a whole lot of ’80s nostalgia, plenty of live music, art, food, markets, films and workshops, plus more excuses to get out and about than you can poke a baguette at. Here are 75 things to do…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1571+ words) From big nights out and family adventures to gallery-hopping, creative pursuits, long lunches and last-chance exhibitions, Canberra has plenty on the cards from Friday to Monday. Pick your vibe, gather your crew and choose your own adventure. First Nations fashion…...