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Canberra is Australia’s Pilates capital – and we have the notes to prove it

Erin Cross — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:20:09 +0000

Hailey Bieber might have declared that Pilates is “a little over” in her interview with Time, but with over 20 distinct Pilates studios to choose from in Canberra, it...

What I’d tell myself before running my first marathon

Sammy Rose — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:10:26 +0000

I was forced to become a runner. You know those families people joke about that go for a run together on Christmas morning? That’s my family. And usually it’s not...

A guide to joymaxxing in Canberra

Erin Cross — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:10:13 +0000

Everything is being taken to the max at the moment, but in a world that’s all about optimisation, why shouldn’t we take a moment to prioritise joy? Sleepmaxxing, proteinmaxxing, and...

Canberra welcomes its own version of the viral – and wholesome – homemaker’s swap

Erin Cross — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:20:52 +0000

Designed for the makers, the bakers, the growers and the creators, the Canberra Homemaker Swap is bringing together like-minded women to connect, slow down, and share items made with...

10+ places for kids to play inside this winter

HerCanberra Team — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:20:10 +0000

Too cold for the kids to play outside? This handy guide is here to help. Picture this: the temperature has plummeted for the third time, rain is pelting the windows,...

How this Women in Football Panel is changing conversations in Canberra

Erin Cross — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:15:00 +0000

From fighting for acceptance to selling out stadiums, women’s football has undergone significant change in the last 50 years. The history of women’s football in Australia is filled with amazing...

Wrap around care – general practice and radiology elevate women’s health in the ACT

Emma Macdonald — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:13:04 +0000

Olika Medical Practice and Atlas Medical Imaging are two new medical practices working closely together to keep Canberra women in top health. Two female Canberra doctors, Dr Sharmila Sambandam and...

The Australian Ballet comes to Canberra to inspire young dancers with a unique residency program

Erin Cross — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:15:22 +0000

Australia’s national ballet company has completed a residency program with 130 students from 40 ACT public schools, seeing a week-long celebration of dance and education come to a graceful...