HerCanberraAbby Hext, Author at HerCanberra

I Run For Her and the Canberra Sunday Runners team up to say NO to domestic violence

Abby Hext — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:20:36 +0000

In support of Got Your Back Sista, local marathon runner Amanda Kennedy is calling out to other Canberrans to be the change they want to see. Canberra loves to get...

Amphibious art, giant splashes, and pure glory: Canberra’s Kinetic Sculpture Race is back for round two!

Abby Hext — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:20:52 +0000

Engineering, art, theatrics, pageantry, and speed – everything that makes a Kinetic Sculpture Race beautiful, strange, and magical. Held as part of the Craft + Design Canberra Festival, this...

Eight ways to move your body this spring

Abby Hext — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:10:39 +0000

The sun is out, and it wants us to come along and get our bodies moving again! Canberra is the city for outdoor recreation! With so many exciting events lined...

From Go Bum to The Bumlings: Canberra’s iconic card game to be turned into storybook

Abby Hext — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:20:03 +0000

What started as a silly activity during the COVID lockdown between father-son duo Evan and Levi Turner became a cheeky, family-friendly adaptation of Go Fish. Now, the Bums are...

Your guide to Canberra’s pancake scene

Abby Hext — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:20:22 +0000

Pancakes transcend mealtimes, occasions, and cultures. It is a dish that almost everyone loves and can be enjoyed in many different forms, and Canberra is home to some of...

Honouring The Hidden Service highlights the everyday sacrifices made by military families

Abby Hext — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:10:28 +0000

Partners of Veterans Australia are hosting a much-needed space for military families to share experiences, build community, and reflect on the service done behind closed doors. When we think of...

Street Side Medics expands clinics to Canberra’s homeless population

Abby Hext — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:15:19 +0000

Australia has one of the strongest healthcare systems in the world, but not everyone can access it. 2022 Young Australian of the Year Dr Daniel Naur aims to bridge...

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Canberra Art Biennial

Abby Hext — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:14:32 +0000

Your ultimate guide to Canberra’s contemporary public art festival. Every two years, the Canberra Art Biennial adds a colourful spark to the city with mixed media artworks that pop up...