Moving forward with modernism
The global COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a fresh look at mid-century planning ideals and the…
Arts & Exhibitions
A lover of books and beauty, a seasoned traveller and a creative thinker, Catherine Carter is passionate about Canberra. In 2018, with support from local business leaders, she established Salon Canberra with the aim of bringing together thought leaders and opinion makers to discuss issues that influence the future of the nation’s capital, sparking new conversations and cross-sector collaborations. Catherine is a past recipient of a National Australia Day Achievement Medallion, the Telstra Business Women’s ACT Community and Government Award and the National Association of Women in Construction Crystal Vision Award.
People
Why Dr Therese Flapper chooses to challenge
“My dad burnt my books when I was in Year 7, and he would often…
Conversation
Property shifts from profit to profit with purpose
A First Nations art gallery that embodies the purpose of a public service department. A…
Home & Design
Canberra’s big new homes can come with big costs
Are we experiencing collective cognitive dissonance in Canberra? In a city that choked on smoke…
Conversation
The heavy toll of imposter syndrome
Michelle Obama calls it “stigma in my own head”. It’s otherwise known as imposter syndrome—that…
Conversation
Thinking in circles: Canberra’s circular economies
Australians each generate 2.7 tonnes of rubbish each year—roughly the weight of an African elephant….
Business + Career
Bounce back or bounce forward?
The ability to “bounce back” is held up as a hallmark of resilience after a…
Family
Rich conversations and strong connections in the time of COVID-19
Social distancing doesn’t have to feel distant. Anyone who watched Mount Stromlo High School teachers…