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Helping Karinya House to support Canberra’s vulnerable mothers and babies

Emma Macdonald — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:10:00 +0000

Isla had a three-year-old when she discovered she was pregnant again at 19. Having lost her own mother at age 12, she was living on the streets following time in...

Tintino’s Lasagne Day: Honouring the life of Suzie Florance in the most delicious way

Emma Macdonald — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:26:58 +0000

Lasagne is a dish which always brings comfort and warmth. And in the hardest days of the Florance family, after their beloved daughter, sister, cousin, aunt and mum Suzanne (Suzie)...

Wangka Wakaṉutja: The remarkable and beautiful stories preserved for Papunya children

Emma Macdonald — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:15:47 +0000

The National Library of Australia has always revered children’s stories. And in a major exhibition and an important new book – Wangka Wakaṉutja: The Story of the Papunya Literature Production...

Neighbourhood: Federation Square in Gold Creek Village

Emma Macdonald — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:15:21 +0000

One of the best things about Canberra is its multitude of neighbourhoods – each with its own individual charm and attractions. And whether you’re looking to make that suburb your...

Tasting the delight of locally grown, Bungendore’s Harvest Festival coming soon

Emma Macdonald — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:15:21 +0000

Over one delicious weekend – 17 to 19 April – visitors and locals alike can explore where our produce comes from, meet passionate growers and makers, and experience the...

An Easter lamb roast you’ll want to cook every other week too

Emma Macdonald — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:15:36 +0000

I am not religious, nor do I eat meat! But something about Easter always triggers the desire in me to cook lamb for my family. I know it is a...

Meet Canberra’s 17-year-old DJ star Georgie Jones

Emma Macdonald — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:20:20 +0000

Georgie Jones had the unique experience recently of dressing up for the Canberra Grammar formal and then doing a quick change into something more comfortable to DJ the after...

Last drinks for Louis Couttoupes – reluctantly leaving Onzieme

Emma Macdonald — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:25:38 +0000

The only thing tougher than building a restaurant from scratch, according to Louis Couttoupes, is making the decision to shut it down. In a shock reel on his Instagram page...