HerCanberraGeorgie Smith, Author at HerCanberra

Meet MAKC: Canberra’s first Nigerian kitchen and eatery

Georgie Smith — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:30:40 +0000

Everyone calls her Mama, but Dorcas – the woman behind MAKC, Mama Africa Kitchen and Cake – spent years cooking for family, friends and events across Canberra, long before...

The Canberra organisers who helped me let go of 50 per cent of my wardrobe (and my shopping habit)

Georgie Smith — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:20:27 +0000

There's one in every family whose closet could do with a good clean-out. Hi, that's me. If you've ever found yourself fishing a dress out of your mum's wardrobe, rummaging...

First Look: Ujin Matcha House, Canberra’s first Matcha Specialty Store

Georgie Smith — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:25:08 +0000

Calling all Canberra matcha enthusiasts, you have something to celebrate. Ujin Matcha House is preparing to open its doors as the city's first dedicated matcha specialty store. For those who've...

Where to find New York-style food in Canberra

Georgie Smith — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:25:50 +0000

I couldn’t help but wonder…where could I go for some classic New York-style food without having to book a plane ticket? If you've seen a bagel smothered in cream cheese,...

Eight new horror films to watch for Halloween 2025

Georgie Smith — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:15:55 +0000

Last year, we handed you 85+ horror movies on a silver platter. This year? We're dragging you deeper into the darkness. Because let's be honest – 2025 has been...

Where to find LABUBUs in Canberra

Georgie Smith — Thu, 08 May 2025 20:25:23 +0000

You may have seen these monster-like plush toys with wide eyes, pointy ears, and sharp teeth flooding your social feed and wondered, 'Why on earth anyone would purchase them?' Say...

Meet the five 19-year-olds opening a vintage store in Braddon

Georgie Smith — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:28:55 +0000

What began as a simple side hustle to make some extra pocket money has now turned into an evolving vintage clothing empire. Opening in the space formally occupied by Trilogy...

Best places to get matcha in Canberra – from your local matcha maniac

Georgie Smith — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:25:02 +0000

If you follow my personal Instagram then you know that I have been collecting matcha offerings like the Infinity Stones. You may be wondering what sparked this deep green addiction. Well,...