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Four ideas for a picturesque winter day trip

Lara Stimpson — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 20:15:53 +0000

There are few things better than watching falling leaves, vibrant in colour, drifting across the sky…Oop, you nearly lost me to daydreaming! I’m back—and here are four places to soak...

12+ new places to eat in Canberra this May

Lara Stimpson — Sun, 08 May 2022 20:20:53 +0000

Oh hey there, foodies! It's your new-eats fairy godparents and we are here to bestow upon you oodles of new cafés, restaurants and bars to check out this month...and beyond! You’re...

Six Easter weekend mini-breaks that aren’t the South Coast

Lara Stimpson — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 20:20:04 +0000

Oh April, how we love you! We are officially in the midst of Public Holiday Season™ and the Easter long weekend is looming. It's been quite an intense and heavy start...

11+ egg-cellent places to get your chocolate fix this Easter

Lara Stimpson — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 19:20:49 +0000

It really is the best time of year to have a sweet tooth, hey? The countdown to Easter is well and truly underway and, fittingly, we’ve compiled a list of...

Thor and Lifeline Canberra: Five reasons to head to the Geek Markets

Lara Stimpson — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:10:46 +0000

Lovers of all things geeky and quirky, rejoice! The Geek Markets is making its return to EPIC for the second year in a row—and everyone's invited. Taking place across Saturday 2...

8+ spots to get your local hot cross bun fix in Canberra this Easter

Lara Stimpson — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:05:53 +0000

Yes, Easter is just weeks away… and yes, the HerCanberra office is already well into hot cross bun season. With Canberra’s incredible bakeries already dishing up the goods – how...

Blockbuster exhibitions to see this autumn in Canberra

Lara Stimpson — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 19:10:13 +0000

Calling all art lovers! We may have farewelled the illuminations and installations of Enlighten Festival but that doesn't mean we've farewelled art. In fact, now is the time to catch Canberra's...

The price they pay: Australia’s #metoo moment and the journalists at the helm

Lara Stimpson — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 19:15:46 +0000

“Let’s keep making noise Australia.” Closing out her speech, 2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame had spent over 20 minutes addressing the National Press Club. Between the awards ceremony in January, to...