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A gift of freedom – how The Shed’s car giveaway changed a Canberra family’s life

Emma Macdonald — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:15:11 +0000

When Karen Yaldren walked into The Shed for its first birthday last month, she thought she was simply joining her sister for a browse. She was admiring a display of...

Nightwalks with Teens needs Teens

Emma Macdonald — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:15:22 +0000

“I liked being in charge… can we do this again?” – Nightwalks with Teenagers participant If you have a bored teenager within reach, make them read this. Canberra Youth Theatre, in...

Spring school holidays in Canberra: 100+ things to do with the kids

Sandra Lim — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:16:05 +0000

Spring has officially sprung, which means Canberra’s school holidays are about to be filled with sunshine, creative messes, outdoor adventures and, inevitably, someone asking “What are we doing today?” Fortunately,...

What not to miss this week at Floriade

HerCanberra Team — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:15:52 +0000

There are flowers, there’s food, there are garden workshops… and there’s Duck Cake Day. That’s right, the iconic Women’s Weekly Duck Cake is getting its very own moment at Floriade this...

Meet the three-ingredient, three-step Nutella cookie recipe that will change your life*

Beatrice Smith — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:15:53 +0000

Craving a sweet treat but don't have time to bake? Here, we re-share Beatrice Smith's three-step hack for a delicious Nutella cookie. A quick search for Nutella cookies revealed an...

This weekend, David Pocock is asking Canberra to lace up, show up, and walk for hope

Emma Macdonald — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:25:09 +0000

As Karinya House prepares for Walk for Hope 2026, Senator David Pocock says every step is a public statement that vulnerable mothers and babies in Canberra are not alone. For...

Blooming wonderful! Here’s what not to miss at Floriade 2026

Amanda Whitley — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:21:34 +0000

Think Floriade is just about flowers? Think again. This year’s program is bringing some serious flavour to Commonwealth Park from 12 September to 11 October. There will, of course, be...

Seven local children’s authors to put on your reading list this Book Week

Erin Cross — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:15:10 +0000

Until Friday 28 August, schools, libraries, and book lovers across Australia are coming together for one of the biggest celebrations of children’s literature: Book Week. Organised by the Children's Book...