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Linda Jackson comes to Canberra for Clothing The Loop – Canberra’s circular design festival

Erin Cross — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:20:01 +0000

There are few names as synonymous with style and sustainability in the Australian fashion landscape as Linda Jackson AO. Born in Melbourne in 1950, it was in Sydney during the...

Canberra’s November agenda: 250+ events you won’t want to miss

HerCanberra Team — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:10:31 +0000

Ready for an unforgettable month? As the warmer weather settles in, Canberra comes alive with an extraordinary lineup of cultural celebrations and local happenings. Whether you are seeking weekend markets,...

A festival of floating lotuses is coming to Canberra

Fiona Rookachat — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:20:09 +0000

Thai food, floating lotuses, live music, traditional dance and a celebration of culture – Kambah is getting a little more colourful this October. The Canberra Loy Krathong Festival returns to...

From Belfast to the big screen: Why Canberra should give the Irish Film Festival a go

J Henry — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:15:49 +0000

There’s something about seeing a bit of home on the big screen when it’s on the other side of the world. I’m originally from Northern Ireland; my da is from...

Game not over: Reload returns for one spooktacular night (and maybe for good?)

Laura Peppas — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:25:03 +0000

When Reload Bar and Games closed its doors last year, it left a (pixelated) hole in Canberra’s gaming and nightlife scene. Seeking to test the waters last October, the team...

Why Chimera Con? The story behind Canberra’s writer and artist convention

Americo Alvarenga — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:17:41 +0000

From navigating comic book conventions as an avid fan to leading one of Canberra's longest-running literary organisations, finding community has always been at the heart of the creative process. In...

The Compassionate Stakes are back and T-Rex races are just the beginning

Erin Cross — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:20:22 +0000

It’s that time of year again – locals are dusting off their inflatable unicorn and T-Rex costumes as they prepare to race each other in Glebe Park. But this year...

Canberra becomes the stage in new independent film – Blank Slate City

Emma Macdonald — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:15:48 +0000

Canberra has long been called quiet after dark, or worse. But a new independent film asks what happens when local musicians refuse to accept that reputation. Blank Slate City, directed...