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Canberra’s most anticipated women’s leadership event – and five reasons why you should clear your schedule for it

HerCanberra Team — Sun, 17 May 2026 20:18:40 +0000

The She Leads Conference is YWCA Canberra’s flagship leadership initiative, returning for its 12th year this July. The premier event brings together women and non-binary leaders for a full...

How I Got Here: Chief Nursing Officer of the Australian College of Nursing Frances Rice

HerCanberra Team — Mon, 11 May 2026 20:15:21 +0000

Admit it, we’ve all been there – stalking social media and LinkedIn profiles, trying desperately to figure out how the hell someone got their dream job. It seems impossible, and...

Surviving Senate estimates in an age of social media

HerCanberra Team — Tue, 05 May 2026 20:10:26 +0000

As we approach Senate estimates later this month, public servants across Canberra are bracing for a demanding couple of weeks. The mechanics of the process are familiar territory for most...

Calling all expectant Canberra mums to help train a midwife.

HerCanberra Team — Mon, 04 May 2026 20:15:29 +0000

Today is International Day of the Midwife, and anyone who has had a baby would likely testify these medical professionals are in a league of their own. Now, expectant mums...

If your budget suddenly feels tighter, you’re not imagining it: here’s what to do next

HerCanberra Team — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:15:53 +0000

With interest rates, petrol prices, insurance bills and most other household expenses on the rise, you might feel like your household budget is running a step behind. You’re not imagining...

Everyday people, legendary work: My day with ACT Policing’s finest.

Sammy Rose — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:26:54 +0000

Nervous. That was the first thing I felt when my boss told me I’d be participating in a ‘ride-along’ with two ACT Policing officers for a day. What if I accidentally...

Who’s really in charge? The hidden risk of AI in the public service

HerCanberra Team — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:10:10 +0000

When Assistant Minister Patrick Gorman told the Australian Public Service that "AI wrote it, not me" is the new "the dog ate my homework", he drew a clear line...

How I Got Here: Molecular biologist and balloon artist Dr Chloe Lim

HerCanberra Team — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:20:35 +0000

Admit it, we’ve all been there – stalking social media and LinkedIn profiles, trying desperately to figure out how the hell someone got their dream job. It seems impossible and...