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How a stroke of luck saved Rory and inspired a life-saving movement

Laura Peppas — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:15:53 +0000

After surviving a near-fatal sudden cardiac arrest, teenager Rory Pittman has partnered with StreetBeat on a mission to save lives. To anyone who knew him, 16-year-old Rory Pittman was the...

The Canberra guide to life hacking

Philippa Moss — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:10:48 +0000

"Work smarter, not harder." We've all heard the saying. Maybe that's why we're obsessed with life hacks. Canberra loves a wellbeing trend. One week everyone is cold plunging, the next...

How I Got Here: Migrant and refugee health expert, professor Rose McGready

HerCanberra Team — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:20:51 +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...

Canberran para-equestrian reaches for the stars in hopes of riding on to the world stage

Abby Hext — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:15:56 +0000

After sustaining life-altering injuries, Lucinda Kasey struggled to transition from traditional riding to becoming a para-equestrian. Now, she is working towards something bigger than she ever imagined. From recreational riding...

Seven places to volunteer in Canberra

HerCanberra Team — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:15:04 +0000

Looking for a way to make a difference or connect with other Canberrans? Volunteering is one of the best things you can do. Not only does volunteering benefit the local...

Bone broth, creatine, and burnout: Is the $100B wellness industry actually making women healthier?

Erin Cross — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:20:32 +0000

In a world where optimisation has turned wellness into a full-time job, women are struggling to cut through the noise to hear the habits that actually matter. HerCanberra’s Online...

Walking for hope: Why you should join this community event for women in crisis

HerCanberra Team — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:15:16 +0000

Pregnancy is meant to be a joyful milestone. But for many, it’s a time associated with fear, isolation, and uncertainty. That’s why on Sunday 13 September, Karinya House is once...

The books I’ve recently read and loved to distract me from another Canberra winter

Sammy Rose — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:10:45 +0000

I love Canberra. But as soon as that first frost hits my car, my motivation to leave the house plummets and I’ve embraced full hermit mode. Think hot cuppa in...