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From Go Bum to The Bumlings: Canberra’s iconic card game to be turned into storybook

Abby Hext — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:20:03 +0000

What started as a silly activity during the COVID lockdown between father-son duo Evan and Levi Turner became a cheeky, family-friendly adaptation of Go Fish. Now, the Bums are...

Why this Canberra barber wants you to leave him a one-star review

Erin Cross — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:15:39 +0000

When people start a small business, they typically want to avoid one-star Google reviews. But one local barber is doing the opposite, calling for his customers to keep his...

Floriade, K-Pop and West End magic: 80+ things to do in Canberra this week

HerCanberra Team — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:10:34 +0000

Spring has officially sprung, bringing longer days, sunny skies, and over 80 fantastic events packed into Canberra’s calendar this week! From West End theatre debuts and immersive LEGO® worlds to...

Your ultimate weekend planner: Floriade, spring markets, and more

HerCanberra Team — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:10:18 +0000

Whether you’re hunting for budding spring blooms, looking to rummage through local markets, or seeking a night out on the town, we’ve rounded up the very best ways to...

Nicole Kidman and me: a comparative study in being 59

Andrea Close — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:10:09 +0000

Canberra-based award-winning actor Andrea Close has spent a fair bit of her life in front of cameras – which has taught her that good lighting is not a luxury....

Serving up connection: How Tennis for Resilience is changing the game for mental health

Erin Cross — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:20:16 +0000

When former Wallabies and Brumbies prop Ben Alexander co-founded Running for Resilience in 2019, he never thought it would grow into a weekly movement that unites the local community. In...

The Whole Cake rises again – richer, sharper and baked fresh for Canberra

HerCanberra Team — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:10:10 +0000

There’s something wonderfully Canberra about a performance that serves up dance, storytelling and actual cake – especially when it arrives in early spring, just as the city starts to...

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...