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Bar Nova set to blaze to life in the space that housed Onzieme

Erin Cross — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:30:31 +0000

Bar Nova is set to open this August, taking over the space left vacant by Louis Couttoupes' award-winning Onzieme after it ceased service in May. Since the shock announcement, Canberrans have...

Fire, Flips, and Flavour: a perfect day (and night) at Winter in the City

HerCanberra Team — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:18:15 +0000

Layer up, Canberra. From world-class circus acts to blazing pyrotechnics and hidden jazz bars, Winter in the City is turning up the heat this July. Let’s be honest – when...

Christmas in July Festival 2026: Your Cheat Sheet

HerCanberra Team — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:23:12 +0000

The fairy lights are being untangled, the mulled wine is warming up, and Canberra's favourite winter festival is just days away. From Wednesday 1 to Sunday 5 July, Christmas in...

Raclette, waffles and mulled wine: what we’re eating at Christmas in July Festival

HerCanberra Team — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:24:57 +0000

Let's be honest: half the reason people go to Christmas in July Festival is for the food. Sure, the fairy lights are lovely. The falling snow is fun. The fire...

Christmas in July Festival: Canberra’s winter tradition is back and it’s going big

HerCanberra Team — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:26:19 +0000

Five years ago, Christmas in July Festival arrived in Canberra with a simple proposition: if we can't have a white Christmas, we can at least have a proper winter...

Five Canberra cafés worth falling back in love with

Erin Cross — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:25:46 +0000

These five cafés have been on our radar for over a decade – may they stay there for (at least) a decade more. Canberra certainly knows how to celebrate a...

All that glitters: The Sapphires returns to Canberra

Laura Peppas — Mon, 18 May 2026 20:23:59 +0000

When set designer Richard Roberts was a child, a visit to a puppet maker changed everything. “I was entranced by the creation of another little world that could transport audiences...

Christmas in July Festival is returning to Canberra for its biggest year yet

HerCanberra Team — Thu, 14 May 2026 20:23:30 +0000

Canberra’s cosiest winter tradition is officially making its return – and this year, it’s going back to where it all began. From Wednesday 1 until Sunday 5 July, the Christmas...