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2 min read 2021-12-26 08:30:13

It’s a (post) Christmas miracle – Merlin the wombat found alive and very well

Merlin the wandering wombat safe in his carer’s arms today after being found at Hackett. Photo: ACT Wildlife. As if by magic, Merlin the missing

4 min read 2021-12-26 08:00:08

Dining in the Marion. Photo: Grand Pacific Group (GPG). We all (kind of) know the story of how Canberra came to be. Australia needed a new capital

1 min read 2021-12-26 08:00:07

Long queues are continuing at Canberra testing centres. Photo: Ian Bushnell. The ACT has recorded 71 COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours to 8 pm on

4 min read 2021-12-26 07:00:43

Jenny Bowker at her Garran home, which showcases much of her collection – from art to textiles and ancient artefacts. Photo: Sally Hopman. For 15

3 min read 2021-12-26 06:00:51

ACT Emergency Services Agency Commissioner Georgeina Whelan says 2021 has been a year of challenging circumstances and learning what true

2 min read 2021-12-26 05:00:48

Canberra Raiders mascot Victor the Viking with ‘The Lime Green Suit Guy’ Christopher Veilands in 2019. Photo: Supplied. He’s a man who has gone

2 min read 2021-12-26 04:00:19

Ultimate Frisbee player Hope Watson and Minister for Sport Yvette Berry discuss the need for upgraded sports facilities – especially for women –

3 min read 2021-12-26 03:00:31

Dr Joshua Chu-Tan (left) and Associate Professor Riccardo Natoli from Clear Vision Research at The Australian National University (ANU). Photo:

3 min read 2021-12-26 02:00:29

hiit republic fitness centres across Canberra came alive with the sounds of some good old-fashioned motivation (and competition). Photo: Viva

8 min read 2021-12-25 07:00:40

A retouched photograph showing early life in regional Australia in colour. Photo: Supplied. Sepia coloured photographs from Crookwell and its

3 min read 2021-12-25 06:00:32

Boxing Day means big sales for retail outlets. Photo: Canberra Outlet. It’s the cycle of life. We spend the entire year prowling the shops for

4 min read 2021-12-25 05:00:03

Meet John-Paul Romano of Italian Brothers, Manuka. Photo: Michelle Kroll. Who is John-Paul Romano? I’m the culinary director of the Amici

2 min read 2021-12-25 04:00:06

Australian of the Year exhibition at National Museum of Australia. Photo: National Museum of Australia. The 2022 Australian of the Year will be

3 min read 2021-12-25 03:00:31

Bronwyn Richards in her wet-weather gardening clothes. Photo: Supplied. Getting the best from your vegetable garden during a cooler, wetter and more

2 min read 2021-12-24 16:12:57

Thor Sven Kristiansen, 33, has appeared in court after resisting arrest. Photo: Facebook. After breaching parole by having a dinner at