Canberra Heritage
Yesterday, the Australian Heritage Council decided they would try and list the entire city in time for its centenary … but what does that actually mean? Adam Shirley speaks with Council Chair, Professor Carmen Lawrence.
Art Leaders
Aboriginal artists are famous worldwide – but whilst there are many indigenous people who create the works, very few are employed to market, conserve or curate them.
The National Gallery of Australia wants to change this – and it invited 10 indigenous art leaders from around the country to learn about the business.History Girl
Narrabundah College student Ellen Trevanion is happiest when she’s uncovering stories from the past …and she’s just won a national history award for her efforts. Adam Shirley reports.
Nil Desperandum
One of Canberra’s pioneering homesteads – now available for rent if you want a weekend away, with an outside loo, no telly and just the sounds of the frogs. Craig Allen reports.
Kimball’s News
6 months after his cancer diagnosis, Chris Kimball talks to his mate Tim Gavel about what’s next and about the support he’s had from the Canberra community.
Closer – Smalltown
An exhibition at the National Archives … far flung towns across Australia through the eyes of author Tim Winton and photographer Martin Mischkulnig.
Less than two weeks to go until mobile device detection cameras start enforcing seatbelt laws
I've no issue with this. I do have an issue with this line "A community education and awareness… View
The nanny state at its best. View
Just fix the pot holes. View
New system plans to make applying for rental properties simpler and safer
I would still like to see the full details and what information will be held on this digital ID so… View
Does it check if a potential tenant is financially viable to take on the lease? Or that they have a… View
Less information handed over would be great but how simple is that verification on each application?… View
ACT pools open for summer after million-dollar upgrades
Plenty of room at Dickson pool today. Beautiful warm water and a lane to yourself. Canberrans seem… View
But what of the saga of Big Splash waterpark? I really hope we do finally see some action on either… View
nearly $1 million in upgrades for Dickson while Woden's pool is getting bulldozed. A perfect summary… View
If apartment living is the way of the future then families need a look-in
In 30 years most of the high rise apartments will be like ghettoes. View
They also need to stop making units so small, a living area shouldn't be the size of a single… View
Maria Gordon that’s what I would like - with at least one bedroom and bathroom at ground level View
