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Why this Canberra barber wants you to leave him a one-star review
16+ hour, 38+ min ago (762+ words) Opening in August 2026, founder of One Star Barber James Cahill describes his business as “a rebellion against the hyper-polished, search-engine-optimised, five-star-obsessed businesses out there.” At the time of writing, he currently has 33 one-star Google reviews. And while this might be…...
Your guide to Canberra’s pancake scene
16+ hour, 35+ min ago (742+ words) From simple stacks with syrup and ice cream to loaded pancakes with all the toppings you can wish for, Canberra has a pancake for every individual and circumstance. How do you like your pancakes? It’s hard to go wrong with…...
Luxury waterfront glamping is coming to Lake Burley Griffin
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (330+ words) Because who doesn’t want to stargaze in total serenity just minutes from the city, with hot showers, flushing toilets and a real bed? For those who can’t resist a luxury escape, tourism startup Eco Suites Australia has recently announced the…...
Little Sutton Bakehouse opens, food royalty comes to Kingston and we may have found Braddon’s best-value set menu
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (1473+ words) From fresh-baked sourdough and country-style cakes to an absolute flood of spring wine events, Canberra’s food scene is officially in full bloom. Grab a fork (or a glass) – here’s everything you need to eat, sip, and experience this month. Braddon…...
Nicole Kidman and me: a comparative study in being 59
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (654+ words) There are a surprising number of similarities between Nicole Kidman and me. We’re both Australian actors. We’ve both been divorced twice. And we have both known Keith Urban in the Biblical sense. I feel it is important, particularly in the…...
Inside Civic’s newest African restaurant, where culture is on the menu
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (435+ words) For Silverline, a plate of jollof rice is never just rice cooked with tomato, capsicum, onion and spices, and fufu shared with hands is never just a meal – it’s connection and a taste of home. So, when you arrive at…...
Why does it feel like everyone wants to write a book?
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (1755+ words) A strange thing happened to me the other week – in the space of three days I happened to meet four aspiring authors. One was a close friend, one was a former intern, and the other two were mutual acquaintances. Each…...
The Whole Cake rises again – richer, sharper and baked fresh for Canberra
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (297+ words) This September and October, movement artist Vivienne Rogis brings The Whole Cake to the ACT for the very first time, a decade after its original debut in Melbourne – and this time, it’s been completely reimagined for a new moment, a…...
Takeaway: Tales from the Flavour Superhighway
1+ week, 1+ day ago (300+ words) HerCanberra 12 Sep – 24 Oct 2026 Canberra Contemporary Art Space Takeaway: Tales from the Flavour Superhighway is an artistic project that explores ecological networks, food sovereignty, and decolonial cultural practices. Curated by Denise Thwaites and Mariam Ella Arcilla, Takeaway comprises an exhibition, knowledge-trading…...
The science (and heart) behind Running for Resilience
1+ week, 4+ day ago (491+ words) Fast forward to today and what began as a casual catch-up has blossomed into a much-loved local movement, drawing hundreds of Canberrans to weekly sessions across the city to pound the pavement, share a laugh and check in on each…...