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Welcome back, Floriade! What would Canberra do without you, says Ian Bushnell.
14/09/2025

Welcome back, Floriade! What would Canberra do without you, says Ian Bushnell.

Who doesn't like to see splodges of colour emerge after a freezing Canberra winter? It takes a couple of weeks…

Zebra parents Johari and Tambo have welcomed a female foal at the National Zoo, and the community is now being asked to ...
14/09/2025

Zebra parents Johari and Tambo have welcomed a female foal at the National Zoo, and the community is now being asked to come up with a Swahili name beginning with Z, E, B, R or A. You've got until 19 September to submit your winning entry!

It’s been a week of double celebrations at the National Zoo and Aquarium with the arrival of a new zebra…

Unknown Number: The High School Catfish is one of the year's most interesting and frightening watches of the year, even ...
14/09/2025

Unknown Number: The High School Catfish is one of the year's most interesting and frightening watches of the year, even if it's third act struggles with carrying the momentum of the first two, writes Region film reviewer Jarryd Rowley.

'Catfishing' is a term used to describe someone who uses a fake or misleading profile to deceive a person. It's…

We've all had jobs we'd rather forget but Lyndon Keane reckons it’s difficult to whinge about them when you consider the...
14/09/2025

We've all had jobs we'd rather forget but Lyndon Keane reckons it’s difficult to whinge about them when you consider the working conditions of "rodeo protection athletes".

We’ve all had jobs we’ve hated to the point they nearly broke us. You know, those gigs where you end…

Tim Gavel has brought to life all sorts of sports for his listeners on ABC radio, but he now says it's time to hang up t...
14/09/2025

Tim Gavel has brought to life all sorts of sports for his listeners on ABC radio, but he now says it's time to hang up the mic and "open the door for a younger commentator".

One of the biggest voices in local sports radio will hang up his headphones for the last time at the…

A cool head goes a long way when buying real estate but there are plenty of other tips that can help you – and this buye...
14/09/2025

A cool head goes a long way when buying real estate but there are plenty of other tips that can help you – and this buyers' agent knows them all.

Canberra's property sector is unique. Our capital isn't just the political seat of Australia, it's also one of the world's…

It's spring! That means it’s time to get gardening! But hold your horses - if you want to get the most out of the warmer...
14/09/2025

It's spring! That means it’s time to get gardening! But hold your horses - if you want to get the most out of the warmer weather, you need to do it right. Luckily, we've got the experts right here with all the tips and tricks you need to make your garden grow. 🫛

The first month of spring is usually the time to plant pea seeds, allium seedlings, and continue garden preparations for…

A brutal night shift nearly cost Kirsten Macquet her life. Now she’s running her own booming Canberra landscaping busine...
14/09/2025

A brutal night shift nearly cost Kirsten Macquet her life. Now she’s running her own booming Canberra landscaping business - and has a word of advice for others who find themselves at the end of their tether.

CONTENT WARNING: This story refers to su***de. Nowadays, Kirsten Macquet starts her day at 7 am, with a coffee, and…

Sydney to Canberra and back, plus a week's worth of around-town driving ... and still 200-odd km left in the tank? Yep. ...
14/09/2025

Sydney to Canberra and back, plus a week's worth of around-town driving ... and still 200-odd km left in the tank? Yep. It has its issues, but there's plenty to like about this SUV newcomer from China, as Region motoring writer James Coleman discovered.

EVs are great. Around town. But as I've discovered, as soon as you dare step foot outside your home city…

The ACT Law Society is warning the community about the rise of unqualified practitioners and has shared the case of one ...
14/09/2025

The ACT Law Society is warning the community about the rise of unqualified practitioners and has shared the case of one person who got a job at a legal practice in Canberra after falsely claiming they had been admitted as a lawyer. Here's how to protect yourself.

Many seek a lawyer's advice to help them navigate the challenging moments of their lives, but if you unsuspectingly choose…

It's the jangle of the spurs that gives it away - the Majura Rangers, Canberra's only cowboy action shooting club, are h...
13/09/2025

It's the jangle of the spurs that gives it away - the Majura Rangers, Canberra's only cowboy action shooting club, are hitting the boards.

The jingle jangle of spurs is the first sound that lets you know Canberra's cowboy action shooters are nearby. The…

Welcome to Canberra’s strangest zoo ... in Forrest! It's home to elephants, pigs, sheep, a monkey - and a four-metre gir...
13/09/2025

Welcome to Canberra’s strangest zoo ... in Forrest! It's home to elephants, pigs, sheep, a monkey - and a four-metre giraffe. But not for much longer ...

Cool suburb. Needs more giraffes. It's what Brett Hayman and Lesia Newman thought shortly after relocating their family to the…

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