Canberra Daily

10/11/2025

Canberra Liberals leader Leanne Castley and deputy leader Jeremy Hanson have announced they will step down from their positions, saying the decision is intended to give the party “the best possible chance of success in the 2028 election”.

In a joint statement issued on Monday, the pair said a vote would be held to elect a new leadership team, and that neither will contest any leadership positions.

Read more: canberradaily.com.au/canberra-liberals-leaders-castley-and-hanson-step-down

09/11/2025

Tributes are flowing for Australia’s “Golden Tonsils” John Laws, an influential talkback titan who resonated across national airwaves for more than 70 years.

A towering figure on Australian radio, John Laws died peacefully at home at age 90, his family said in a statement on Sunday.

Read more: canberradaily.com.au/tributes-pour-in-for-australias-golden-tonsils-john-laws

09/11/2025

Beautiful view of the moon over Canberra last night, created using image stacking and light editing.

📸 Wilson Au Yeung

08/11/2025

Aurora Australis glows over Canberra skies last night. Invisible to the naked eye but captured on camera from Lambrigg’s Lookout.

📸 Au Yeung

07/11/2025

✨ Spring into style at Canberra Outlet!

With Canberra’s bloom in full swing, it’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe.

Featuring BOSS and other top brands like Ralph Lauren, MJ Bale and Levi’s, Canberra Outlet offers formal, casual, and sporty pieces all under one roof.

From weddings and Fashions on the Field to weekend events, find stylish shoes, accessories, and versatile layers to suit every spring occasion.

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Canberra Outlet, now home to Boss, delivers everything from tailored suiting to laid-back streetwear, all in one stop.

07/11/2025

✨ Canberra’s vibrant SpringOUT Pride Festival returns in 2025 with over 40 bold and colourful events celebrating our LGBTQIA+ community.

From art exhibitions and sports to drag comedy and all‑ages concerts, there’s something for everyone to join, explore and belong.

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SpringOUT Pride Festival has started. Offering more than 40 events celebrating the capital's vibrant LGBTIQA+ community and welcomes everyone to join.

07/11/2025

🎓 Where community meets opportunity!

The Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is opening its doors for CIT Open Day 2025 - an exciting, hands-on event where future students, families, and the community can explore over 200 courses across creative, technical and professional fields.

From robotics and floristry to cookery, design, and healthcare, visitors can enjoy interactive workshops, live demos, tours and family-friendly fun at CIT Bruce and CIT Woden. It’s your chance to connect, discover and be inspired by real people and real opportunities shaping Canberra’s future workforce.

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The Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) invites you to explore your future at CIT Open Day on Friday 14 November, 1-6pm, at CIT Bruce and CIT Woden campuses.

06/11/2025

Just like the ABC TV show, Anh’s Brush with Fame, MP Bob Katter had not seen his finished portrait until today’s official unveiling, so both artist and sitter were sweating over the outcome.

Artist David Darcy called his model “Dirty Harry meets W***y Wonka” and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was incredulous that Mr Katter actually sat still long enough for a portrait.

“He’s also a little eccentric and unconventional,” Mr Darcy said. “He’s like Dirty Harry meets W***y Wonka. We love to watch him because we know eventually someone’s going to end up in a chocolate river.”

Mr Katter is the first politician to give an artist free licence to paint a portrait without any instruction.

“Bob is a unique individual – tough, rugged, no-nonsense, outspoken, tenacious, perplexing, and rambunctious. He is an unpredictable lone wolf, at odds with authority and bureaucracy,” Mr Darcy said.

Read more: canberradaily.com.au/bob-katters-big-reveal

06/11/2025

Remembrance Day at the Memorial.

Pause and reflect this Remembrance Day at the Australian War Memorial.

The Remembrance Day National Ceremony will commence at 10.45 am on 11 November at the Memorial’s Parade Ground.

Visit the Memorial’s website for more information.

https://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/remembrance-day

Remembrance Day On Tuesday 11 November the Australian War Memorial’s Remembrance Day commemorative program will include: Remembrance Day National Ceremony at 10.45 am on the Parade Ground Last Post Ceremony at 4.30 pm in the Commemorative Area The Memorial’s galleries, Commemorative Area and Cha...

05/11/2025

Spring has arrived in the Capital and with it, a fresh season of style at Canberra Outlet, now home to Boss. 🌸

From race days to weddings and everything in between, this edition explores how Canberra Outlet brings together premium labels like Boss, MJ Bale, Ralph Lauren, and Nike all in one destination to help you look sharp and feel confident this spring.

Discover the trends, textures and timeless pieces that define the season, plus expert tips on how to layer, style and elevate your wardrobe for every occasion.

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05/11/2025

Two thousand BMX riders will swarm Braddon this weekend for ACT Jam 2025, including kamikaze stuntmen from Nitro Circus, who are detouring from their world tour, not to perform but to witness the world’s best “high air.”

03/11/2025

Meet Dion Perry - whose journey from a routine GP visit to a life‑saving heart transplant is nothing short of incredible. After being diagnosed with viral myocarditis and enduring heart failure, he received a new heart in 2023 and now invites readers into his story of resilience and transformation.

One Man’s Journey of Being a Heart Transplant Recipient reflects not only medical courage, but also deep self‑reflection and hope. Dive into the full article on our website - link in bio!

When Crookwell author Dion Perry was 45, life was moving along as normal, until it suddenly wasn’t.