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World-class rowing – and a lakeside festival – gliding to Canberra’s newest beach

Emma Macdonald — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:30:45 +0000

Did you know that a bevy of Olympians and World Champion rowers are descending on our shores at the end of this month to race for some of the...

Who says Halloween is just for kids? Here are 15+ spooky events for adults in Canberra

Erin Cross — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:27:22 +0000

Ready to get your spook on? This Halloween-themed event guide has something for anyone looking for a frightfully good night out. Read on to find out how to have a fa-boo-lous...

Sci-fi under the stars? Outdoor movies come to Mount Stromlo Observatory

Erin Cross — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:25:51 +0000

There's nothing like spending a balmy evening under the stars – but how about watching a movie on the iconic 74-inch dome of Mount Stromlo Observatory? This spring and summer,...

Erewhon who? Where to find some of Canberra’s best smoothies

Erin Cross — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:24:17 +0000

Craving a pimped-up smoothie? 2026 is the year of loaded drinks, and while matcha still seems to hold the title when it comes to speciality sips, there’s a contender...

Europe is back on our doorstep: your guide to five cities worth booking now

HerCanberra Team — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:23:50 +0000

Qatar Airways is returning to Canberra Airport from 9 December – and so are daily flights from Canberra to Doha, connecting us to more than 170 destinations worldwide. Which means...

I Run For Her and the Canberra Sunday Runners team up to say NO to domestic violence

Abby Hext — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:20:36 +0000

In support of Got Your Back Sista, local marathon runner Amanda Kennedy is calling out to other Canberrans to be the change they want to see. Canberra loves to get...

Canberra becomes the stage in new independent film – Blank Slate City

Emma Macdonald — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:15:48 +0000

Canberra has long been called quiet after dark, or worse. But a new independent film asks what happens when local musicians refuse to accept that reputation. Blank Slate City, directed...

“Absolutely amazing”: the Canberra connection to this year’s Sydney Affordable Art Fair

Tia Priest-Willimott — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:15:05 +0000

If you happen to find yourself at this year’s Affordable Art Fair in Sydney, keep an eye out for the image decorating the banners and posters. The work is by...