The temperature is dropping but there’s plenty happening across the city.

What’s happening at the Australian War Memorial and how to get there.

One of Australia’s favourite musicals, Chicago, will open in Canberra in September.

From dawn until dusk, there’s plenty of fun to be had.

The event’s program is packed with breathtaking illuminations, entertainment and family fun.

Ngaiire, Citizen Kay and Taikoz will headline the festival on the weekend of 16–18 February.

A day of festivities on 3 February will acknowledge the park’s rich history and exciting present.

Ride and rock at Australia’s biggest celebration of horsepower.

Canberra markets are the perfect opportunity to shop Christmas gifts while supporting local businesses.

The festival has taken home the top prize at Canberra Region Tourism Awards.

The floral displays extend beyond Commonwealth Park as part of Floriade Community.

The festival has been named Best Community Event.

Final preparations are underway in Commonwealth Park ahead of Australia’s biggest celebration of spring.

Football fans can come together and get behind the Matildas in the third place play-off of the World Cup.

Crew members from two ships, the USS Canberra and HMAS Canberra, will parade through the city’s streets on Sunday, 23 July.

Discover Canberra's new arts and innovation festival celebrating creativity, experimentation and ideas.

Experience Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and entertainment on Monday 29 May.

Learn more about the law and its role in our community this ACT Law week, 8-12 May 2023.

The Royal Canberra Show returns to Exhibition Park from 24-26 February 2023 with a packed program and something for everyone.

The National Multicultural Festival will return to Glebe Park and Canberra CBD from 17 to 19 February 2023.

Intensive care patients at Canberra Hospital will be cared for in a new ICU from late August.

The ACT Government has partnered with Women’s Health Matters to offer no-cost abortions at two general practices.

New state-of-the-art theatres have been unveiled in the Critical Services Building, which is on track to open later this year.

With development approval and the head contractor confirmed, the new pool is another step closer.

Construction is on track for the building to open later this year.

There are over 360 new nurses, midwives, junior medical officers and allied health graduates.

Upcoming building demolition will make way for a new facility for pathology and other clinical services.

The ACT Government continues to invest in health infrastructure, services and staff to meet future needs.

Steps to help keep yourself, family and friends healthy during hot weather.

Canberrans who already use an oral contraceptive pill may be able to obtain a re-supply of their contraceptive at one of five participating pharmacies as part of a new trial.

Construction is underway on modernised southside mental health service facilities for children and teens.

The ACT Government has taken the next step in its harm minimisation approach to the use of illicit drugs.

Canberrans are invited to have their say on the services they would like to see in the new centre in Conder.

Canberra’s nurse-led Walk-in Centres are set to join the national network of Medicare Urgent Care Clinics.

The Canberra Hospital has provided health care to the Canberra community for 50 years.

The development application for a new health precinct in the inner north is now open for feedback.

The state-of-the-art machine boosts the medical imaging capabilities at the Canberra Hospital.

A new health centre in Conder will give residents access to tailored services, closer to home.

An ACT Health Research Innovation Fund grant has helped ANU researchers set up Canberra’s first Brain Cancer Biobank.

Select pharmacies will be able to treat and prescribe antibiotics for uncomplicated urinary tract infections.

Changed traffic conditions will be in place from 13 May, as part of delivering light rail to Woden.

The upgraded playground includes nature play elements and equipment for all ages.

The upgrades will help to make the area safer and more enjoyable for the community.

The Banambila Street playground has been updated and includes features for all age groups.

The design emphasises safety, community connection and character.

Work on the 200-metre-long bridge and road approaches has begun.

The upgrades will improve safety and reduce congestion.

Work is underway to make the area safer and more enjoyable for the community.

Planning is progressing on three of Canberra’s major precincts – in the city, Bruce and at EPIC.

Work will commence on the new $150 million office development in mid-2024.

Canberrans are invited to provide feedback on draft designs for a new playground in Watson.

Construction is underway on multiple upgrades along the Tuggeranong Foreshore.

All three replacement pedestrian bridges in the Umbagong District Park have opened to the community.

The development application for the main building at CIT Woden has been approved.

The new type of light rail track will be made from grass and other low-lying plants.

The new high school in Kenny has been named in honour of Wiradjuri woman and activist Shirley Smith.

The Taylor school can now accommodate up to 600 more students.

Upgrades are on the way for Evatt, Lanyon, and Calwell local shops.

The National Capital Authority has granted Works Approval for extension of light rail to Commonwealth Park.

Hospital infrastructure and community health are the focus of the ACT Government’s Infrastructure Plan.

Joel Copeland aims for every child to have access to high-quality music education.

The new high school in Taylor will be named after Ngunnawal Elder Aunty Agnes Shea.

Families can enrol now to receive an offer from 29 July 2024, allowing easier planning for the year ahead.

Poppy Chalmers, ACT Australian School-based Apprentice of the Year 2023, found her ideal career pathway.

How parents and teachers can work together to help kids avoid harmful online experiences.

Canberrans are invited to submit their names for three public green spaces on campus.

Important future skills development, particularly in electrical trades, will help prevent skills shortages.

Funding has been provided to 1225 Canberra families through the Future of Education Equity Fund.

View a flythrough showing how the school will look once work has been completed.

The new preschool to year 6 school is expected to open for the 2026 school year.

Parents and carers will be able to streamline their school administrative tasks with a new portal being rolled out this year.

Kaleen High School’s Blair Merton has returned to teaching after 15 years in the Australian Army.

More than 80 year seven students will arrive at the new Gungahlin school.

The campus will have the latest technology and digital learning tools.

Everything you need to know to prepare your family.

Cyrus Wren has gone from strength to strength with an Australian School-based Apprenticeship.

A new mobile phone policy will come into effect from term 1, 2024 across all ACT public schools.

The school’s preferred design has been finalised and DA approval is being sought.

The Education update of the ACT Government’s Infrastructure Plan has been released.

The national awards showcase best practice in vocational education and training (VET).

Community consultation has begun on a 10-year plan to make Canberra a great place to grow older.

ACT Discrimination Act amendments will help ensure all Canberrans have equal access to quality services.

While working at Access Canberra, there have been multiple times Paige has had to terminate a call.

A school principal talks about the global pandemic and its impact on educators, their students and school communities.

As paramedics for the ACT Ambulance Service, Debbie and Xain say no two days are ever the same.

Lela wants to maintain libraries as safe and welcoming places for people to visit.

The Strategy aims to support Canberrans with disability to fully and equally participate in community life.

A selection of fun ways to get involved this ACT Youth Week.

Events and activities not to miss at the Canberra and Region Heritage Festival: 13–28 April.

Featuring everything from Floriade to Mooseheads, the game captures the essence of the ACT.

The Canberra Region Visitors Centre led the awards for the industry.

Roundabout Canberra founder and CEO Hannah Andrevski has been recognised for her work.

The Gold Awards recognise the contributions of those who’ve lived or operated in Canberra for 50 years.

Each of the women is inspiring positive change for Canberra’s women and girls.

The ACT Women’s Awards will be announced on Thursday 7 March.

Within the ACT public service, 64.6 per cent of employees identify as female. We speak to five of them.

From the smallest tree to the main buildings, Lanyon Homestead is being lovingly restored.

Simple, trustworthy information is key for ACT Children and Young People Commissioner Jodie Griffiths-Cook.

The ACT Government will make period products in more locations over the coming months and years.

Funding will support Canberra athletes to achieve their Olympic and Paralympic aspirations.

The ACT’s new public transport ticketing system is expected to launch in November.

Small tweaks to your routine can equal big savings.

Canberrans can view the new prototype, made from grass and other low-lying plants, at the National Arboretum.

A major works contract has been signed for the delivery of Light Rail Stage 2A City to Commonwealth Park.

E-scooters are a fun and convenient travel choice, just remember to be a safe and considerate rider this season.

Canberra’s light rail system has met another passenger milestone.

Four new electric buses are hitting the streets, supporting cleaner, quieter bus services in north Canberra.

The growing electric fleet helps the ACT move towards a low-emissions future.

A temporary road over London Circuit will ensure two lanes of traffic are maintained during peak hours.

Park safely and legally and avoid a fine.

An online tool helps to compare the total cost of ownership of models of electric versus petrol or diesel vehicles.

Another 94 electric buses are set to join Canberra's public transport network.

ACT drivers must declare long-term or permanent medical issues that may impact driving.

Construction ramps up on a side-track over London Circuit in preparation for the delivery of Light Rail Stage 2A.

Active Streets for Schools stencils can be found around ACT schools to help students get to school in the safest and easiest way possible.

Works Approval for Stage 2A of the light rail network now open for public comment.

Catching public transport in Canberra is about to get easier with MyWay+.

Leaving something on the bus needn’t cause panic, with Transport Canberra staff doing their utmost to get it back to you.

Canberra’s growing electric bus fleet has received a funding boost for new charging infrastructure.

With Christmas parties and summer celebrations ahead, Canberrans are reminded to be safe and considerate when riding e-scooters.

The former head gardener of Floriade shares his best advice.

The best places to explore with your four-legged friend.

From brush-cutting to laser spraying – discover how the City Presentation Team works to keep Canberra weed-free.

Work has begun on Gungahlin’s third fenced dog park.

The best spots in Tuggeranong to explore with your dog.

Bunya Pine seeds are the latest to be added to the nursery’s seed bank, for the future greening of Canberra.

The competition-standard half-pipe is expected to open early in the second half of the year.

Gungahlin locals – with two legs and four – will soon have even more places to have fun and relax.

It takes a big effort from a team of people to keep Canberra clean and safe.

Reluctant readers can gain confidence reading aloud to specially trained dogs in a calm, supportive environment.

From gardens to gravel and everything in between.

Find out how the ACT Government safety tests the city’s playground equipment.

There’s a lot that goes into determining the collection at Canberra’s libraries.

Upgrades are taking place at Point Hut Point playground and Alston Street playground.

What started as a love of gardening turned into a long career for Raymond Russell.

Florey Primary and the community now have access to a range of great new recreational facilities.

Further investment will help enable more people to walk and ride across the city’s extensive path network.

The draft Environmental Impact Statement for Canberra’s FOGO facility is open for community feedback.

He’s been waiting for over 300 days to find his forever home.

Your Libraries ACT card unlocks a range of free resources.

The batteries will increase solar capacity in the electricity network and allow more households to connect to rooftop solar.

Explore environmentally conscious ideas that are specific to Canberra’s climate.

Reducing waste reduces pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, but it’s also a good way to save money.

Canberrans can now apply for funding to turn climate change, sustainability or environmental project ideas into reality.

There are a series of gardening workshops teaching people how to grow produce year-round.

Casey Market Town has four new electric vehicle charging bays.

Eight eastern bettongs have been released in Mulligans Flat.

The new wetland will help to remove harmful nutrients before they enter Lake Ginninderra.

The ACT ParkCare volunteer programs bring together passionate Canberrans to conserve and protect local nature spaces.

Canberrans are being asked to comment on a vision for Sullivans Creek which will re-naturalise concrete waterways.

Two new huts will be built in Namadgi National Park in remembrance of two heritage-listed huts destroyed by fire.

Canberrans can have fruit netting replaced for free to protect native wildlife from population decline.

The World Wildlife Fund has ranked the ACT second in Australia for protecting tree habitat.

Several projects to improve stormwater quality in the Tuggeranong Valley have been announced.

Applications are now open for the 2023-24 Community Garden Grants program.

New funding has been announced for the installation of shared rooftop solar on multi-unit apartments.

Help protect the community and the environment while you stay warm this winter.

Canberrans can reconnect with their favourite nature and wildlife spots in Namadgi National Park.

The newly restored West MacGregor Grasslands will help increase the habitat for the Golden Sun Moth.

Review plans on a new raingarden to improve the quality of storm water entering Canberra’s waterways.