The Canberra Balloon Spectacular will return to its original larger location in 2025.

The Royal Canberra Show is back with a fresh program of entertainment and activities.

The Enlighten Festival is returning with old favourites and new additions to the program.

Skyfire will return on Saturday 15 March 2025.

This annual crowd favourite will take place from 15 to 23 March 2025.

The much-loved festival will return to the city centre on 7–9 February 2025.

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

The festival has been named Best Community Event.

The project has taken another step forward with Multiplex the successful tenderer.

The South Tuggeranong Health Centre and Southside Hydrotherapy Pool are a step closer for Canberrans.

There are plenty of ways to prepare and protect yourself against getting sick this season.

What a nurse wants you to know about workplace violence and unacceptable behaviours.

ACT Health has launched three new initiatives around reproductive, maternal and child health and wellbeing.

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services ‘Cottage’ program will relocate to a brand-new facility in Lyons in 2026.

New and improved facilities will support the important services provided at the precinct.

Increased protections for people who access and are conceived using assisted reproductive technology (ART).

The project has reached a significant milestone.

The new hospital in Bruce is another step closer.

The Coombs centre provides 24/7 specialist care in a brand-new service for the ACT.

Winter may be almost over, but there are still plenty of bugs around.

Canberra Hospital’s new building – including the hospital's new entrance, reception and Emergency Department – is now open.

The dedicated children’s emergency area in the new Canberra Hospital ED has children and families front of mind.

Safewards is a program that helps make wards a more positive place to be.

It’s quick and easy to join the Australian Organ Donor Register and potentially transform lives.

There are three new rehabilitation robots at the University of Canberra Hospital.

Stellar Step UP! Step Together is a new program of dance and movement classes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Where to find what in the Critical Services Building.

Canberrans aged 45 to 49 can now request a free cancer screening kit.

The centre is expected to be complete in early 2026.

Work to build three new stops extending the city to Commonwealth Park has started.

These are the upgrades and projects happening across Canberra.

The ACT Government sold the land to Capital Property Group for $66 million (ex GST) through a public tender process.

The bridge will transform the Molonglo Valley region.

A new project will add new shops and services, more housing, business opportunities and parklands to the area.

We asked for your favourites as we prepare playground upgrades in Tuggeranong, Belconnen and Gungahlin.

An interim park will open in 2025 while the permanent park is built.

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.

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

The upgrades will improve safety and reduce congestion.

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

A new playground catering for all ages has been officially opened in Coombs.

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

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

Construction is underway on multiple upgrades along the Tuggeranong Foreshore.

New First Nations culturally inclusive early childhood initiatives will assist educators and young learners.

ACT primary school students will be able to attend a free camp at Birrigai during their primary school years.

The ACT’s 92^nd public school has welcomed its first cohort of students.

Everything you need to know to prepare your family

CIT’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Educational Centre of Excellence is moving to CIT Bruce.

The new Parent Portal app is now available to all ACT public school families.

Keen to become a paramedic, Lawson is an Australian ASbA of the Year finalist.

The Future of Education Equity Fund helps eligible families with the cost of education essentials.

All ACT public schools with preschool to year 2 students are now receiving extra funding.

The groundwork has been laid and new school buildings will be constructed over the coming months.

From August, students at five ACT public schools can access free breakfast and lunch three days a week.

The milestone brings it another step closer to completion.

Canberra’s Early Years Engagement Officers help empower families to play active roles in a child's learning journey.

Miles Franklin primary students welcomed local writer Jack Heath as part of an annual reading challenge.

A groundbreaking school program is helping increase female participation in the construction industry.

The first sod has been turned at the school, marking the beginning of construction.

Two Canberra schools and a much-loved volunteer will feature on the ABC TV show on Friday 17 May.

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

The school’s name is now official, following a plaque unveiling, Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony.

Brighte Pathways scholarships give young women a pathway to success in the industry.

The Sport and Recreation Investment Scheme is helping sport, recreation and community clubs improve facilities.

Women’s Shed Canberra's Sunita Kotnala has been recognised for her work empowering ACT women.

Canberrans’ right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment is now enshrined in law.

Concerned about someone? Whether it’s a family member, neighbour or colleague, there is help available.

Three impressive Canberrans have been recognised for their contribution to the lives of women and girls in the ACT.

Understanding the restorative justice process in the ACT.

The WESP supports multicultural Canberrans to find meaningful employment.

Access Canberra has started a 12-month trial of an Auslan interpreting service.

One particular name took out the top spot for both dogs and cats.

There is a new number one for boys, while a favourite returns as the top girls’ name.

From finding a home to finding the best coffee, this list covers it all.

Tenants experiencing domestic and family violence can break their lease immediately.

Keep these tips in mind when purchasing and returning items.

The exterior of the iconic Canberra buildings is being restored.

It’s a treasure trove of Canberran history, and it’s available to the public.

A new accessible concrete bike path will help kids build cycling skills and road safety awareness.

Keeping your family, pets and property safe this season is easy with these simple ideas.

Queers Past is now available, assisted by Capital of Equality grant funding.

The Arboretum received two wins at the Canberra Region Tourism Awards.

The 2024 Young Canberra Citizen of the Year Award recipients have been announced.

For Katrina, driving a bus is the best job in the world – until it’s not.

The new ticketing system will go live on buses and light rail from Wednesday 27 November 2024.

The latest ACT Infrastructure Plan update sets out a long-term vision for Canberra’s transport future.

The active travel route will better connect the inner north to the city.

The cycle lane is addressing overcrowding along the popular Bowen Drive route.

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

If your driver licence is up for renewal, you can now get a reminder sent directly to your mobile.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Additional funding will help extend the Garden City Cycleway.

There’s construction and maintenance activity happening across the region.

Ways to declutter your home without spending a cent.

Every day staff work hard behind the scenes to enhance the safety and efficiency of ACT roads.

Veolia will partner with the ACT Government to design, build and operate the new Hume facility.

Here’s what you need to consider before you add a pet to your family.

Sanctuary Creek in Gungahlin offers unique options for Canberrans.

Lanyon Marketplace and Calwell Group Centre are receiving upgrades.

Discover the books that really resonated with Canberrans this year.

Work is complete at both Macquarie and Kippax shops, while improvements at Evatt shops remain underway.

The upgrades currently taking place will address access, safety and parking issues.

Revisit some upgraded favourites or find something new.

The world-first discovery was grown from seeds found at the base of the Brindabellas.

From coffee cups to clothing, here are some items that do not belong in your recycling bin.

Adopt-A-Park supports more than 95 registered volunteer community groups.

A 650 metre loop path will be built in this popular Belconnen space.

The Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection pilot is being expanded.

The park provides a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities for local residents.

The Birth of a Child Newborn Enrolment Trial is assisting parents.

A new Libraries ACT program brings Canberrans together to share the joy of stories read aloud.

Funding is available for projects that help to cool Canberra’s suburbs.

The ACT continues to lead the nation with EV uptake.

Here is your guide to seeing wildlife in the bush capital.

A climate-wise garden can lower the temperature around your home, helping you save energy and reducing your cooling bills during the hot months.

Learn how to spot these iconic creatures in your neighbourhood.

Dr Bjorn Sturmberg’s work explores how electric vehicles and batteries can integrate with the power grid.

Vehicle-to-grid smart chargers allow electric vehicles to supply power back to the grid in an emergency.

The concrete has been replaced with native plants and grasses to improve water quality and habitat.

New funding will expand Canberra’s network of electric vehicle chargers.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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