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A Canberra entrepreneur who lives with autism, ADHD, and PTSD just won a major award for helping others train assistance dogs. Her secret weapon? A golden retriever named Yoshi who she lovingly calls the real CEO.
Twenty-two-year-old Zach Bates just scored third place at Australia's iconic Bathurst 1000 race, starting from pole position in only his second attempt at the legendary event. The Canberra driver honored his late mother's memory with a podium finish that has his hometown rallying behind him.
Two artists spent years building 15 worlds inside vintage objects using millions of Lego pieces and 2,500 minifigures. The exhibition imagines tiny civilizations thriving in abandoned human relics, from a VW Beetle to a 76-year-old jukebox.
Six endorsed midwives in Canberra can now prescribe medications and order tests without making pregnant patients wait for a doctor's appointment. The trial aims to reduce appointment overload while juggling work and family demands.
A community art studio in Canberra has spent three decades proving that creativity belongs to everyone. Some artists love it so much they've been waiting 20 years just to get in.
A mobile medical clinic is expanding to Canberra, bringing free healthcare directly to people experiencing homelessness who often can't prioritize doctor visits. The volunteer-run service has already helped hundreds in Sydney and Melbourne with a simple promise: no questions asked, no one turned away.
A Canberra real estate agent who once lived on the streets is leading an army of volunteers to repair 20 vacant public housing homes for free. Jonny Warren wants families off the streets by Christmas, and hundreds of tradespeople are already joining his mission.
A culturally significant Canberra oval that has hosted everything from football matches to weddings is finally returning to Indigenous community control in 2027. After a decade of government promises, Boomanulla Oval in Narrabundah takes a major step toward coming home.
Australia's capital just locked in one of its biggest land deals ever to tackle its housing shortage. The agreement brings affordable housing and fresh infrastructure to thousands of future residents.
A Canberra youth orchestra received a surprise donation that could be a priceless 18th-century Spanish masterpiece. The mystery violin is now being restored to launch young musicians' careers.
Three new bulk-billing GP clinics are opening across Canberra this week, making healthcare free for thousands of residents who've been priced out of doctor visits. The move comes as only half of medical appointments in Australia's capital currently offer free service.
A small shopping precinct in Canberra is proving that community connection, not competition, creates thriving local businesses. While nearby centers struggle, Chisholm's "village mentality" is bringing neighbors together around coffee and fresh bread.