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With Canberra's winter lap lanes busier than ever and gym memberships stretched thin, the city's outdoor aquatic venues offer a surprisingly compelling cold-water alternative.
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The day's top Canberra stories in one short listen (0:33).
From a flat lakeside loop to a lung-burning ridge climb, here's where to put your boots on the ground this winter.
As midwinter mornings draw early risers outside, a quiet movement is growing across Canberra's parks and lakeshores, and the research says it's worth the alarm.
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A plain-English explainer on the main drivers of household costs in the ACT, how the city differs from the rest of Australia, and where to find the current official figures.
A general guide to how Canberra moves, from its broad arterial roads and bus and light rail network to the airport and intercity rail links that tie the capital to the wider region.
Complete guide to setting up electricity, gas, water and NBN internet when moving to Canberra. Compare providers and understand ACT utility options.
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