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Canberra news — June 2026

Every story we published in June 2026.

1. Finance · 25 June 2026

   Rates, land tax and the leasehold system: how ACT property charges work

   A plain-English guide to general rates, land tax and Canberra's 99-year Crown lease system, and where to find the official numbers

2. Finance · 25 June 2026

   Beyond the public service: the industries that drive Canberra

   Canberra is famous for its federal departments, but the capital's economy runs on a much broader mix of defence, research, technology, construction and tourism

3. Finance · 25 June 2026

   ACT Rental Guide 2026: Renting in Canberra and How the Tenancy System Works

   A plain-English guide to standard tenancy terms, your rights as a renter, and where to turn when something goes wrong in the ACT

4. Finance · 25 June 2026

   Starting a Business in the ACT: Registrations, Licences and Where to Get Help

   A practical guide to getting an ABN, registering a business name, sorting your ACT licences and finding free local support in Canberra

5. Finance · 25 June 2026

   Buying in the ACT: the leasehold system explained

   Why Canberra property comes with a 99-year Crown lease instead of freehold, and what the purpose clause means for buyers

6. Finance · 25 June 2026

   Where Canberra works: a guide to the city's town centres, precincts and coworking spaces

   From Civic and Barton to Belconnen, Bruce and Gungahlin, here is how Canberra's working geography fits together and where to find a desk

7. Community · 25 June 2026

   The essential Canberra: top attractions for first-time visitors

   A first-timer's guide to the capital's landmark six, from the War Memorial and the National Gallery to the view from Mount Ainslie

8. Federal · 25 June 2026

   Why Canberra Is the Capital of Australia: How the Federal Government Shaped the City

   From a line in the Constitution to the Parliamentary Triangle and the public service, the Commonwealth is woven into how Canberra was built and how it runs

9. Community · 25 June 2026

   Canberra's Seasonal Events Calendar: Floriade, Enlighten, Balloons and Truffle Season

   A season-by-season guide to the capital's biggest annual events, from spring blooms at Floriade to winter's prized black truffles

10. Community · 25 June 2026

    Day trips from Canberra: the coast, the snow and the country

    From white-sand beaches to alpine peaks, heritage villages and cool-climate vineyards, here is how far you really have to drive

11. Federal · 25 June 2026

    A local's guide to Parliament House and Canberra's national institutions

    How to make the most of the free museums, galleries and the working seat of government that sit within walking distance in the Parliamentary Triangle

12. Community · 25 June 2026

    Free Things to Do in Canberra 2026: Parks, Museums, Galleries and No-Cost Events

    From world-class national collections to lake loops, bush lookouts, native gardens and weekend markets, Canberra rewards anyone happy to spend nothing

13. Community · 25 June 2026

    Best Things to Do in Canberra on a Rainy Day (Free and Budget Options)

    From Questacon to the National Gallery, 10 indoor activities for wet weather in Canberra, most of them free

14. Community · 25 June 2026

    Canberra with kids: a guide to the best family days out

    From hands-on science at Questacon to a miniature world at Cockington Green, here is how to fill a weekend with the family in the nation's capital

15. Community · 25 June 2026

    The best walks and lookouts around Canberra

    Four of the capital's most loved climbs and lakeside loops, from Mount Ainslie at sunset to a flat lap of Lake Burley Griffin

16. Community · 25 June 2026

    Staying Active in Canberra: Pools, parkrun and the Great Outdoors

    A practical guide to keeping fit in the capital, from free Saturday parkruns to public pools and the city's vast network of shared cycle paths

17. Community · 24 June 2026

    Family friendly things to do in Canberra

    Events the whole family can enjoy around Canberra.

18. Community · 24 June 2026

    Live music in Canberra

    Gigs and concerts on around Canberra in the weeks ahead.

19. Community · 24 June 2026

    Markets and makers in Canberra

    Local markets and maker fairs coming up around Canberra.

20. Sport · 18 June 2026

    From Local Club to National Stage: How Canberra Athletes Reach the Top

    Canberra's unique combination of strong junior clubs, quality coaching and the Australian Institute of Sport creates one of the most effective athlete development pipelines of any city in the country.