Latest news from Canberra.
Finance
A plain-English guide to renting in Canberra: what weekly rents cost across suburbs, how the ACT bond and lease system works, and the tenant protections that apply under the territory's tenancy laws.
25 July 2026written 26 June 20264 min read
Sport
The club stands out among Canberra community options as residents seek social sports amid strong weekly participation rates.
25 July 2026written 15 July 20261 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): canberra.urbanrec.com.au, seearsworkwearroundabout.com.au
Community
A $1 million fund for lead-contaminated properties in nearby Captains Flat highlights environmental risks across the ACT and surrounding areas.
25 July 2026written 3 July 20261 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): abc.net.au
Technology
With a new TAFE centre and industry partnerships, the capital builds its defences, but human error remains the greatest risk.
25 July 2026written 16 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): auit.com.au, cyber.gov.au, cit.edu.au +3 more
Wellness
Guidelines on sleep duration, temperature and routines support better rest for adults and active people.
25 July 2026written 18 July 20261 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): hw.qld.gov.au
Community
From white-sand beaches to alpine peaks, heritage villages and cool-climate vineyards, here is how far you really have to drive
25 July 2026written 25 June 20264 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): australia.com, visitnsw.com
Sport
Athlete development programs at Canberra High School and Canberra Grammar School are directing students into club-level competition while School Sport ACT coordinates the routes.
25 July 2026written 15 July 20261 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): canberrahs.act.edu.au
Finance
Expansion in Canberra’s commercial property sector is influencing employment opportunities and workforce dynamics across the city.
25 July 2026written 13 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): civium.com.au, propertycouncil.com.au
Property
Franklin leads Canberra suburbs in rental yields as investors target units near Gungahlin Town Centre.
25 July 2026written 8 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): realestate.com.au
Property
Gross yields are ticking up, but investors chasing returns in the ACT are discovering the sums are more complicated than they look.
25 July 2026written 4 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): homelending.au
Property
While national capitals face price pressure, Canberra's resilient $835k median and shifting buyer preferences are reshaping which suburbs offer genuine opportunity.
25 July 2026written 2 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): aussie.com.au, allhomes.com.au, region.com.au
Finance
The sector's scale, northern concentration and limited local access to one visitor hub shape everyday choices from shopping to networking.
25 July 2026written 15 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): act.gov.au, tourism.act.gov.au, posapt.au +4 more
Lifestyle
From Braddon boutiques to local markets, here’s how to dive into Canberra’s vibrant fashion offerings this season.
25 July 2026written 12 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): australia.com
News
From Northbourne Avenue to the school zones of Gungahlin, everyday Canberrans say the case for slowing down is personal, and long overdue.
25 July 2026written 5 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): region.com.au
Community
The capital maintains Australia's highest per-capita count of hatted restaurants alongside established casual precincts and weekly markets.
25 July 2026written 16 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): hercanberra.com.au, gourmettraveller.com.au, telegraph.co.uk +1 more
Lifestyle
While international capitals struggle with densification and car-choked cores, Canberra’s original 1912 vision remains a singular outlier in global urban planning.
25 July 2026written 5 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): theguardian.com
Wellness
Nearly half of all Canberrans live with a chronic disease, but the ACT's preventive health strategy is helping residents take control of their wellness through free services and local programs.
25 July 2026written 18 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): act.gov.au, act.gov.au, act.gov.au +5 more