Canberra blood-lust for horror film The Furies
Canberra and the historic mining village of Bywong have provided the perfect scene for the filming of a horror film where “more blood” was the mantra of director Tony D’Aquino. The Furies, which will...
View ArticleCanberra International Film Festival presents: Bergman-Hitchcock @ NFSA
While the Canberra International Film Festival as we know it takes some well-earned rest with a view to return with a strong retrospective showing in 2020, there is still something for cinema-lovers to...
View ArticleLifestyle sanctuary on the capital’s doorstep
Pine Ridge, a treasure of a property, has just been released for sale in Sutton Village. Located at 41 Moorong Street, this five-acre lifestyle haven has it all: spectacular established gardens,...
View ArticleArc Organics puts the taste back in real food
Ask Claire Stewart about the taste of organic food and you don’t get an answer per se, you get a response akin to the feeling of eating the tastiest piece of fruit that you’ve ever eaten. That’s why...
View ArticleTuggers, Charny, Gunners – it’s all part of Can-bra
What’s in a name? Well, plenty if you hail from Gunners, Tuggers, Kingo or Belcompton. They are all well-known nicknames for Canberra ‘burbs (suburbs) – some of which tend to irritate but are now part...
View ArticleNSW Governor and ANU Vice-Chancellor drop in ahead of Twofold’s 40th birthday
There is no mid-life crisis brewing at Twofold Aboriginal Corporation. Instead, the organisation is approaching its 40th birthday celebrations with more energy, direction and vigour than ever. In the...
View ArticleCan you make a sustainable music career in Canberra?
I started out writing this story thinking it was going to be somewhat simple. I would remain objective and produce a clear, conclusive argument. Wow, I was wrong. Being a musician in Canberra, I...
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Let’s make New Year’s resolutions for a fairer and greener Canberra
What’s your 2020 vision? Photo: File. As we swelter through the last days of 2019, it’s time for reflection and to think about our aspirations for 2020 – the beginning of the third decade of the...
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Water wise kids – how you can help your kids to care for water
Use bath water on the garden. Photo: Icon Water. If your kids are too young to remember the millennium drought, there’s a chance they aren’t quite on board with how, and why, to use water responsibly....
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Double down for dinner with a difference
Would you like ants with your meal? Photo: Region Media. Edible bugs may be all the rage in this age of alternative proteins, but it’s still a little disconcerting to find my coriander carpeted with...
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Canberra comes to the rescue for Braidwood’s water supply
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr with QPRC Mayor Tim Overall (left) and Federal Member for Eden-Monaro Mike Kelly in Braidwood. Photo: Michelle Kroll, Region Media Braidwood’s dwindling water supply is...
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Man dead at Broulee believed to be from Canberra
The vehicle the man was driving following the suspicious death at Broulee on the weekend. Photo: Supplied, NSW Police. Homicide Squad detectives have released an image of a vehicle and are appealing...
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Insurance Council to host Canberra hail storm community meeting
Hail damage to a car following the hail storm on 20 January. Photo: ESA. Homeowners, businesses and motor vehicle owners affected by last month’s destructive hail storm can have their questions...
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Here are the new Canberra songs you have to hear this month
The new two song release from The Burley Griffin is an emotional one-two gut punch. Photo: Supplied. The Burley Griffin – ‘Make It Right’ / ‘Still Waters’ Evan Buckley of The Burley Griffin has quietly...
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