A friend I shared a room with many years ago had a poster on her wall of John Everett Millais’ ‘Ophelia’. I remember being utterly mesmerised by this piece, with its rich colours and exquisite detail. Every time I looked …
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Celebrate spring in the Canberra region at the Tharwa Bush Fair. Organised by the Tharwa Preschool, this fun family day out in the country includes: 1. Market stalls selling local arts and craftsRead more…
As a mum of two young preschool kids, I completely appreciate the number of playgroups and activities in Canberra for this age group. It is heartening to see the number of grandparents that also attend these children’s’ groups and activities. …
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The natural world is a fascinating area that is very easy to talk about from a variety of perspectives. This is why the Thursday Talks run by the Friends of the Gardens at lunchtime have become so popular. The talks …
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Beautiful gardens AND art – what more could you want? The Visitors Centre at the Australian National Botanic Gardens is a beautiful space for taking in an art exhibition. The centre regularly features exhibitions in fine art, photography, craft, sculpture and …
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Wattle you think of the Botanic Gardens Wattle Walk? It’s impossible not to notice the profusion of yellow lining many of Canberra’s roads, and popping out of suburban reserves and parkland at the moment. For most of the year, you’d …
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Children’s stories at Canberra’s stunning Botanic Gardens Children love stories at the best of times, but stories told against the stunning native bush backdrop of the Australian National Botanic Gardens become even more magical. Read more…
A treat for lovers of literature Calling all aspiring authors, reading enthusiasts and those who just want to enjoy some intelligent conversation. The Canberra Writers Festival is back for another year with a stellar line-up of events such as conversations …
Three unique events to celebrate Shine’s 20th anniversary The 90s was the decade for iconic Aussie films, such as Muriel’s Wedding, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, and of course, Shine. Now all of these films are commemorating their 20th …
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May Gibbs’ classic characters take to the stage Having grown up with author and illustrator May Gibb’s Snugglepot & Cuddlepie stories, I was very excited to discover this stage adaptation created for a new generation of children. The Canberra Theatre …
