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Six books by Canberra authors you need to read

Erin Cross — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 20:15:58 +0000

There’s something about reading a book by a local author. It’s an escape from reality and a connection to home, a celebration of literature and local arts. And trust us...

Triple Olivier Award-winning West End play EMILIA on its way to Canberra

HerCanberra Team — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 20:18:03 +0000

From the West End to Canberra, the ground-breaking triple Olivier Award-winning stage show EMILIA will perform at Canberra Theatre Centre in December. Inspired by 17th-century poet and revolutionist Emilia Bassano –...

Turn ISO into “I sew!”

HerCanberra Team — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 20:15:35 +0000

Experiences of lockdowns, work from home orders and isolation has inspired many of us to get creative. We've found new ways to entertain ourselves from the safety of our own...

Stealthing: Most people don’t know it’s rape

Sienna Parrott — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 20:10:31 +0000

When it happens to you, it can be devastating. Violating. Traumatising. But did you know it’s also rape? I’m talking about stealthing – the non-consensual removal of a condom during...

Yum Cha on a Friday? Schedule your lunch break accordingly.

Georgie Burgess — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 20:28:12 +0000

Friday is clearly already the best day of the working week, but it’s about to get even better with Yum Cha at Natural Nine—and it's starting this week. Oh,...

Loaded hot chocolate, a Christmas gin bar, and Santa visits: this is one Christmas in July fundraiser you can’t miss.

Erin Cross — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 20:25:38 +0000

Grab your ugly jumpers and Santa hats—this is one event that’s sure to jingle your bells. Canberra’s favourite festive shop is bringing their Christmas in July fundraising event back for...

Black tie, BABBA and brilliance: you won’t want to miss UC’s Night of Nights

HerCanberra Team — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 20:10:46 +0000

What are you up to on Friday 29 July? Not much? Well, it’s not too late to block out your calendar for the University of Canberra’s (UC) inaugural Night...

This Changes Everything puts young Canberrans centre stage

Elaine Obran — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 20:10:44 +0000

"Exciting, desperately hopeful, thought-provoking." This is how Director Jordan Best describes the Echo Theatre's latest youth-based production, This Changes Everything. The brainchild of playwright Joel Horwood, the script stands on...