Julie Samaras

Aug 20, 2024 | canberradaily.com.au | Julie Samaras

Brittany Higgins’ alleged rape in parliament was a devastating, incomprehensible and appalling act, former foreign affairs minister Marise Payne has told a defamation trial. Senator Linda Reynolds is suing her former staffer Ms Higgins, claiming her reputation was damaged by a series of social media posts containing mistruths -including that she mishandled the response to the rape allegation.

Aug 7, 2024 | canberradaily.com.au | Julie Samaras

While fans were disappointed when Missy Higgins postponed the Canberra leg of ‘The Second Act Tour 2024’ due to ill-health earlier this year, turns out it was well worth the wait. Australia’s indie-pop sweetheart took the sold-out crowd at Canberra Theatre last night (7 August) on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, making us laugh with her hilarious, self-deprecating banter and feel all the feels thanks to her mostly autobiographical song-writing genius.

Jul 13, 2024 | canberradaily.com.au | Julie Samaras

In 2025, the Canberra Balloon Spectacular will take place from 15 to 23 March, separating it from the Enlighten Festival, which runs from 28 February to 10 March. This move increases the chance for near perfect balloon flying conditions and is supported by the flight crew and pilots who attend. Additionally, the Canberra Balloon Spectacular will move back at its original home, the John Dunmore Lang Lawns, East, West, and North Lawns.

Jun 21, 2024 | canberradaily.com.au | Julie Samaras

Canberra crowds are notoriously tough critics, so it was no small feat for the Canberra Symphony Orchestra to elicit a well-deserved standing ovation from the majority at last night’s special presentation of Handel’s Messiah. After near sell-out concerts two years ago, the CSO decided to reprise their performance of this uplifting masterwork, which they present at Llewellyn Hall on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 June.

Mar 17, 2024 | canberradaily.com.au | Julie Samaras

As the national capital, Canberra tends to punch above its weight when it comes to galleries and iconic institutions for visitors and locals to explore. And as the bush capital, our fair city also offers heaps of natural beauty for us to enjoy close to where we live, work or play. With the cost-of-living crisis continuing to bite, we’ve rounded up five ideas for things to do and places to go in the heart of Canberra that will cost you nothing or next to nothing.