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Well jingle my bells, the Christmas in July Festival is back for another year

4 days ago | hercanberra.com.au | Erin Cross

Grab your Santa hats and start practicing those Christmas carols, because Canberra’s Christmas in July Festival is back for 2025 and it’s looking more magical than ever. Did someone say ‘Lakeside raclette’? Taking place in a brand new lakeside location, the popular event will be running for four festive days this year, as it transforms Patrick White Terrace into a winter wonderland, complete with sweeping views of Lake Burley Griffin.
A wild desert adventure, an underground rave and a Middle Eastern feast: introducing the Euphrates Warehouse Party

4 days ago | hercanberra.com.au | Erin Cross

Imagine if a wild desert adventure and an underground rave had a baby and that baby threw a party. That’s the concept behind the Euphrates Warehouse Party. And with live DJs blasting downtempo beats and techno, fire performances, henna artists, a mouthwatering Middle Eastern feast and more, it promises to be an unforgettable night where community, creativity, and culture converge.
How Netball ACT's Marie Little Shield Program empowers women with intellectual disabilities

4 days ago | hercanberra.com.au | Erin Cross

For many Australian women, playing netball is almost like a rite of passage. From standing outside on cold winter mornings to comparing player positions with personality traits (it’s almost better than comparing star signs), many young people have bonded over the team sport – and with over 1.2 million men, women and children all over the country playing it, it’s no surprise that it’s also the number one participation sport for Australian girls.
Meet the 15-year-old Canberran representing Australia on the futsal world stage

1 week ago | hercanberra.com.au | Erin Cross

In a remarkable journey of resilience and determination, 15-year-old Misha Baker is kicking (and saving) goals as she prepares to represent Australia in the Montesilvano Cup in Italy this July. And she’s the only girl from the ACT playing for Australian under-15’s futsal squad.
Seven things to do in Canberra after dark (that aren't clubbing)

1 week ago | hercanberra.com.au | Erin Cross

When the sun goes down, Canberra comes alive – but what can you do if hitting the dance floor isn’t your thing? Luckily, there’s plenty happening in the city to keep you entertained. From where to find late-night bites to indoor activities that don’t stop when the sun drops, here’s your guide to Canberra after dark. Because sometimes you need the cover of dark to really unleash your inner Beyonce and depending on the vibe you’re looking for, there are plenty of places in Canberra to belt out a set.
Five casual gluten-free dining options in Canberra

1 week ago | hercanberra.com.au | Erin Cross

No gluten? No problem. Here are five laid-back eateries in Canberra serving delicious gluten-free food. If you’re looking for a new casual dining destination that accommodates gluten-free dietary requirements, plenty of places in Canberra deliver flavour without compromise. From Mediterranean feasts to late-night ramen cravings, these five casual hotspots are worth booking into.
How Story Dogs is helping primary school students have a paws-ative reading experience

1 week ago | hercanberra.com.au | Erin Cross

This is a story that will get your tail wagging – a heart-warming initiative is bringing furry friends into local schools to help students transform from reluctant readers to confident bookworms. Changing lives one story at a time, Story Dogs is a national volunteer organisation providing reading support for primary school children by bringing pet dogs into schools and libraries for specialised one-on-one sessions. And it doesn’t get more adorable than children practising their reading to dogs.
Want to cook but don’t know how? Fiona Lynch-Magor is just the teacher you need

1 week ago | hercanberra.com.au | Emma MacDonald |Emma Macdonald

Every morning of their lives together, Fiona Lynch-Magor and her husband Richard would begin with a conversation about what they were going to cook and eat together that day. In a way, Fiona is keeping that connection to her beloved late husband, by chucking in a traditional Public Service day job and opening her own cooking school, Food for Taught.
15+ cafes, bars and restaurants to revisit in the city

1 week ago | hercanberra.com.au | Erin Cross

Consider this your essential guide to dining through the light rail disruption. Because it’s never been so important to support local hospitality businesses. As construction barriers rise and parking spaces vanish, our beloved city restaurants are fighting to stay afloat until 2028. Don’t let a little construction dust keep you from these culinary treasures – grab your walking shoes and appetite, because supporting local has never tasted so good.
Survivor Brenda, finding her voice to speak out against sexual violence at 75

1 week ago | hercanberra.com.au | Emma MacDonald |Emma Macdonald

Trigger warning: This story discusses sexual assault and rape. At 75 years of age, Brenda Colbourne is an unlikely convert to tattoos. Yet this Canberra retiree now proudly sports several of them. Survivor is emblazoned across one forearm – testament to her surviving multiple sexual assaults from the age of 14 through to a rape with injuries at age 25. The former enrolled and registered nurse has “I Have a Voice” on her right hand, and “I Will be Heard” on her left.