Hypnotic promise to ease the pain of labour

FOR many women, the words “giving birth” and “relaxing” hardly go hand in hand, but a Canberra woman believes the two can be synonymous thanks to a unique birthing practice. Mother of two, Jamie Hocking, has recently launched a hypnobirthing program in Macgregor, where mums-to-be can … Continue reading →

Gabby sets the starry-eyed straight

EACH year, Gabrielle Tozer is contacted by dozens of young graduates vying to land a spot in Australia's competitive magazine industry. The former Canberra girl, who has worked in editorial roles for glossy magazines such as “Dolly”, “Cosmopolitan” and “Girlfriend” for more than a … Continue reading →

What happens when robots go to school

ACT schools are breaking new ground by using pint-sized robots to spark students' interest in maths and science. Two walking, talking 60-centimetre humanoid robots, made by French firm Aldebaran, were acquired by a team of University of Canberra researchers last year to study human … Continue reading →

Retro is the new recycling

RETRO has had a “resurgence” in Canberra, says antique dealer Irina McKillop. For more than 20 years, McKillop has been collecting furniture and jewellery dating back to the 1950s for her Kaleen-based antique and collectables store, Ritzy Bits, and says business is booming more than … Continue reading →

Emily’s the new Face of Canberra Racing

WEARING a black and white Anthea Crawford dress and tangerine custom-made hat, 20-year-old Emily Dibden was crowned the Myer Face of Canberra Racing for 2014. The statuesque dance teacher and professional model, of Cook, beat 18 other hopefuls for the title and tells "CityNews" the win came as a … Continue reading →