Christine Butler was six when Girl Guides first sparked her interest in 1968. And this year she's been recognised as the Queanbeyan Citizen of the Year for her work with Guides. NICK OVERALL tells the story.
Local charity HelpingACT is back on the road thanks to more than $30,000 raised by the Canberra community to replace their conked-out food delivery van.
WHILE the numbers of people wanting a pet skyrocketed during covid, months out of lockdowns many dogs are now being surrendered by their owners, writes NICK OVERALL.
CHARITY organisation HelpingACT has supported hundreds of Canberrans through its free food delivery service but now Canberrans are supporting it, reports NICK OVERALL.
A RESIDENTS' action group who say they weren’t told about the installation of sewerage units in their local park and district are calling for a halt to the project out of concerns for health, biodiversity and indigenous heritage.
A NEGLECTED, unlocked, public housing unit in Wright left vacant and trashed for months is causing nearby tenants to fear for their safety as squatters use the space.
The contention around Australia Day grows with each passing year and now, says NICK OVERALL, more than ever, it’s important to ask the question, what is the history of Australia Day and does it have a future?