Spy thrillers look 'pale by comparison' to the war waged on Canberra streets
The third and final volume of the explosive history on ASIO has revealed the extent of the espionage in the nation's capital
Raiders star's surprise engagement
A joyous Jarrod Croker has taken to social media to announce his engagement to girlfriend Brittney Wicks.
Canberra author L. J. M. Owen releases second novel
A semi-fictional version of Canberra has been brought to life again in local author L. J. M Owen's second novel, Mayan Mendacity.
Second time lucky for Morgan and Scott
Morgan Skillman and Scott Andrew were supposed to be married in 2015 - but someone objected.
Survivor Australia's Conner to star on All Star Family Feud
We haven't seen the last of Canberra law student turned Survivor Australia contestant Conner Bethune on WIN just yet.
Voices in the hall? Erratic weather forces change
The annual Voices in the Forest event is moving indoors this year because of concerns about the weather.
Zoo Group announce new managing director
Zoo Group has announced it has appointed Lorinda Wyatt as its new managing director.
Canberra weekender
Arts diary: the best of visual and performance art
What's on in Canberra's art scene from October 21
The Arts Scene
New exhibition celebrates work of F!NK designer
Robert Foster was a star in the art and design world, one whose light was extinguished too soon.
Quilty unveils new portraits at War Memorial
A trio of portraits by Ben Quilty at the Australian War Memorial show the unseen victims of war.
Testament to love in the face of fear, prejudice
Audiences are unlikely to see a finer production of this riveting and universally important play or more gripping and truthful performances from some of Canberra's finest actors.
Mutable Realities at Nishi Gallery evokes alternative reality
Throughout, the constant theme is the whimsical play between uncertain states of being, like the dictate of "shadow know your place!"
Charlie Sheard's paintings at Drill Hall Gallery are experimental
Sheard employs a combination of colours, a play with markedly different textures and heavily articulated shapes as a way to seduce the eye and to confuse the senses.
About Town: social photos
Opening Night of the 2016 BBC First British Film Festival
Crowds gathered for the premier screening of A United Kingdom on the Opening Night of the 2016 BBC First British Film Festival held at Palace Electric Cinema, Acton.
Canberra Repertory Society’s 2017-18 Season Launch
Theatre-lovers came out for the Canberra Repertory Society’s 2017-18 season launch in Acton, marking the company’s 85th year showcasing new and dynamic productions.
Webers Circus comes to town
Locals turned out for some carnival fun and wild west action as the Webers Circus rolled into Monash.
The Canberra Guide
30 of the best Canberra red wines for 2016
Canberra's 2015 vintage produced sensational reds. The quality – now in the glass for all to enjoy – justifies the superlatives sprinkled around like water at harvest time last year.
Canberra's best bakeries and cafes
Canberra is full of bakeries with great bread and pastries. Here are some of the best on offer.
Cheap eats around Canberra
We've rounded up some of the best meal deals around town.
For Canberra kids
Here are some recommendations for our favourite child-friendly eating spots in Canberra.
The guide to Canberra's bars
Where to get a drink in Canberra? We've got the answer for every situation.
Where to do baking and cake classes in Canberra
So you'd like to get creative with cake, or finally learn to make bread.Â
Best restaurants for 2015
As chosen in the Fairfax Good Food Guide for 2015.
City's best beer gardens
You know it's summer when you can sit in a tranquil garden and savour a refreshing drink and tasty food.
Our 10 best local white wines
Chris Shanahan picks the best Canberra white wines of 2014.
Our 10 best local reds of the year
Chris Shanahan picks 10 of the best Canberra red wines of 2014.
Six great high teas in Canberra
Where to get a lovely high tea in the ACT this spring and summer.
Great Canberra cafes
Some of our favourite cafes.
Hidden beaches
The top 5 best "secret" beaches on the NSW south coast.
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Eating out
Goodbye Tosolini's, hello Social & Co
Tosolini's is now Social & Co, which has slightly more of a post-work drinks feel.
Lao and Thai street food comes to Braddon
A noodle cart, Asian beer list, cheeky cocktails and a DJ for late-night dancing.
Kingston's newest restaurant
The newest restaurant in Kingston is Otis Dining Hall.
Ostani, Canberra
A classic public service watering hole with a menu to match in the Parliamentary Triangle.
Young and Frisky, Gungahlin
This southern American style pub in Canberra's north offers fried chicken, rum and whisky fit for Frank Underwood.
In The City
The Culture kings at Dionysus
Josephine Huynh pays a visit to the boys behind cultural development organisation Dionysus, to talk about its plans to ignite Canberra’s events scene and artistic. endeavours.
Lil&Emm; born from shared love for fashion and design
In part one of a series on Canberra business duos, Josephine Huynh talks to Lily Giles and Emma Knieriem about their intimates and swimwear label Lil&Emm.;
Pip & Lou creating a 'beautiful mess' of desserts
In part three of a series on Canberra business duos, Josephine Huynh talks to Camille Young and her daughter Evangelique from dessert designer Pip & Lou.
boyandgirlco gives pallets a new lease on life in furniture
In part two of a series on Canberra business duos, Josephine Huynh talks to Anita and Carlo Krikowa from furniture and homewares company boyandgirlco.
In the City: Issue 25
Touch or click here for the full edition of the latest In the City magazine.
Latest Canberra Life
New exhibition celebrates work of F!NK designer Robert Foster
He was a star in the art and design world, one whose light was extinguished far too soon.
Canberra author L. J. M. Owen releases second novel Mayan Mendacity
A semi-fictional version of Canberra has been brought to life again in local author L. J. M Owen's second novel, Mayan Mendacity.
Spies waged a secret war on the streets of Canberra, author of new book on ASIO says
It was the secret war being waged in Canberra's bars, parks and streets that makes today's spy thrillers "pale by comparison".