Australia's Old Parliament House made its own culture
Heather had unique access to Old Parliament House while she was growing up.
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David Ellery
David Ellery is a reporter for The Canberra Times.
The pride of the AWM is on the road again
They are literally the pride of the Australian War Memorial; the two stone lions guarding the entrance to the structure once stood on each side of the Menin Gate in the city of Ypres in Belgium. During World War I hundreds of thousands of Australian soldiers passed between them on their way to some of the bloodiest battles of a terrible conflict in 1917. 6,169 of the more than 13,500 who never returned disappeared without a trace. Their bodies disappeared without a trace, either blown to smithereens or sucked down in to the mud of Flanders. The lions, the last semblance of civilisation they ever saw, are now on their way back to Belgium for a short stay.
Revamped Royal Canberra Show draws a diverse crowd to EPIC
Passenger carrying buffaloes, a technology fair and a serious attempt to engage the many Canberrans born overseas have all contributed to what is expected to be a six-figure turnout for the 2017 Canberra show Royal National Capital Agricultural Society chief executive Ben Copeman has said.
Canberra family loses bid for Australian residency
Despite making a positive contribution to the welfare of disabled people in the ACT the Ingrams of Watson have been denied the right to stay in Australia.
Mustang mania roars into life
Ford's Mustang, the first of the "pony cars" that dominated the American performance market in the 1960s and 1970s, were the dream wheels of a generation. We talk to local baby boomers about their love affair with the iconic machines.
Werriwa Wiener dash claims world dachsund record
An impressive 154 dachsunds turned out for this year's dachshund races at the Bungendore Show on Sunday. Organisers claim this a record number of the little dogs in the one place at the one time.
Veterans advocate honoured for decades of service
Seriously ill Vietnam veteran and soldiers' advocate, Peter Ryan, touched by Australia Day honour.
Todd's second Summernats in 21 years a triumph over adversity
Not even losing the ability to walk was going to stop Todd Bulkeley from making a triumphant return to Summernats in 2017.
'Pull your heads in': Summernats organiser slams those playing 'blame game'
With family and friends of Luke Newsome, the first person to die in Summernat's 30 year history, still grieving their loss people rushing to judgement on social media aren't making it easier Summernats co-owner Andy Lopez says.
Christmas is a time for reflection say ACT bishops
Two of Canberra's most senior church leaders say Christmas is a time of reflection when all, even non-believers, should pause and take stock of their world.
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