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Alice Cooper is touring Australian in October 2017 for his 40th anniversary national tour.

Alice Cooper is coming to Canberra

Prep the black eyeliner and the fake blood - Alice Cooper is heading to Australia for a national tour, and he's coming to Canberra.

Terminated lease puts fate of ANU cafe in hands of the Gods

The owner of The Gods Cafe and Bar has accused the ANU of acting unlawfully.

Bothers Scott and Tim McAlister at the Weetangra Cemetery. The cemetery is one of the locations which will be a part of ...

Heritage Festival helps cyclists uncover Canberra secrets

What better way to check out some of our best heritage sites than on your bike?

Jeff Carrick and his mate Nick Tonkin spied the sheep while fishing near Casuarina Sands.

On the lamb: Rogue sheep baaadly in need of a haircut

Move over Chris the sheep, you might have some competition from Fred and George.

The NewActon homepage by ED, is a finalist for The Webby Awards for best homepage.

Canberra digital agency ED. finalist in The Webby Awards

A Canberra digital agency could be sharing the stage with teams from Apple, Uber and Airbnb.

Selina Rose Walker, 36, from Wanniassa has been named as the 2017 Barnardos Mother of the Year.

Selina Rose Walker named ACT Barnardos Mother of the Year 2017

Proving that giving birth is only one way to become a mother.

Children were delighted when they found Easter bunnies on the baggage carousel at the Canberra Airport.

Easter egg gesture at the Canberra Airport delights passengers

There was a surprise waiting in baggage claim at the Canberra Airport this week.

7 things to do this weekend in Canberra, April 21-23

The Jane Austen Festival is on this weekend as part of the National Heritage Festival.

Our pick of what to do in Canberra this weekend.

Tom Rowney, Untitled, 2017 in Tom Rowney and Zeljko Markov - A joint exhibition at Canberra Glassworks.

Patterns defining form and space

This exhibition by two artists shows not only their appreciation of the materiality of their chosen media but an understanding of traditional skills of craftsmanship.

Melbourne band Georgia State Line performing at the National Folk Festival on Monday. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The folk festival's not over until the disco lady sings

Close to 47,000 people partied at the National Folk Festival over the weekend.

William Zappa will perform his adaptation of The Iliad at The Street Theatre.

Homer's Trojan War live on stage

The Iliad is being enacted over three performances by three actors.

Monique Bartkowiak won the Folk Alliance Australia Young Performer of the Year award at Canberra's National Folk Festival.

Folk festival begins international journey for Monique Clare

Rising folk musician Monique Bartkowiak spent double for the flight to the festival

Timothy Dashwood, left and Kate Mulvany in Bell Shakespeare's Richard 3. Photo David James McCarthy.

Kate Mulvany memorably devilish in Richard 3

Theatre review

Kate Mulvany is dangerous in this Belle Shakespeare production .

Pip Spence, Toby Gifford, Caroline McGregor, and Cat Cullen.

National Folk Festival

Large crowds gathered for an Easter long weekend of music, dance and entertainment at the National Folk Festival held at EPIC.

From left, Sophie Dumaresq, of O'Connor, Frazer Brown, of Downer, Ella Morrison, of Downer and Leah Graham, of O'Connor.

Electric Avenues at Haig Park

Braddon’s Haig Park was filled with music and art at the Electric Avenues experience as part of the You Are Here Arts Festival on April 7.

Australian Running Festival 2017

Crowds flock to Old Parliament House in Parkes to kick off day one of the Australian Running Festival.

There's more to Canberra than Parliament House, but it's still an impressive building to look at.

So you're moving to Canberra: top tips for our newest residents in 2017

Each year in January, Canberra sees an influx of new public servants and students starting new jobs, new courses, and essentially starting new lives.

Look back at the 2016 Canberra restaurant scene

It has been a booming year for the restaurant and hospitality scene in Canberra - barely a week went by without a new venue springing up.

Our top 20 favourite Canberra restaurants

To round out the year, the Canberra Good Food team has put together a 'top 20 favourite restaurants' list. Here it is in alphabetical order.

It's been a good year for Canberra's red wines.

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.

Food and Wine Sweet Bones Bakery in Londale Street, Russell and Emily Brindley. The Canberra Times 12 March 2013 Photo ...

Canberra's best bakeries and cafes

Canberra is full of bakeries with great bread and pastries. Here are some of the best on offer.

Grease Monkey's Dirty Bird Burger–- on Tuesdays if you buy one, you get a drink free.

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.

Alex Heslop in the upstairs bar at the Westside shipping container village.

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.

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.

Yalumba Wines is undergoing a major transition in management ranks and inside the boardroom.

Our 10 best local reds of the year

Chris Shanahan picks 10 of the best Canberra red wines of 2014.

Power eating: Platters prepared for Floriade members and guests at Parliament House.

Six great high teas in Canberra

Where to get a lovely high tea in the ACT this spring and summer.

Jamie Morris behind the counter at Gus' Cafe in Civic.

Hidden beaches

The top 5 best "secret" beaches on the NSW south coast.

Elk and Pea gets a fresh new look and menu

This Latin American stalwart has been given a makeover, including a new menu.

Our top 20 favourite Canberra restaurants

To round out the year, the Canberra Good Food team has put together a 'top 20 favourite restaurants' list. Here it is in alphabetical order.

Pop of colour: Caramelised white chocolate, brik pastry and strawberry sorbet.

Temporada tempts the tastebuds

This hidden restaurant is one Canberra secret that isn't well-kept.

Karniyarik - lamb-stuffed eggplant with yoghurt garlic sauce.

Ottoman is still top of its game

You get the feeling that Ottoman refines a dish, gets it right, then sticks with it.

Co-owner Nick Jennings in the new-look 38 Espresso at Kingston Foreshore.

38 Espresso gets a makeover

Kingston Foreshore stalwart 38 Espresso has had a makeover, and while they're still all about the coffee, there's a whole lot more to the cafe now.

Local hip-hop duo D'Opus and Roshambo have been a fixture of the Canberra music scene for more than a decade. Thomas McCoy caught up with the two performers, producer Ross Garrett (RG) and rapper Rowan Thomson (RT), at a Civic café to learn more about their creative journey.

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