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Clonakilla winemaker Tim Kirk with his Syrah wine.

Birth of a blue-chip

Canberra's one and only blue-chip wine, Clonakilla Shiraz–Viognier, has a rival. And it's from the same winery. This is its story.

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The Arts Scene

About Town: social photos

From left, Courtney Bedford, of Duffy, Claire Winzenberg, of Bonython, Holly Wright, of Bruce, Maddision Breust, of ...

Cystic Fibrosis ACT’s Red Tie Soiree

A large crowd gathered for the Cystic Fibrosis ACT’s Red Tie Soiree to launch the 6500 Santa Speedo Shuffle held at the Southern Cross Yacht Club, Yarralumla.

The Canberra Guide

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.

Kid friendly: Jamie's Italian at Civic.

For Canberra kids

Here are some recommendations for our favourite child-friendly eating spots in Canberra.

Hopscotch in Braddon

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.

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Eating out

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.

In The City

Sending out a Mayday

Roshambo and D'Opus (Rowan Thomson and Ross Garrett) in full flight, performing live with fellow rappers and musicians.

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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