Prost! Canberra is getting a new Oktoberfest event

You'll have two chances to don the lederhosen this year.

Stories from behind the frontline at Canberra Writers Festival

Former special forces soldier Bram Connolly will talk all things military.

The rise and rise of Tanya Hennessy

Tanya Hennessy's year just keeps getting better and better.

Boxer Bianca Elmir fights prejudice on all fronts

Fitting in has never been part of Canberra boxer Bianca Elmir's DNA.

Self-skippered Scandinavian picnic boats coming to Lake Burley Griffin

Imagine a leisurely cruise in a Scandinavian boat on Lake Burley Griffin with your own picnic and bottle of wine.

Music, art warm hearts at National Portrait Gallery festival

The cosy comforts of music, art and good company provided a warm antidote to a chilly weekend at the National Portrait Gallery's Winter Festival on Sunday.

A gripping and dramatic piece of dance theatre

• Dance review

The collaborative elements of music, design and lighting are visually and aurally stunning.

Stunning portrait looks like Africa, is actually Gungahlin

It looks like a freeze frame from a wild woman stare-off somewhere in the heart of Africa.

Painting country: rare Namatjira works on show at NGA

Painting Country is in many ways a survey of Namatjira's art and is spectacular in its scope and diversity.

Dealing with themes of war, history and horror

Two of these three exhibitions deal with World War II themes.

Where to stay toasty with a fireplace

Be lured out into the cold by the gentle crackle of an open fireplace.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

A modern reinvention of the classy grill restaurant

The grill at Marble and Grain puts forth red meat delights at value prices.

Braddon's restaurant-bar for gin lovers

Crowd-pleasing food and caring service on Lonsdale Street.

History on show at Chifley's Bar and Grill

The Kurrajong Hotel is a lovely place to sit on a cold winter evening.

On cloud nine at Natural 9

Cross the casino floor for modern Chinese food you won't find elsewhere in Canberra.