Canberra Stamp Duty: Save Thousands vs Sydney and Melbourne
ACT stamp duty concessions help Canberra first home buyers save tens of thousands compared to NSW and Victoria. See exact costs for $500k properties.
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Schools and Education in Canberra: Universities, Schools and Training
A general explainer on how the ACT's universities, vocational providers and school systems fit together, and how families and students find their way through them.
Healthcare in Canberra: Hospitals, Services and Where to Go
A practical, general guide to Canberra's public and private hospitals, primary care, emergency options and the role of health care as a major local employer.
Canberra's Property and Housing Market: Prices, Rents and What Drives Them
A plain-language guide to how the ACT's housing and rental market works, what shapes demand and supply, and where the affordability pressures sit.
Canberra Apartments Add Infrared Saunas to 2026 Wellness Push
Recovery amenities like infrared saunas and cold plunges move from boutique gyms into residential buildings across the capital.
Canberra's First Luxury Wellness Club Opens in Belconnen
The Lawson introduces hotel-grade amenities including pool, infrared sauna, and yoga studios-a first for ACT residents seeking premium wellness.
Buying property in Canberra: stamp duty and the upfront costs explained
A plain-English guide to the upfront costs of buying in the ACT, from conveyance duty to inspections, and the concessions that may reduce the bill.
Canberra's Economy Explained: The City's Biggest Industries and Where the Jobs Are
A durable guide to how Australia's capital makes its living, from the public service that anchors the city to the research, health and tech sectors that round it out.
Renting in Canberra 2026: Costs, Bond Requirements and ACT Tenant Rights Explained
A plain-English guide to renting in Canberra: what weekly rents cost across suburbs, how the ACT bond and lease system works, and the tenant protections that apply under the territory's tenancy laws.
The Canberra property market, explained
A plain-English guide to how Canberra property works: the forces that shape it, the leasehold land system, the difference between houses and apartments, and where to find current median data.
When Hillary Clinton came to Canberra
The former US Secretary of State headlined a women's leadership summit in the capital alongside Julia Gillard, in conversation with journalist Leigh Sales.
Where Was Apex Filmed? The Netflix Thriller Filmed Near Canberra and the ACT
Charlize Theron's survival thriller Apex was filmed in the rugged gorges on Canberra's doorstep, including Ginninderra Falls. Here is exactly where the ACT appears on screen.
Liv Hewson: the Canberra-raised actor behind Yellowjackets' Van
From Hughes and Alfred Deakin High to Hollywood, the non-binary actor and playwright has become one of Canberra's most successful screen exports.
Emma Carey: the Canberra woman who survived a 14,000-foot fall
After her parachutes failed over Switzerland in 2013, the Canberra local was told she would never walk again. She walked within months, and turned the story into a bestselling book.
ACT delays long service leave expansion for hospitality and beauty sectors
Hospitality, accommodation and beauty businesses face a six-month wait for portable leave protections due to sector pressures.
Luxury Apartments Canberra: The Lawson Country Club Living
The Lawson redefines luxury apartments in Canberra with an exclusive wellness club membership. Discover pools, gyms, and lifestyle amenities that rival country-club living.
Canberra Apartments Add Rooftop Terraces at The Lawson
Shared rooftop spaces are reshaping apartment living in Canberra, offering buyers extra outdoor room beyond their walls.
New Apartments Belconnen: The Lawson by Lake
Discover The Lawson, 244 new luxury apartments in Belconnen beside Lake Ginninderra. Country-club-style amenities redefine Canberra apartment living.