Newcastle maritime collection faces storage crisis
Newcastle's nationally significant maritime heritage collection is homeless as its lease expires in March 2026. Councillors clash over accountability and solutions for the 8,500-item cache.
Newcastle's nationally significant maritime heritage collection is homeless as its lease expires in March 2026. Councillors clash over accountability and solutions for the 8,500-item cache.
Explore Canberra's vibrant live performance scene. From Smith's Alternative's eclectic gigs to jazz at Molly, find your perfect night out with our local venue guide.
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Newcastle's 8500-item maritime heritage collection is at risk with no storage solution secured just months before its council-funded lease expires in March 2026. Read the latest.
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Our detailed review of Vice in Canberra's Odgers Lane. Discover if this sexy, speakeasy-style steak restaurant lives up to the hype, from bone marrow starters to 40-minute rib-eyes.
Canberra's netball fans face disappointment as the AIS Arena's transformation into an ice hockey rink for the Canberra Brave leaves no suitable venue for elite netball matches during the 2026 season.
Discover LOVING exhibition at Canberra Museum featuring 4000 historical photos of male couples from 1850s-1950s. Opens December 6 alongside local queer portraits.
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Canberra's annual Pack the Bus campaign returns, aiming to collect 15,000 donated items for families in need this Christmas. Find how you can donate across the city until December 12.
Canberra's iconic Cube nightclub, a pillar of the city's LGBTQ+ community, announces its final closure on December 31, 2025, marking the end of an era for nightlife in the capital.
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The Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo opened to the public, drawing 40,000 visitors. See King Tut's treasures and 7000 years of history in one spectacular location. Plan your visit today!
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ACT Policing's targeted raid in Moncrieff reveals sophisticated indoor cannabis cultivation operation with hundreds of plants seized in ongoing crackdown on drug activity.
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European transport giant FlixBus launches budget-friendly coach services between Canberra and Sydney, offering competitive $9.99 tickets and challenging Greyhound's market dominance with modern amenities and frequent daily trips.
Canberra's beloved ScaleACT model railway exhibition marks 25 spectacular years with an expanded show featuring incredible layouts, workshops and family activities at EPIC this September.
Discover rare native plants and exotic species at CIT Bruce's upcoming plant sale. Perfect for Canberra gardeners looking to enhance their landscapes with sustainable flora.
Frustrated families at Radford College are considering withdrawing students as the prestigious Canberra school announces another significant fee increase, leaving parents questioning the value of private education.