Your Guide to Canberra's Best Live Music and Performance Venues
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.
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.
Fremantle Council has voted to change planning rules, requiring new small bars to seek approval to address noise issues. Find out what this means for the port city's nightlife.
Discover why Canberra's Boat House restaurant, with over 30 years of service, defies the 'bad view' dining rule. Our review of the $92 three-course lunch reveals impeccable service and classic, high-quality dishes.
A damning review finds Queensland's lack of a reportable conduct scheme allowed a paedophile childcare worker to abuse 65 kids over two decades. Read the shocking details.
Plans for a new 79-place Montessori childcare centre on church land in Lake Heights have been submitted to Wollongong City Council. The development includes a shared underground car park and church upgrades. Read the full details.
Code of conduct complaints at Newcastle City Council have doubled in two years, costing ratepayers over $62,000. Nine complaints were lodged, with four still pending. Read the full report.
Get ready for festive fun at the South Canberra Community Markets this Saturday, 10am-2pm. Enjoy Santa photos with pets, farm buggy rides, kids' crafts, stalls, food, and live music, all supporting local youth charities.
A Perth childcare centre has been hit with a $32,000 fine after a five-year-old boy was left alone on a locked bus. The State Administrative Tribunal found multiple breaches of national law.
A new analysis reveals the priciest and most affordable streets in the ACT, with Forrest's Arthur Circle leading the luxury market. Discover the key drivers and surprising affordability findings.
ASIC chair Joseph Longo tells Senate estimates the regulator cannot investigate all complaints, defending its 2021 response to concerns about Brindabella College's former owners. Read the full details.
Canberra's new Embassy CBR has opened in the Sydney Building, transforming from a cocktail bar to a nightclub. Owners aim to capture a global vibe amidst light rail construction challenges.
Qatar Airways has landed in Canberra for the first time in over five years, becoming the capital's second international carrier. The return flight signals a major boost for tourism and local travellers seeking global connections.
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.
A proposed 94-place childcare centre in Fairy Meadow requires a rule variation as it's within 500m of three service stations. The DA outlines plans for two-storey use and traffic management. Read the full details.
Early childhood educators across Australia celebrate second pay rise with up to $200 weekly increase. Learn how this historic wage boost impacts the childcare sector.
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.
Uptown Vibes, a popular all-day dining venue in Canberra's Braddon, has permanently closed its doors just seven months after opening. Discover the reasons behind this sudden closure and what's next for the location.
Nominations are now open to find Geelong's top kindergarten or childcare teacher for 2025. Discover the inspiring educators and cast your vote to recognise their incredible work.
New research reveals Canberra home buyers need over 8 years to save a deposit, though housing affordability shows steady improvement. Discover the key factors driving this positive trend.
Geelong's school crossing supervisors filed 62 safety complaints in just 4 months, raising urgent concerns about student and worker protection. Read the investigation findings.
Australian small businesses face rising threats from predatory lenders. Learn how to verify AFCA membership, spot dangerous loans, and access free help to protect your enterprise.
An experienced educator reveals how unrealistic childcare ratios and profit motives are pushing the sector to breaking point, compromising child safety and development.
Fremantle's beloved music venue Freo.Social secures $150,000 federal grant for sound-proofing upgrades, ending closure threats from noise complaints. The historic venue can now continue hosting 200+ shows annually.
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.
Cuddles Early Learning in Byford fined $50,000 after toddler escaped into traffic. Learn about the safety failures and court ruling that demands immediate improvements.
The City of Stirling is trialling sound-reducing measures like astroturf and acoustic fencing at outdoor basketball courts following resident noise complaints. Discover the pilot plan.
Over 100 Newcastle families are desperately seeking childcare after Darby Street Early Learning Centre announced its December closure. Parents face limited options during the worst possible time of year.
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.
WA's Environmental Protection Authority opts against formal investigation into Burswood race track noise complaints, citing insufficient evidence of environmental harm.
The first residents are set to move into Geocon's new 330-apartment Grande on London development in Canberra by Christmas. Apartments from $587,000 remain available.