One Nation has surged in popularity in 2026. Though Pauline Hanson’s right-wing party might seem out of place in generally left-leaning Canberra, recent data says otherwise. Polling from July predicts a 14% swing towards One Nation. But what do current members of the Legislative Assembly make of Hanson’s party? Would they work with a One Nation MLA, if elected in 2028?Continue readingOne Nation in Canberra: Here’s what ACT MLAs think
Fiona Carrick and Thomas Emerson’s success have raised questions about the future of independents in Canberra; a city with a long but patchy relationship with those not representing parties. Continue readingWhat’s the deal with Canberra’s independents?
While the “Feast of Flowers” was designed to draw eyes down to the curated gardens of Commonwealth Park, thousands of flying-foxes had crowds pointing to the treetops instead. The Owl’s James McDermott sat down with ACT Wildlife Flying-fox Coordinator Stephen Bartos to discuss the impact of Floriade on the Commonwealth Park Flying-fox colony.Continue readingFlying-foxes bring a touch of Halloween to Floriade
Laura Nuttall is the ACT’s youngest politician and a Gen Z representative, and she’s proving that while young people are under-represented in Australia’s parliaments, they are coming up. The Owl’s Jessica Menace sat down with Laura Nuttall to discuss her political journey and what she hopes for the future of her generation.Continue readingMeet Laura Nuttall, ACT’s Youngest Politician
With climate change making our environment more uncertain than ever before, young activists are determined to take collective action. The ‘Climate. Nature. Us’ youth activism event hosted by Landcare and the HEAL Network provided a space for passionate young people to find solutions to ‘eco-anxiety’, tackling the global issue with a hopeful outlook. Continue readingEco-Anxiety and the young ACT advocates speaking up
The Biennial 2026 Bingham Cup and Amanda Cup celebrate the LGBTQI+ community in Rugby and are to be held in Brisbane in August, with player Jack Egan joining UCFM’s ‘Monday Matchup’ to talk about the upcoming event.Continue readingBrisbane to host gay and inclusive Rugby World Championships
The Canberra Roller Derby League’s home season started off in May with a bang. The Surly Griffins went up against defending champs, the Red Bellied Black Hearts. Both teams sported new captains and new skaters to battle each other.Continue readingCanberra roller derby season starts with a bang
For some, a career is a way to make money, a way to simply support their lifestyle. For Allister Mills, his job is a way to express his creativity. His career has led him to being the Curatorial Coordinator at the National Library of Australia. Allister explains why exhibitions at the NLA are so important as well as providing some background on the ongoing ‘Remembering the War’ exhibit, and took us through what led him to this stage of his career.Continue readingA curious mind remembers the war
For someone who has always been more reader than gamer, picking up a video game for the first time can feel like learning a new language. Over 20 hours, The Owl’s Kiara Lucock set out to review three different video games to discover how the gaming world would welcome an inexperienced gamer.Continue readingFrom flipping pages to smashing buttons: a new gamer reviews three games
Everyone knows Batman’s origin story, but what about how Batman ends? ‘Batman: The Dark Knight Returns’ explores that idea through Batman’s final battles. To this day, ‘Dark Knight Returns’ is one of the most famous comic books ever written, even 40 years after its release.Continue readingThe perfect ending: ‘Batman: The Dark Knight Returns’