Lights shone down at iCompete Natural’s (ICN) Canberra competition, and all contestants claimed their glory with bodies built from sweat and dedication. From the movie-worthy beach body physique to pure lean muscle, bodybuilding pushes athletes’ bodies to extremes.Continue readingSword trophies, $5 protein meals, and the strongest smoulder in Canberra
As a child raised by Gen X parents, I am one of many in my generation that have been given a second-hand nostalgia for the 80s and 90s. It may come as no surprise then, that one of my top picks for a rainy Saturday night rewatch is Jim Henson’s cult classic film: Labyrinth. 2026 marks its 40th anniversary, and despite being born almost 20 years after its release, this film is one of my absolute favourites.Continue reading‘Labyrinth’ 40 years on: a Gen Z perspective
After 17 years in the Legislative Assembly, Shane Rattenbury is calling time on his political career, closing a chapter that has shaped Canberra’s approach to climate policy, justice reform and cross-party collaboration.Continue readingShane Rattenbury on climate, collaboration and leaving politics
The National Film and Sound Archive (NSFA) is an institution tasked with preserving our audio-visual history. The archive faces unique challenges as it looks to maintain an extensive collection of Australian culture for years to come. Curator Andrew Boyer is among those fulfilling this mission.Continue readingPreserving cultural memory at Australia’s national audio-visual archive
Dancing in a dark room with strangers is a truly singular experience. But it’s something that happens every week around the world, all thanks to No Lights No Lycra.Continue readingDance like nobody’s watching (literally)
The Cancer Council’s Relay for Life events are the largest fundraisers for cancer research in the world. Despite the scale of these events, the relay has an undeniably personal and harmonious atmosphere. This year’s ACT Relay for Life was held at the AIS and was a great success.Continue readingCancer Council’s Relay for Life: community spirit with a cause
Matt Frawley has returned to Canberra this year, having called time on his professional career within the NRL and Super league. Matt’s career spanned over 9 years, including stints at the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs, Huddersfield Giants, Canberra Raiders and Leeds Rhinos. Frawley’s playing days aren’t completely over however, taking on the role of captain-coach for the Gungahiln Bulls in the Canberra Raiders Cup.Continue readingFrom stadium lights to local fields: Matt Frawley’s grassroots homecoming
La Dispute’s album, ‘No One Was Driving The Car’, marks a notable return to their storytelling style after the disappointment of Panorama. Including standout tracks like Man with Hands and Ankles Bound, which showcase descriptive lyricism, and Steve, addressing deep and serious themes.Continue readingLa Dispute reclaims their edge in ‘No One Was Driving The Car’
On a Friday night in Canberra, I stepped into Breakr, a rage room where stress is taken out on plates, glass, and anything else they put in front of you. What began with hesitation and guilt quickly turned into something unexpectedly freeing. Between safety gear, flashing lights and crates of breakables, the experience blurred the lines between chaos and control. Continue readingSmashing stress: inside Canberra’s Rage Room experience
Ready Player One was good when it came out, and it’s still good now. In the 15 years since it’s been published, a movie adaptation directed by Stephen Spielberg was released, and a sequel novel was also published.Continue readingA nerd’s dream: ‘Ready Player One’