Canberra is full of beautiful places to photograph for all different styles. The Owl’s Anastasia Krisenthal found a couple of locations that inspire creativity while encouraging your own exploration into the creative process and personal style.Continue readingA beginner photographer’s guide to Canberra
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It is an essential on a cold day. Rich and creamy, a sweet indulgence. It can be bought as a treat, or made with love at home. If you’re lucky, it comes with a marshmallow. It is the perfect winter drink. It is a hot chocolate.Continue readingThe search for Canberra’s best hot chocolate
When Kofi Osel Bonsu was a student in Canberra, he noticed a lack of unity and engagement amongst the African community. So he founded the Africa Festival in the Park and turned that sense of disconnection into a labour of love. Now in its fourth edition, the organisers run an action-packed event that starts mid morning and continues through into the night.Continue readingThere’s more to Africa than safaris: the Africa Festival celebrates culture from the continent
Turkish mosaic lamps have a long history that has evolved into the modern day. Influenced by the Ottoman Empire and Islamic art, these ornamental lamps are something to behold. Turkish mosaic lamps traditionally have bold-coloured glass tiles arranged in geometric motifs and are adorned in copper hardware. When lit up these lamps reflect beautiful patterns onto their surroundings. The Owl’s Anastasia Krisenthal tried her hand at making one.Continue readingFrom the Ottoman Empire to Canberra: trying a Turkish Mosaic Materclass
The Canberra art scene has been thriving in recent years, with a growing number of local artists making a name for themselves. One such artist is Levi Bourke, whose passion for art dates back to his childhood.Continue readingMeet Levi Bourke, a young Canberran artist
Welcome to your ultimate Groovin the Moo 2023 guide for the April 23rd music festival being held on Ngambri & Ngunnawal country. The Owl’s Tilly Bell will help you work out which stages to be at and when.Continue readingGroovin the Moo 2023: your ultimate guide
Canberra is set to have its first freestanding birth centre, thanks to the benevolent efforts of a young Canberra mum-of-three. Late last year, Abbie McMillan-Maher spearheaded the petition to establish a government-funded birth centre that would provide “a home-like environment allowing well Canberran women to give birth safely and supported by known midwives”. With over 500 signatures, Abbie’s petition was successfully tabled by Greens MLA Jo Clay in the ACT Legislative Assembly in February.Continue readingYoung mum pioneers ACT’s first freestanding birth centre
The 25th anniversary of the National Multicultural Festival proved again that we are all individuals part of the same big, beautiful world. And at the Festival, the bright colours blended together with the different smells wafting through the air, accompanied by loud and powerful sounds of instruments, created an atmosphere of joy.Continue readingMulticultural
Fresh off their first National Premier League (NPL) grand final victory in over 20 years, Monaro Panthers FC are eager to continue their winning ways heading into the 2023 season. Former assistant coach Ian Worthington will take over as head coach after the departure of Frank Cachia at the end of 2022. The Owl’s Dion Stergiopoulos sat down with Ian to discuss the hopes and ambitions for the upcoming season and how things have progressed both on and off the field.Continue readingMonaro Panthers FC head coach Ian Worthington reveals his team’s progress
It’s the first week of autumn but the sun is still shining so why not take advantage of all that there is to do and see in the capital this weekend? Here’s The Owl’s rundown of the Canberra scene for 3-5 March, 2023.Continue readingWhat’s on in Canberra: 3-5 March, 2023