As the 2022 Federal Election fast approaches, The Owl’s Lara Stimpson sat down with the Member for Canberra, Alicia Payne, to find out how Labor would tackle issues such as the cost of living, climate change, and aged cared should there be a change in government.Continue readingIt’s go time: 15 minutes on the eve of an election with Alicia Payne MP
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Only a few days until we’re allowed to turn on our heaters! But there’s lots on in the capital this long weekend to enjoy before digging in for the winter. Here’s The Owl’s rundown of the Canberra scene for 23-25 April, 2022.Continue readingWhat’s on in Canberra: 23-25 April, 2022
Winter is always a difficult time for looking after your indoor and outdoor babies, especially in Canberra’s climate. Here are ten handy tips for keeping your plants alive and thriving during the chilly winter season.Continue readingTen easy tips for protecting your plants from the Canberra winter
The special thing about Lake Burley Griffin is that it means something different to every person you meet. Everyone has a unique perspective of what draws them to the waters and what makes them feel happy when walking along its paths. I got an opportunity to speak to four groups of people about what the lake means to them.Continue readingA Sunday morning on Lake Burley Griffin
The Hard-Ons show at The Basement was a crowning example of the relatability and scrappiness of Australian punk. And supporting acts, Glitoris and Charlotte and the Harlots, showed that the tradition is alive and well.Continue readingThree generations of punks in a Basement
On Friday, March 11, the Senate Rose Gardens outside of Old Parliament House was a bustling and energetic atmosphere. Fabulous sites on the horizon whichever way you looked, the gardens filled with hundreds of people enjoying being around each other, and a great showcase of one of Canberra’s emerging arts industries all combined together to create an atmosphere that really did feel like a new breath of life.Continue readingEnlighten’s Lights! Canberra! Action! – a scavenger hunt short film competition
The weather’s turning a little cooler but there’s still a month until we’re allowed to turn on our heaters. So, no excuse not to leave the house and enjoy everything there is to see and do this weekend! Here’s The Owl‘s rundown of the Canberra scene for 25-27 March, 2022.Continue readingWhat’s on in Canberra: 25-27 March, 2022
Ever wondered which cafe bathrooms in Canberra are worth visiting? Well, look no further than this hand-selected list ensuring that you will leave with an experience rather than a foreign disease. Sound good? Good.Continue readingCanberra’s best cafe bathrooms to ponder the meaning of life in
It’s the first week of autumn and we seem to have avoided the “rain bomb”, 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 4-7 March, 2022.Continue readingWhat’s on in Canberra: 4-7 March, 2022