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Canberra Glassworks appoints a new Chief Executive Officer
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The Canberra Glassworks has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, Julie Skate. Julie was previously Director at Artspace Mackay and has a broad range of experience both within and outside arts organisations.
GoBoat launches first boats outside Europe – here in Canberra
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For the first time ever, Canberran locals and visitors alike can rent and drive a Scandinavian designed picnic boat on Lake Burley Griffin – without a boat licence.
Canberra – ranked #3 best city to visit in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2018
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You read that right! Canberra has come third in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2018 guide. That’s the highest position any Australian city has ever placed in the 13 years of the lists.
Bike Stops launched in Canberra
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The ACT Government has launched its new Bike Stops initiative to assist bike riders within Canberra have access to range of facilities, and promote local bike-friendly businesses.
Rugby League World Cup kicks off in Canberra
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The Rugby League World Cup is set to kick off this week around Australia. A total of fourteen teams will compete in the Rugby League World Cup 2017, with the tournament featuring 28 games played…
QMS delivers the Capital’s first and only landmark digital billboards
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In an outdoor media milestone, QMS has ‘switched on’ the first and only roadside digital billboards in Canberra, as part of its recent Canberra Airport Advertising concession win.
Big Stars Hit the Stage with CSO’s Big Band Matinee Concert
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The Canberra Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will be hitting the stage with Australia’s leading lady Rhonda Burchmore as part of the spectacular one-off concert ‘Canberra Weekly Matinee Magic, VEGAS!’ at Llewellyn Hall on Saturday 14…
The Gardens launch two new products
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The Australian National Botanic Gardens have launched two new products for domestic and international tour groups, Breakfast with the Birds and a Bushland Nature Walk.
Save the date: 2018 Destination Canberra Conference
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VisitCanberra’s third annual Destination Canberra Conference will be held on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 February 2018 at QT Canberra.
BentSpoke partners with Singapore Airlines
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Singapore Airlines flights from Sydney and Melbourne are now carrying BentSpoke Brewing Co’s Barley Griffin Pale Ale in Business and First Class.