Matildas fever swept the nation in July and Canberra was not immune to the excitement. Similarly, the global phenomenon that was Barbie hit the capital.
Meanwhile, a Canberra favourite - the puffer jacket - had some competition from the Tesla as the most Canberran thing.
Dorothy Mulquiney was once again appealing for any information that might help find her daughter Megan.
Mental and physical games, including chess and basketball, kept Canberrans busy during the depths of winter.
