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I was once a Skywhale sceptic. Now I'm a true believer

David Pope pays tribute in his newest print.

The Canberra Times · Aug 23

'Served Canberra well': no need to heed MP's self-government review call, ACT govt says

Lukewarm reaction to call for 'everything on the table' probe.

The Canberra Times · Aug 18

Is Canberra about to make a monumental mistake with its Griffin statues?

Is honouring Marion Mahony Griffin alone the right way to fix history?

The Canberra Times · Aug 17

'There are opportunities': Civic Library could move in theatre shake-up

The 17-year-old library site 'does suffer from some challenges'.

The Canberra Times · Nov 3, 2023

'It was a rocky road': celebrating 10 years of ACT icon many opposed

The arboretum took a while to find a place in Canberrans' hearts.

The Canberra Times · Apr 30, 2023

Ten years of Skywhale: Hindenboob, or beautiful beast?

It's 10 years since the unveiling of Skywhale, our centenary artwork, and it's safe to say she's well and truly ours.

The Canberra Times · Mar 10, 2023

Ten years on, the National Arboretum is thriving

The now Canberra icon was opened to the public on February 1, 2013.

The Canberra Times · Feb 3, 2023

The bushfire that changed Canberra forever

It has been 20 years since a bushfire tore through the suburbs of the capital. The event changed the way fires are responded to in the ACT, but the question still lingers — could it happen again? Warning: this story contains content that may be distressing to some readers.

ABC News · Jan 17, 2023

Fire chief during 2003 fires dies as anniversary approaches

The first head of the ACT State Emergency Service, Tony Graham, has died.

The Canberra Times · Jan 17, 2023

'Just dumbfounded': Vandals destroy Chifley's pipe - yet again

Call for cameras to watch over Canberra's sculptures.

The Canberra Times · Jan 3, 2023