Tag: Australian Capital Territory
On This Day
On this day: Canberra’s prohibition begins
In the end it was thirsty pollies that forced the end of 17 years of prohibition in Canberra.
History & Culture
Canberra Balloon Spectacular
Last year, AG went to the 29th annual Canberra Balloon Spectacular, listed as one of the top hot-air ballooning events in the world. Since its inception in 1986, the nine-day event has seen balloons of all shapes and sizes rise from the lawns of Old Parliament House and glide over the cityscape, carrying passengers above iconic landmarks. The next Canberra Balloon Spectacular will be held between 12–20 March 2016.
Reader Photos
Silver lining for the silvereye
Congratulations to this week’s AG Flickr group member Kym Bradley, for her image Silveryeye In the Blackberries.
On This Day
On this day in history: Canberra given to NSW
To get New South Wales to agree to federation, the other colonies gave it Canberra at this ‘secret’ conference.
Destinations
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Hike through bushland, get close to wildlife, learn about heritage or join special day/night tours
History & Culture
Gallery: History of Canberra
William Mildenhall photographed significant moments of the birth of Canberra, almost a century ago.
On This Day
On this day: Australia’s capital city named
Canberra was officially named on 12 March 1913, but few realise how close the city came to being called ‘Myola’.
History & Culture
The real dogs of war
Until recently, war service dogs awarded the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross hardly ever came home.