All ACT public schools will close from 8:30am to 10:30am on Friday 22 May as teachers take part in protected industrial action during ongoing enterprise agreement negotiations. The ACT Education Directorate says the temporary closure will affect all public schools, including preschools and specialist schools, with no onsite supervision available for students during the two-hour…
Every year, around 1,300 people lose their lives on Australian roads, but far less attention is given to the almost 40,000 Australians who survive serious crashes with life-changing injuries. Ahead of National Road Safety Week 2026, a new documentary titled Scar Tissue – The Hidden Cost of Road Trauma is bringing those untold stories into…
Canberra Comes Alive This May: Festivals, Sport & Community Events Fill the Capital The capital is buzzing this May with a vibrant mix of cultural festivals, major sporting fixtures, and community celebrations, offering something for residents and visitors of all ages. Heritage Festival highlights Canberra’s mid-century story The ongoing Canberra and Region Heritage Festival continues…
ANZAC Day is a time to honour and acknowledge the service and sacrifice of those who have served, and continue to serve, in military operations. In this upcoming ANZAC Day, commemorative events will be held at the Australian War Memorial on Saturday, 25 April. The program includes: Dawn Service – 5:30 am Aboriginal and Torres…
Canberra, Australia – The Nepalese community in Canberra Sanatan Samaj Australia is set to celebrate the Nepali New Year 2083 with a vibrant and large-scale cultural festival, highlighting the richness of Nepalese traditions and multicultural harmony in Australia. Organised by Sanatan Samaj Australia Canberra, the event will take place on 14 April 2026 at Lennox…
Canberra- The community is advised that Skyfire, the annual fireworks event over Lake Burley Griffin, will take place this Saturday, 14 March. Large crowds are expected around the lake and nearby areas, so residents and visitors are encouraged to plan their travel in advance. To help everyone attend safely and conveniently, free public transport will…
Umesh Dhakal KNA- Canberra The Enlighten Festival will be held in Canberra from 27 February to 9 March 2026, with a program of light installations, live performances and cultural events scheduled across the city. During the festival period, the Illuminations will light up Canberra’s National Cultural Institutions, while the Festival Hub will feature artwork, roving…
Umesh Dhakal KNA – Canberra Note: This report series presents Nepali community organisations operating in Canberra in a sequential manner. The numbering is for identification purposes only and does not imply ranking or priority. We apologise for any organisations that may have been unintentionally omitted due to limited information and will include them in future…
Umesh Dhakal KNA Canberra The Nepalese Association of Agriculture, Forestry and Environment in Australia (NEPAFE) will host a special community program in Canberra to mark Australia Day 2026, bringing people together under the national theme “Reflect. Respect. Celebrate.” The event will take place on Sunday, 25 January 2026, starting from 11:00 am at The Hungry…
Umesh Dhakal KNA – Canberra Note: This report series presents Nepali community organisations based in Canberra in a sequential manner. The numbering is for listing purposes only and does not imply hierarchy or ranking. We apologise if any organisation has been unintentionally omitted due to lack of information and will endeavour to include them in…
Umesh Dhakal KNA – Canberra Note: This report series presents Nepali community organisations based in Canberra in a sequential manner. The numbering is for listing purposes only and does not imply hierarchy or ranking. We apologise if any organisation has been unintentionally omitted due to lack of information and will endeavour to include them in…
Umesh Dhakal KNA -Canberra Canberra, ACT — Canberra’s signature celebration of culture, food and music will return when the National Multicultural Festival takes over the city from 6–8 February 2026, promising three days of performances, global cuisine and family-friendly activities in the heart of the CBD. Festival organisers have confirmed a strong headline line-up, led…
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