Year: 2010

Fossicking around a second hand shop in Mogo Town, I felt an instant pep when I stumbled across some very special 40’s/50’s lingerie. The pieces were lightly tattered and had a warm discolouration that made me feel nostalgic about an era I wasn’t even a part of. The lacy girdle, beige corset and frilly bloomers were thrown in the bottom of a timber chest.

The middle aged woman behind the counter was wearing Avon earrings and clearly didn’t know the worth of her gorgeous treasures. My first thought wasn’t a thought as such, it was alarm bells. FABULOUS! My emotions said.

The popularity of Movie Extra Tropfest, the world’s largest short film festival, continues to grow rapidly in the national capital. In 2009 over 23,000 movie fans enjoyed the fine weather, great venue and pre-screening entertainment making the 17th annual Movie Extra Tropfest the best in Canberra to date.

Previously home to the legendary Bobby McGees Restaurant & Bar, Rydges Lakeside has long been synonymous with providing a fun, quality and entertaining dining experience.

Locanda Italian Steakhouse promises to continue this tradition by offering modern Italian cuisine, impressive wine list and contemporary surrounds.

In fitting with the restaurant’s international influence, Locanda features a traditional antipasta station and a mozzarella bar which promise to add to the unique and fun dining experience.

Don’t miss this! International Day at The Old Bus Depot Markets is a vibrant celebration of our multicultural community in Canberra. Enjoy delicious multicultural foods and stalls with exquisite handcrafted products, and...

Bertie Blackman is the midst of ‘a secret project.’

"I can’t tell you what I’m doing right now," she chuckles, "but I can tell you that I fly out of the country on Australia Day."

Secrets aside, 2009 has been a whopping year for this ‘underground goddess,’ who after 5 years of making records was only last year embraced by the commercial world, taking out the 2009 Aria for Best Independent Release.