Sheltered quietly away behind manicured hedges and shady evergreens on what would otherwise be the noisy corner of Girrawheen and Northbourne, lives a small family run restaurant which has established itself as much a part of the Canberra landscape as roundabouts and winter frosts. Nestled contently in its cosy nook, The Haig Italian Restaurant filled a pretty big hole in my Monday night routine.
Read MoreEvery so often an artist comes along who leaves their mark on the world (for better or worse). For Michael Jackson it was the moonwalk, Bonno the sunglasses.
For rap giant Lil Jon it was taking three innocent words dipping them in crunk and leaving the world wondering how YEAH, WHAT, and OK were now the most explosive words in the English language.
On a crisp Thursday night, the stage was set for the capital to host the most intense and energetic performer in the rap business.
Read MoreLocal restaurant, Sage Dining Rooms is literally adding new dimensions to its dessert menu. Here we interview new pastry chef, who describes his move to Canberra from some of the finest areas in France as an unexpected yet welcomed journey.
The love of pastry began for Jean-Charles Sommer as a boy in France kicking around a ball with his two best friends on an oval behind a cake shop. Sommer and his friends used to purchase sweets from the shop regularly, the aroma of the cakes and pastries ignited a sensory sensation and begun his love affair for the smell and taste of sweets.
Read MoreIt can’t get better than this; Parachute Youth are coming to UC!
On Friday 8th June 2012 at 8pm the Australian duo will hit Zierholz at UC for their debut single ‘Can’t Get Better Than This’. Joining them on stage is some of Canberra’s finest indie acts; Vacant Field, The Streetlight Parade and Celebrity Sex Tape Vs Fro&Mo.
Read MoreIron Sky is a sci-fi film with smart political tones and the ability to both shock you and make you laugh!
In the last moments of World War II, a secret Nazi space program evaded destruction by fleeing to the Dark Side of the moon. During 70 years of utter secrecy, the Nazis construct a gigantic space fortress with a massive armada of flying saucers. Soon, this unstoppable attack fleet will swarm towards Earth, heralding the triumphant return of the Fourth Reich!
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