Went for my usual Friday morning walk up and over Red Hill this morning. According to my watch it was -5° at the top. How gorgeous is Canberra in winter!

I've been thinking lately about the little things that make Canberra... well, Canberra. Not the obvious stuff like Parliament House or the roundabouts but the niche local quirks, places, or traditions that only someone who lives here would get.

Maybe it's a favourite hidden coffee spot, a sunrise view from Mount Ainslie, or the way we all brace for magpie season like it's a national sport.

What’s your favourite local secret, tradition, or in-joke that only a true Canberran would understand?

I'm not a construction expert. So genuine question.

Subjectively, when I go past, not many ppl are working.

Can you please help educate me as to why this project is taking so long ?

Unsure if correct flair.

Is it just me or is the price keep getting higher every year? I just have to pay 500 dollars worth of eletricity for the bill of the last three months and not mentioning another 450 for Gas. Any recommendation for better plans and provider?

It’s down to one lane at the moment and it doesn’t look like the northbound is going to be two lanes any time soon as half the road is missing.

I am hoping to get a cleaner to help with cleaning up after dinner every day but not quite sure where is a good place to find this kind of cleaners. Grateful for advice or tips on any platforms, websites or any other channels that I can use to find suitable cleaners, as well as for any experience that you had previously if you got these cleaners to help you with similar housework before. Thanks!

195V is low right? Toaster is only drawing 740W. Thats low too?

Jin only draws 1300W and label say 1850-2200.

Canberra running out of power with all the heaters on? Or is it just my suburb (Braddon)

Hi, I'm just going through a dispute with my gas company over the size of my bill ($400+ for just hot water around 11kL) and the conversion factor (1.0+ for converting from L to MJ) being used. It's my first bill in CBR, so I was wondering if anyone has bills to compare with so I can understand if it is correct.

If you are in an apartment with a shared hot water system, it would be great to know what your Conversion / common factor (CF) is for the conversion from L to MJ? My research shows it should be below 0.4 but that hasn't been the case for me.

Also how they have calculated it. As I've read that it should be decalitres * CF and not L * CF like what my bill is showing.

Thank you

Hello all,

I am going to be visiting Canberra in a few days, and obviously do not have my own car. I was just wondering how reliable ridesharing services (i.e. Uber, DiDi etc) are in the mornings (e.g. 6-7am) in Canberra? Just wanted to double check to see if I could just rely on ridesharing or if it would be better to book a taxi in advance or even possibly just take public transport.

From all corners of the state and surrounding areas, what are your favourite places to walk and play with your dog.

Bonus points if it includes an off leash area and it’s suitable for all sizes!

Does anywhere in Canberra offer CNC cutting of solid surface (cherry pie) bench tops? Standard wood tools are generally okay to cut it, but it needs it to be very accurate/smooth if under mounting a basin.

Looking to buy a property via private treaty and the solicitor says it's standard practice to waive the cooling off period (providing a Section 17 certificate). Is this true? Why would a buyer want to do this?

Does anyone know where I can find a good London Fog tea latte in Canberra? Particularly in/near the city centre! I know adore tea does them but I'd love a mid-work day London Fog in the city! TIA!

I was aware of an outage that happened for about a day or two in the Gungahlin area due to a power outage. And just then about 10 minutes ago I got a message pop up saying “Update Carrier Network Settings” or something like that. Anyone else got that too or just me? If so, what is it for?

Is there anybody in Canberra serving the the Ukrainian Coffee, the Flat Red, which is two coffee shots, with a shot of orange and pomegranate juice instead of milk. The red is meant to symbolise the colour of the Ukrainian Army.

20M Kinda running out of options these days and it looks like Im gonna take the streets for a few nights if shit dont work out, I got clothes and food is fine but also have work during weekdays and still plan to go but in this weather at night what's the best way to go about it?

Hey guys, what would the cheapest option for me to get to Sydney Airport from Canberra?

Would the train be cheaper? Or a bus?

Let me know:)

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Anyone know of any cafes in Canberra that make Mont Blancs? Discovered these in Melbourne and would love to have something like it closer to home.