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Canberra news — July 2026

Every story we published in July 2026.

1. Community · 25 July 2026

   Discover Snow and Mountain Biking Within an Hour of Canberra

   The capital's backyard offers a remarkable range of outdoor experiences, from snow fields less than an hour away to mountain-biking trails just minutes from the city centre.

2. Wellness · 25 July 2026

   Canberra Residents Boost Mental Health Using 5 Daily Habits

   Locals build awareness by incorporating knowledge of local support services into regular routines.

3. Community · 25 July 2026

   Canberra Winter Events: Free Plants, Pickleball, Local Happenings Guide

   From free plant giveaways to pickleball meetups, here's how to find local happenings in the capital.

4. Property · 25 July 2026

   Kaleen Poised for Transformation as Rezoning Plans Put Suburb in Investment Spotlight

   Long overshadowed by its Gungahlin and Belconnen neighbours, Kaleen could soon be a growth story as the ACT government eyes new zoning rules.

5. Sport · 25 July 2026

   Canberra High School ADP Athletes Gain Attention Across Multiple Sports

   The Athlete Development Program at Canberra High School supports Years 7-10 students across multiple sports including athletics.

6. Community · 25 July 2026

   Things to Do in Canberra This Weekend

   Free museums, farmers markets, and live music venues. Discover the best weekend activities in Canberra for locals and visitors.

7. Lifestyle · 25 July 2026

   Canberra's Unique Urban Design Sets It Apart From World Capitals

   While other capitals chase neon lights and density, Canberra’s deliberate synthesis of bushland and bureaucracy has matured into a distinct global anomaly.

8. Community · 25 July 2026

   National Portrait Gallery Showcases Faces Shaping Australia's History

   The National Portrait Gallery tells the story of Australia through the people who shaped it.

9. Finance · 25 July 2026

   Canberra's economy faces housing pinch and private sector slowdown

   The capital's ultra-low unemployment and strong public sector growth mask headwinds from a dramatic drop in dwelling approvals and sluggish private business expansion.

10. Finance · 25 July 2026

    Headwinds challenge Canberra's startup sector this year

    New funding vehicles and grants arrive as early-stage firms contend with tighter capital conditions and longer development timelines.

11. Sport · 25 July 2026

    Canberra's Best Venues Transform Into Footy Finals Fever Zones This Season

    The best places across the ACT to gather with fellow supporters and soak up the atmosphere when the finals roll around.

12. Finance · 25 July 2026

    Canberra property market softening creates first-home buyer opening

    House and unit prices are forecast to slide up to 4 per cent next financial year, creating a rare window for first-time buyers to enter the market at reduced entry points.

13. Sport · 25 July 2026

    Canberra FC Extends NPL Lead; Amateur Leagues Reach Mid-Season Peak

    A look at the latest standings across the ACT football and basketball circuits as competitive seasons intensify.

14. Wellness · 25 July 2026

    Walking meditation: how to turn your daily walk into mindfulness

    You don't need a cushion or a studio, Canberra's trails and lakeshores are already doing the hard work for you.

15. News · 25 July 2026

    Canberra's Median Home Price Hits $1.1 Million Amid Affordability Crisis

    A closer look at the statistics and data driving the housing affordability crisis in Canberra, where the median house price has surpassed $1.1 million

16. News · 25 July 2026

    Canberra Housing Approvals Plunge 51% Despite $13.5B Construction Pipeline

    Latest figures show dwelling approvals falling from 4,496 in 2023 to 2,183 in 2024 even as $13.5 billion in projects remain planned or underway.

17. Finance · 25 July 2026

    ASX Holds Steady Amid Oil Price Surge as Telstra Faces Challenges, Sparking Commercial Development Interest

    Rising oil prices and telecom sector tensions are shaking investor confidence, but some Canberra business sectors are finding opportunities to navigate the shifting landscape.

18. Finance · 25 July 2026

    Canberra’s Business Community: Connecting Entrepreneurs and Innovators

    A look at the professional networking landscape as local organizations prepare for a busy schedule of industry events.

19. Finance · 25 July 2026

    Canberra Business Drives Major Commercial Growth Across City

    A closer look at how a Canberra-based business is shaping the city’s commercial development landscape.

20. Community · 25 July 2026

    Canberra Region Tackles Lead Soil Crisis With $1 Million Remediation Fund

    A $1 million fund for lead-contaminated properties in nearby Captains Flat highlights environmental risks across the ACT and surrounding areas.