City Life Guide

Living in Canberra 2026 — Complete Local Guide

The best of Canberra life — food, events, neighbourhoods, things to do and local tips.

What's covered in this guide

→Best suburbs to live in by lifestyle
→Restaurants, cafes and dining guide
→Local events and what's on
→Parks, nature and outdoor activities
→Schools and family amenities
→Neighbourhood guides and community

Latest City Life articles

This Week in Kingston: What's Happening Locally

Community

Updated 34 min ago

This Week in Kingston: What's Happening Locally

Spring energy fills Kingston as locals embrace outdoor living and community life.

By The Daily Canberra Newsroom · 26 June 2026

This Week in Woden: What's Happening Locally

Community

Updated 34 min ago

This Week in Woden: What's Happening Locally

Your guide to what's on, where to go, and what makes Woden tick this week.

By The Daily Canberra Newsroom · 26 June 2026

This Week in Gungahlin: What's Happening Locally

Community

Updated 34 min ago

This Week in Gungahlin: What's Happening Locally

Your weekly guide to the best of Gungahlin's community, events and local spots.

By The Daily Canberra Newsroom · 26 June 2026

Community

Updated 34 min ago

This Week in Belconnen: Growth, Community, and What Matters Most

As development plans reshape the town centre, locals gather in favourite spots to discuss the suburb's future.

By The Daily Canberra Newsroom · 26 June 2026

Cricket ACT launches Brad Haddin Shield to strengthen junior pathways

Community

Updated 34 min ago

Cricket ACT launches Brad Haddin Shield to strengthen junior pathways

A major new junior competition signals Cricket ACT's commitment to independent player development after narrowly avoiding a merger with interstate rivals.

By The Daily Canberra · 26 June 2026

Winter in the Woods brings new festival season to National Arboretum

Community

Updated 17 h ago

Winter in the Woods brings new festival season to National Arboretum

The National Arboretum will host its inaugural winter festival, expanding the city's year-round events calendar and offering a fresh draw for both locals and visitors during the quieter months.

By The Daily Canberra · 26 June 2026

Belconnen Town Centre auction raises tensions over growth versus amenity

Community

Updated 17 h ago

Belconnen Town Centre auction raises tensions over growth versus amenity

Community concerns mount as three high-density land parcels head to market, fuelling debate about whether development targets are outpacing livability.

By The Daily Canberra · 26 June 2026