Canberra's auction clearance rates slip as winter chill sets in
The capital's property market shows signs of cooling in late autumn, with clearance rates dipping below the 65 per cent benchmark for the first time this year.
Property27 June 2026
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Rate relief hopes are reshaping Canberra's buyer playbook
As interest rate cuts loom on the horizon, first-home buyers are shifting strategy—and sellers are taking note.
Property27 June 2026
Know who to turn to: when to see a GP vs a psychologist vs a counsellor
Canberra's mental health landscape offers multiple pathways to support—here's how to choose the right professional for your needs.
Wellness27 June 2026
Forrest: The blue-chip suburb that still offers value in Canberra's heated market
As investors chase growth corridors, this established inner-south pocket delivers leafy prestige without the stratospheric price tag.
Property27 June 2026
Build-to-Rent Developments: What They Offer Tenants as Ownership Stays Out of Reach
As Canberra's median house price climbs toward $850,000, a new wave of purpose-built rental complexes promises stability, amenity and relief from the rental squeeze.
Property27 June 2026
Canberra's Top Walking Trails Rated by Distance and Difficulty
From gentle lakeside strolls to challenging hill climbs, here's your guide to Canberra's best outdoor walking routes.
Wellness27 June 2026
Kids' nutrition: what school canteen guidelines mean for Canberra families
New Australian dietary standards are reshaping what's served at school tuckshops—here's what parents need to know.
Wellness27 June 2026
The Juggling Act: How Canberra Women Are Balancing Family Caregiving and Personal Health
Between managing household schedules and caring for loved ones, many women neglect their own wellbeing—but local experts say small, intentional changes can transform health without adding stress.
Wellness27 June 2026
The Nap Dilemma: When Daytime Sleep Helps and When It Hurts Your Health
A power nap can boost productivity, but timing and duration matter—especially in Canberra's demanding work culture.
Wellness27 June 2026
The suburbs most likely to outperform next cycle
As Canberra's median house price holds around $835k, smart buyers are positioning in growth corridors where infrastructure and demographics align.
Property27 June 2026
Canberra's 2026 market shows restraint where 2021 boom ran wild
Five years on from the pandemic-driven spike, today's steady gains mask a fundamentally different buyer landscape and pricing reality.
Property27 June 2026
Making waves: how Canberra's aquatic centres and swim programs are building fitness for every generation
From toddlers to retirees, the ACT's public pools are becoming community fitness hubs where locals discover that water-based exercise is both accessible and transformative.
Wellness27 June 2026
The deposit sprint: How first home buyers can save faster in Canberra's $835k market
With median house prices holding firm and grants available, first home buyers need a sharper savings strategy—here's how to build your war chest quicker.
Property27 June 2026
The Canberra suburbs where buying a home now costs less than renting
A shift in mortgage-to-rent ratios means first-home buyers in outer growth corridors are finally breaking even—or getting ahead.
Property27 June 2026
Getting There Matters: How Transport Access Shapes Senior Health in Canberra
For older Canberrans, staying active and reaching healthcare depends on reliable transport—and local services are stepping up to bridge the gap.
Wellness27 June 2026
Canberra investors return to the ring, squeezing out first-home buyers
After two years on the sidelines, property investors are re-entering the ACT market with aggressive bids, tilting competition sharply against owner-occupiers in established suburbs.
Property27 June 2026
Mixed-use rezoning could transform Fyshwick into Canberra's next urban village
The ACT Planning and Land Authority is considering a major rezoning of the industrial suburb that could unlock thousands of new homes and reshape the city's eastern corridor.
Property27 June 2026
Beyond the Postcard: The hidden nature walks locals love but tourists miss
While visitors flock to Lake Burley Griffin, Canberrans know where the real outdoor fitness magic happens—and it's free.
Wellness27 June 2026