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Community action is our antidote
“Action is the antidote to despair.” —Joan Baez On the evening of Nov. 5, 2024, the sound of clinking dishes lingered in our typically bustling six-person San Luis Obispo rental house. Slowly the conversation picked up, emotions poured out, and one thing was certain—holding the grief of the election results was better together.
Jan 29 – Feb 5, 2026 - New Times San Luis Obispo
“Action is the antidote to despair.” —Joan Baez On the evening of Nov. 5, 2024, the sound of clinking dishes lingered in our typically bustling six-person San Luis Obispo rental house. Slowly the conversation picked up, emotions poured out, and one thing was certain—holding the grief of the election results was better together. We began… By Gianna Patchen And Cate Armstrong
Meet The Canberra Local Who Started Cathy Freeman's Historic Race
On the 25th September 2000, at the Sydney Olympic Games, Cathy Freeman took to the race track to secure the gold in a 400m final that stopped the nation. ABC Canberra Breakfast spoke to the local who played an integral role in this historic event — the man who fired the starting gun. His name is Mal Davies, and he is 92 years old. Ross Solly asked him about his unique role in this unforgettable moment in Australia's sporting history.
Your Canberra Candidates: The ACT Senate Race
ABC Canberra Breakfast sits down with the key candidates from each ACT electorate ahead of the 2025 election. Ross Solly was joined by candidates for the ACT Senate, sitting Senator's, Labor representative Katy Gallagher and Independent representative David Pocock, as well as challengers Jacob Vadakkedathu from the Liberal party and Greens candidate Christina Hobbs to hear their pitches ahead of May 3rd. Australian Federal Elections, State and Territory Elections, Voting, Government Policy
Your Canberra Candidates: The Electorate of Riverina
ABC Canberra Breakfast sits down with the key candidates from each ACT electorate ahead of the 2025 election. Ross Solly was joined by representatives from the Electorate of Riverina, current National member Michael McCormack, Labor representative Mark Jeffreson and Greens representative Pheonix Valxori to hear their pitches ahead of May 3rd.
Your Canberra Candidates: The Electorate of Eden-Monaro
ABC Canberra Breakfast sits down with the key candidates from each ACT electorate ahead of the 2025 election. Ross Solly was joined by representatives from the Electorate of Eden-Monaro, current Labor MP Kristy McBain, Liberal representative Jo van der Plaat and Greens representative Emma Goward to hear their pitches ahead of May 3rd.
Your Canberra Candidates: The Electorate of Bean
ABC Canberra Breakfast sits down with the key candidates from each ACT electorate ahead of the 2025 election. Ross Solly was joined by representatives from the Electorate of Bean, current Labor MP David Smith, Liberal representative David Lamerton, Greens representative Sam Carter and Independent representative Jessie Price to hear their pitches ahead of May 3rd.
ACT Heritage Council knocks back Forrest church application
The Wesley Uniting Church in Forrest have had their ACT Heritage Council application knocked back. Ross Solly sat down with Heritage Council ACT Deputy Chair Catherine Skipington to understand what characterises heritage buildings in the ACT.
What is your vision for Commonwealth Park?
What do you want to see what's included in upgrades to Commonwealth Park? The National Capital Authority has today launched its new revitalisation concept plan and is asking the Australian community for feedback. ABC Canberra's Ross Solly sat down with NCA chief executive Karen Doran to find out more.
Your Canberra Candidates: The Electorate of Fenner
ABC Canberra Breakfast sits down with the key candidates from each ACT electorate ahead of the 2025 election. Ross Solly was joined by representatives from the Electorate of Fenner, current Labor MP Andrew Leigh, Liberal representative Bola Olatunbosun and Greens representative Dani Hunterford to hear their pitches ahead of May 3rd.
50 years of Colour Television - ABC listen
It's been 50 years since coloured TV was brought to Australia. On the 1st March 1975, Aunty Jack creator Grahame Bond was recalled to make a special one-off episode of his show to launch colour television in Australia. Andrew from Hawker, a regular ABC Radio Canberra listener, called to tell us about how he was involved in making it all happen.
Tragedy + Time = Comedy: Anneli Cole on Eating Disorders
The Afternoons program on ABC Radio Canberra has invited the stand-up comedians of Canberra to share the saddest or most difficult thing they've been able to turn into a joke. Afternoons presenter Alice Matthews was joined by Anneli Cole who spoke about her experience with an eating disorder and how it has shaped her comedy. If you or someone you know needs help or support for an eating disorder or body image issue, call Butterfly's national helpline on 1800 334 673 or call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Meet the winners of the Swayn Student Competition
Alastair Swayn is considered one of Canberra's best architects, dedicated to putting people first in design.
Caller Helen got her first mortgage at 50
How long have you been paying off your mortgage (if you have one)? Has it impacted your ability to retire? Census data has revealed that the number of Australians aged 55-64 who own their home outright, has almost halved in the past 20 years. Exclusive data obtained by the ABC further showed that more than 50 per cent of people aged 55-65 expect to sell their property or use their superannuation to repay their mortgage.
Installing solar or household batteries? What's the incentive?
Incentives to take up solar energy are being slashed as people are encouraged to install household batteries. The Grattan Institute's Energy and Climate Deputy Program Director Alison Reeve says this is due to a change in energy needs, as we now have more electricity than the grid can handle or that we can store. Previously, energy providers promoted incentives such as the feed-in tariff, where solar households were paid for pumping their energy back into the grid.
Do you remember how to write a resume? What to do when you are considering leaving a long-term job.
How long have you been in your job? Are you happy in it? For those who have been in the same role for a long time, changes in work, culture and technology may prompt you to start thinking about a change. Dr Jennifer Luke is Researcher in Career and Workforce Development at the University of Southern Queensland and the Current Queensland Division President for the Career Development Association of Australia.
The survival of video games is under threat
What was your favourite video game growing up? How important do you think it is that they are preserved? A landmark survey of video game preservation organisations has revealed threats to important video game heritage. The survey, which was commissioned by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) in late 2023, has highlighted key concerns including a lack of international collaboration and low levels of recognition of the importance of video games as a cultural heritage.
'I've seen class debates that are more organised than Question Time': Students convene in Canberra to share their ideas on social cohesion
High school students from around Australia travelled to Canberra to attend Together For Humanity's inaugural National Youth Summit. Based on the theme 'Growing Belonging in a Disconnected World,' the aim of the summit was to provide a platform for the voices of Australia's youth to be heard. Two Canberra high school students, Lachlan and Mickey, joined ABC Canberra Breakfast presenter Adam Shirley in the studio to discuss what they observed in Parliament House. Canberra, Education, Children
ACT Emerging Scientist of the Year: Dr Bjorn Sturnberg
The ACT Emerging Scientist of the Year award for 2024 has been awarded to Dr Bjorn Sturnberg, marking the start of National Science Week. He's a senior research fellow in the Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program at the Australian National University, where he works on research and commercialisation of low-carbon electricity and transport systems.
How much do you know about how our voting system works?
With an election coming up in the ACT, minds will be turning to how we should vote. For democracy to work efficiently, including for linguistically diverse communities, it's important that we all know how our voting system works. Dr Fan Yang, a Research fellow at the University of Melbourne's law school, recently conducted research which found that about half the migrants from Asia surveyed said they didn't fully understand how our voting systems work.
Watch-party at the AIS Arena showcases its recent upgrades
The ACT public were given open access to the newly refurbished AIS Arena yesterday. A large LED screen was set up to show a live broadcast and replays of the Olympics at the venues watch-party event. The facility was previously closed due to upgrades which were funded by a $15 million investment from the Australian Government. The multi-purpose and fully accessible venue boasts many upgrades including new seating, lighting and air-conditioning among others.
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