Libby Robin, a creative writer trained in the history of science and environment will discuss some of the ideas that will feature in her new book about restoration ecology and the future of conservation. All welcome!
Join David Priddle from the National Library’s Capital Works team for an in-depth look at the Library. Unearth stories of its architectural style, history, and the current restoration projects of this remarkable building. This tour departs from the foyer, and entry is free, though it is limited to 15 places and booking are essential. This […]
Join Juno Gemes, Djon Mundine, and Michael Aird, as they share their own personal histories as friends, colleagues, and collaborators, telling the true history of Australia. Entry to this event is free but bookings are essential via the National Library of Australia website. If you cannot attend in person, the conversation will be available online. […]
PG | 180 Mins | 1984 | 4K DCP | US | D: Miloš Forman Worthy court composer Salieri (F Murray Abraham) watches with murderous resentment as the world falls in love with the music of an immature and obnoxious playboy: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Tom Hulce). Based on historical fact, this lavish production shot in […]
Beyond Salvation crafts an experience like no other, paying homage to the greatest Australian band to walk the planet – The Angels Join vocalist Greg Tomes (a devout Angels tragic) as he sets a scene that will have you transported to the 80s, where Doc Neeson was devouring stages all over the country with his […]
Where democracy meets deliciousness 🗳️🤤 Whether you're all about civic duty or just here for the duty of eating the time-honoured democracy sausage, we’re planning a grill-iant time! This election we’re offering up: - A fundraiser barbecue with veggie, halal, and gluten free options at no extra cost - Inclusivity Markets, a new initiative by […]
The annual Garage Sale for Amnesty International will take place on Sat 3 May at 19 Burgan Place, Rivett from 8 am to 4 pm
Curtin's Autumn Fair is on again, with stalls selling a wide range of handmade crafts, books, plants, jewellery and jams. We'll have gifts for Mother's Day, babies and children, and for pets as well. Come along to hear Will and Annie, the popular musical duo, then have lunch or coffee at one of Curtin's many […]
Am I in your way? Extends Raquel Ormella’s career-long focus on the visual cultures of protest and resistance. This exhibition takes as its starting point the position of Canberra Contemporary at the centre of the Parliamentary Triangle as a site to consider past and present formations of national identities. Image credit: Raquel Ormella, future history […]
Filmed on Ngunnawal Country in Canberra’s Parliamentary Triangle, The Lodge engages with Amala Groom’s history of direct action at the Aboriginal Tent Embassy and ceremonial rites of passage within and without the halls of Parliament House spanning the past 20 years from activist to advocate to artist. Image credit: Amala Groom, The Lodge, 2025 (production […]
Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara in Kambah celebrates its vesak festival on Sat 3 May 2025 starting from 5.30pm. You will be able to enjoy delicious Sri Lanka food items including Hoppers, Koththu roti, Short-eats (rolls, patties, samosa, cutlets, wadei), pol roti, Dosai etc. This is a fund raising event to manage the Buddhist temple. Entrance […]
From Adelaide to Zagreb and now at Tuggeranong Arts Centre for its Canberra premiere and Election Night Special, Jeremy Goldstein's Truth to Power Café is a profound theatrical reflection on loss, hope, and resistance.