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Choosing the right hairdresser for you might not be as straight forward as getting it right the first time – it can be even harder for people with curly hair. Finding a dedicated curl specialist salon in the Australian Capital Territory is like finding oil – once you find one, … Read more
There are many idiosyncrasies about Canberra that you cannot find anywhere else. These include acronyms and slang terms relating to many different areas of life in Canberra from universities to landmarks. As part of our series on Moving to Canberra, we’ve collated a list in alphabetical order of the well … Read more
If you are considering making the move to Canberra, there are some processes that are specific to our capital city that differ from other cities around Australia. In part three of our mini-series on moving to Canberra – we will discuss healthcare, motor vehicles, registration and purchasing furniture in preparation … Read more
Making a big life change like moving to another city can be a daunting task when you’re attempting to make it all work as smoothly as possible. Every state and territory has different ways of doing things, so as part two of our mini-series on moving to Canberra, we are … Read more
Spending the day at a great day spa can help you destress and relax from life’s daily pressures. Some people use day spas regularly as “me time” or stress prevention while others use day spas for special occasions or when they are on the verge of burn out. Choosing a … Read more
Are you thinking of making the move to Canberra? It’s normal to feel a mix of emotions when you’re preparing to move from one city to another. Canberra is no different in this respect no matter where you are moving from. However, Canberra has many idiosyncrasies specific to the bush … Read more
Founded in 1912 at the epicentre of a sheep paddock, the early infrastructure of Canberra was centred around affordable housing for the public servants who had been living and working in either Sydney and Melbourne. In fact, Canberra came into being as a result of a compromise between these two … Read more
With many people living in metropolitan areas, chasing the perfect, unique destination to spend your holiday escape has never been more popular or exciting as it is now. Every person has a different idea of what a unique stay is to them. What’s a unique stay about anyway? Whether it … Read more
Canberra is full of interesting and captivating history and stories that do not just include politicians and public servants. A lot of people that haven’t been to Canberra or haven’t unlocked what Canberra has to offer will say that “Canberra is boring”, “there’s nothing to do in Canberra”. But those … Read more
Clinical Pilates is a low impact, sculpting and toning workout method. Created and developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 1920’s, Pilates was created as a form of rehabilitation for soldiers during the end of the First World War. It was first established by attaching springs to the end of … Read more