Canberra, Australia Travel News

CANBERRA is more than roundabouts and school camps, Scott Podmore finds, as he visits national treasures, a tasty tourist trail and a cycling tour with a famous Paralympian.

CAPTAINS Flat residents are set to receive their very own Multipurpose Health Centre, and will no longer need to travel to Queanbeyan or Canberra for medical treatment.

Four months ago, Prime Minister Julia Gillard's partner Tim Mathieson quietly bought a bush block on the banks of the Goulburn River near Jamieson, in north-east Victoria.

The Silver Memories digital audio streaming service aims to brings music therapy to residents within retirement homes.

THE Humpty Doo designer of the Aboriginal flag is asking for help to get it back so it can go into the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.

The controversial Skywhale hot air balloon has taken to the skies above Canberra in a maiden flight to celebrate the city's centenary.

After only four weeks in the capital, Daryl Karp has been delighted by Canberra's autumn colours and is in the process of making a shortlist of Canberra's best coffee spots.

In its response the Government notes that there have been several important changes in the Territory's supermarket sector since 2010, when the Government introduced the Supermarket Competition Policy Implementation Plan .

In "not exactly local news but cool anyway news" The Royal Academy of Arts in the UK has announced that it will be presenting an exhibition called Australia .

The Awards recognise outstanding tourism businesses and organisations, and provide an opportunity for entrants to ensure their business continues to develop and enhances the many unique experiences our region has to offer.

ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher and the sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, arrive at the National Arboretum to plant a tree.

His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam is heading to Australia for a three-day State Visit starting tomorrow at the invitation of Quentin Bryce, Governor-General of Australia, a press statement from the Australian Prime Minister's Office said yesterday.