canberra Archives

Gallery: Australia’s Summer Nationals

Each year, Canberra plays host to a festival of modified cars and burnout competitions.

Canberra was officially named on 12 March 1913, but few realise how close the city came to being called ‘Myola’.

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We uncover the truth behind the decision to name Canberra as our nation’s capital.

In 1963, 50 years after the construction of Canberra began, its central lake received its first drops of water.

Get an insight into the inner-workings of Canberra’s Parliament House, which turns 25 this year.

Get an insight into the inner-workings of Canberra’s Parliament House, which turns 25 this year.

Canberra’s centenary is an opportunity to re-establish what’s important about Australia’s identity, says Robyn Archer.

Within Canberra’s national institutions is the stuff of history – the artefacts, documents and images of Australia’s past.

William Mildenhall photographed significant moments of the birth of Canberra, almost a century ago.

What’s in a beard? Not just an individual personality, but the times and culture of the wearer.