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All wellness stories from Canberra.
With stress on the rise in the ACT, locals are turning to science-backed breathwork for rapid relief—often from the office desk or lunch break on Lake Burley Griffin.
From Turner to Tuggeranong, these open-air gym zones and public circuits are turning the capital into a citywide fitness studio—at no cost.
Local stalls across the ACT are brimming with in-season produce – here’s where to shop and which foods fill your basket best in July.
Canberra residents are tapping into mindfulness not just for calm, but for real neurological shifts, backed by research and local practice.
From the shores of Lake Burley Griffin to leafy neighbourhood parks, Canberra is replete with free options for locals wanting to stretch, lift and sweat outside.
From Gungahlin to Tuggeranong, here’s how Canberrans are finding affordable, healthy food in 2026.
Canberra locals are discovering a growing menu of satisfying, protein-rich alternatives to steak and chicken—here’s where to find them.
Canberra’s running community is thriving – here’s where to lace up for a free Saturday morning 5km parkrun, whether you’re a local in Belconnen or Tuggeranong.
Canberra educators are turning to mindfulness programs to address student wellbeing, with new offerings in classrooms across the territory.
Discover how simple breathing exercises can reduce stress and improve mental wellbeing in just a few minutes a day
From Dickson’s smoothie bowls to Braddon’s grain salads, here are the city’s nutrition-forward venues local experts recommend for eating out.
From Dickson Aquatic Centre’s Olympic lanes to Molonglo River’s hidden rock pools, here’s where locals are slicing through the water year-round.
Feeling the midday tension rise? Local experts point to simple breathing exercises as a first line of defence when stress spikes—whether you’re on Northbourne Avenue or lakeside at Yarralumla.
Discover the top spots to get active without spending a dime, from Lake Burley Griffin to Tuggeranong
Discover how incorporating mindfulness into your daily walk can improve mental wellbeing, with expert tips and local Canberra routes to get you started
Exploring the diverse and affordable options for plant-based protein in Canberra's food scene
With grocery bills still biting and work schedules showing no signs of easing, more Canberrans are turning to batch cooking — and local nutrition services say the habit can stick if you start small.
From free parkrun mindfulness warm-ups in Tuggeranong to drop-in sessions in Braddon, the capital's meditation scene has quietly expanded — and the research backing it has never been stronger.
Free, timed and open to everyone from serious runners to those who just want to get off the couch, parkrun has quietly become one of the ACT's most-used fitness resources.
While visitors queue for the War Memorial and Questacon, Canberrans are quietly logging kilometres on trails most guidebooks never mention.
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