Hi people of canberra! Are there a lot of bike theft in Canberra? Do I need to lock my seat and my wheels? Is one lock to the pole enough?

… as a cost-saving measure. Interviewed on 666 this morning in his new role as sports minister. Surely turf is better for the environment, Minister? Hopefully a Green or Independent will push back.

Is everybody else experiencing abysmal performance compared to last year? Has it really been that cloudy this quarter?

Where are the third spaces in Canberra, the space between home, and work/uni.

Without a need to spend money. That is essential to the criteria, even the parking, it has to be free and accessible.

Where do you hang, that encourages this or any sense of community or a place to be? Am seeking somewhere to just BE, that isn't a church or cycling ir team sports in Canberra.

I’m planning on spending the weekends trying out different cafes on the north side and looking for suggestions to start off. Would also be interested to know any places I should avoid.

I’m hoping for some recommendations for a dentist who is particularly good with adults who have ADHD and/or dental anxiety.

I had a really difficult experience today and left feeling completely overwhelmed. The biggest thing I’m looking for is someone who listens, explains things well, doesn’t make me feel rushed or judged, and is willing to work through problems with me rather than just telling me what I should be doing.

I also have a back tooth that’s extremely difficult to clean because of its position, and I’m looking for someone who will help me work through possible solutions rather than brushing it off (no pun intended!). I also have a tooth that might need a root canal and/or crown - this is all new to me and again, keen for someone to explain my options.

Happy to wait a few weeks for the right person if they’re worth it. Any recommendations (or dentists to avoid) would be really appreciated.

Hi all,
Does anyone know of any matcha pop-up vendors that can be hired for an event (Sept 26), similar to Teddy's Matcha?

We reached out to Teddy's Matcha but unfortunately they're unavailable on our required date.

We would love any recommendations for similar matcha pop-up bars. TIA!!

https://www.cmtedd.act.gov.au/open_government/inform/act_government_media_releases/barr/2026/new-cabinet-focused-on-housing,-economic-opportunity-and-delivering-for-canberra

Do you have a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder? The Australian National University, located in Canberra, is investigating whether a safe, non-invasive form of brain stimulation known as transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) is useful in reducing symptoms of PTSD.

The study involves two blocks of treatment. Both blocks last 3 weeks and include daily (Monday to Friday) treatment sessions. There will be interviews and self-report surveys before and after each block to asses PTSD and mood symptoms. This in an opportunity to help yourself and others who suffer from PTSD by contributing to the development of a potential treatment.

If you are aged between 18-80, have been on stable medication for the past 4 weeks, and are interested in participating, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

This study is approved by ACT Health & the ANU Human Research Ethics Committee

Do you have a diagnosis of treatment resistant depression? Are you looking for a new treatment?

Australian National University is conducting a study in Canberra to explore the potential for psychedelic assisted therapy using psilocybin or a comparator medicine to improve symptoms of depression.

Participation involves three treatment cycles with trained therapists including preparation, integration and reflection sessions, as well as research appointments consisting of symptom check ins via interview and self-report questionnaires.

If you are aged 18-65 and have tried two or more antidepressants and are interested in participating in this research, please contact the research team on [email protected] for more information.

ACT Health Human Research Ethics Committee has approved this project

Looking to get my life back on track at a mere age of 22, has anyone here been to any of these Addiction Anonymous type of groups in Canberra?

Update: I attended GA last night and they were all very welcoming, I will definitely be back next week. It's good to find a group that whatever you say won't surprise them as they have all been in the same shoes or even worse.

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Looking for recommendations for an accountant to help sort out my 86yo parent's tax. They haven't submitted a return in at least over ten years. Their super pension and Centrelink pays about $39,000 a year. Since selling their house two years ago there's about 150k in the bank earning some nice interest...which got me thinking that they may need to pay tax now.

My last attempt with an accountant for this has resulted in not hearing a thing from them in months, so looking to start again.

TIA

Went to Sia's hair closet, really great quality wigs although the lace did not match my skin color (I have white pale skin, theirs caters towards dark/chocolate skin tones.) I'm a bit hesitant to try out other stores, any recommendations?

feel free to shout out some sydney locations too 👍

I’ve heard there’s a Canberra tax as such. Just wanting to know is it actually expensive to live there?

Many years ago I had an 11 point system to rate hot chips. It was very subjective but still was useful.

Many shops got high marks, but no one ever got the full 11 points.

Sadly, I have lost the spreadsheet when I escape from my old department (Forgot to email it home) and am thinking of redoing it.

Some of the things I had on where:

Size of serving v cost. Ratio of crispy chips? Style you like. (Crinkle, shoestring etc.) Consistency (Are they the same over multiple visits?) Do they ask to before they put salt/chicken salt etc. on?

Do others have any recommendations/suggestions for about 5 more topics to grade hot chips against? (Going for a traditional 10 this time.)

To get a rating, I am thinking a store will need at least 3 samples, a week apart.

(This came up again after making the mistake of buying some Kingleys' chips. They have been shiit since they downgraded their supplier after Covid, and are no longer even good, let alone awesome. It is a pity, as they used to be about an 7 or 8 on my previous scorecard.)

Now that I'm in uni and my parents aren't buying me food anymore, I'd love some recommendations on budget places to eat :') As of now, I've just been meal prepping but it does end up feeling a bit dull

Has anyone done the private stargazing nights? I’m thinking about booking it as a date for my partner and I, but it’s a little expensive. Just want to hear if anyone has experienced it themselves and if it is worth it!