Knights, Bards, Kings, Queens, Maidens, Merchants, the Crusades and the Holy Grail. Queanbeyan is about to step back in time to the world of myth and legend. Coming this 23rd and 24th of September, the Queanbeyan Showground will be transformed into a medieval wonderland as it plays host to a new annual Medieval Fair. The fair will feature a variety of craftworking stalls, combat events and traditional food, hoping to give attendees a taste of what it was like to live in the Middle Ages. The fair offers something for every Middle Age person. Looking for a book? Head on down to the Bookwyrm Emp ..read more

Hair thinning is nothing to be ashamed of and can happen for a multitude of reasons. If thin hair is not your thing, Hair and Skin Science – a national company with clinics in Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Perth and Adelaide – specialise in addressing hair loss and skin concerns. Staffed by a team of Australian doctors and registered nurses, Hair and Skin Science Canberra have made health and safety their main priority when performing hair loss and skin treatments. Director and founder of Hair and Skin Science, Jenna Chan, has always believed “that feeling ..read more

A little piece of luxury will hit Queanbeyan’s main street next month when new hair salon Hare and Fawn opens its doors. Located in the old RJ’s, the salon is the vision of Canberra business owner Emmalene Mahar; a Batemans Bay girl who moved to Canberra in 2009 and today owns thriving businesses Eden Hair Energy and Canberra Hair Extensions in Dickson. Emma has been “longing for that regional community vibe” for a while, she says (you can take the girl out of Batemans Bay … ) and researched Braidwood, Goulburn and Bungendore before settling on opening a new salon in Queanbeyan. “I walked int ..read more

A community event to discuss the Voice to Parliament will be held on the 4th of August at the Bicentennial Hall in Queanbeyan. In late 2023, Australians will have their say in a referendum about whether to change the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. The Voice would be an independent and permanent advisory body. It would give advice to the Australian Parliament and Government on matters that affect the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This community event is an opportunity to come to ..read more

Developers last week received conditional approval from Queanbeyan Palerang Regional Council for the construction of “Vera Apartments”, a seven storey shop top housing development on the corner of Crawford streets and Fallick Lane. At the Queanbeyan Palerang Regional Council meeting on June 14th nine councillors voted in favour of the application and the motion was carried for;  “Development application DA.2022.1002 for demolition, ground level commercial premises tenancies and construction of a seven storey shop top housing development (58 units) and strata subdivision at 202-214 Crawfor ..read more

‘Patrice Finds’ is a nostalgic journey back to the days of Warwick Capper, Shane Warne and Andrew Ettingshausen. Their unique retro jerseys and clothing will be available this Sunday, the 18th of June, when they host a pop up stall outside the Googong IGA. So grab a morning coffee, a paper and score yourself some awesome vintage sporting merchandise. ‘Patrice Finds’ is the business venture of Patrice Bourke. Born and raised in Queanbeyan, Patrice went to primary school at St. Greg’s before venturing over the border for high school. Patrice says their love for buying and selling vintage clothe ..read more

The Queanbeyan rugby league story is very much a tale of two teams. The boys-and now girls- in sky blue from Seiffert and their rivals across town, the Kangaroos from the west. In recent years the culture and community of the Queanbeyan Kangaroos has strengthened the integrity and success of the club, and it’s all been inspired by one man- Club President Ian Baker.  Ian is the eldest of the infamous five ‘Baker brothers’ (hats off to Mum Barbara) Ian, David, Neil and twins Micheal and Ashley that grew up in Queanbeyan and would leave an indelible mark on its sporting history.  The B ..read more

Meet Tyson Wighton, a proud Queanbeyan resident, Wiradjuri person and drag queen. They’re young, they’re fierce and they’re full of enthusiasm to show young people that it’s okay to be your true self.  Tyson says that becoming their true authentic self has been a lifelong journey, one that has been supported by their friends, family and Indigenous community. The former Karabar High School captain first moved to Queanbeyan to live with their grandparents and has since made an impression on everyone they’ve met. After graduating high school, Tyson worked at Winnunga Nimmityjah – an Aborigin ..read more

It’s not something most us want to plan for, but with recent news that the Queanbeyan General Cemetery is nearing capacity, residents will now need to carefully consider their future burial plans. With just 272 plots available and 100 more planned to be released next year, the Queanbeyan Palerang Council has decided to temporarily pause reservations of plots, imposing a  moratorium on sales of pre-purchased Right of Interments at the Queanbeyan General Cemetery.  The council intends to reserve the remaining plots for local residents’ immediate needs and will also honour existing ..read more

Queanbeyan model, vlogger and bodybuilder Naomi Taylor is building a big online community – all with the aim of inspiring women to live the life they truly dream of.  The Instagram influencer is a covergirl in the US and began sharing her weight loss and bodybuilding journey online two years ago. She was in “a bad place” in 2021, she says, after losing her mum to cancer. “I was spiralling out of control; eating to numb the pain of my grief,” Naomi says. Left: Naomi in 2021. Right: Naomi in 2022. “2020 was one of the worst years for me and my family, losing my Nan, and nine months later ..read more