Most Canberra residents consider flies a minor annoyance — something you wave away at a barbecue and forget about. But the truth is far more concerning. A single house fly carries an average of 1.9 million bacteria on its body and can transmit over 100 known disease-causing pathogens. Understanding these risks changes how you think...

As Canberra’s temperatures drop from late April onwards, spiders start moving indoors. The city’s cold winters — with overnight temperatures regularly below zero — make your warm, dry home an irresistible refuge for spiders of all sizes. But with the right preparation, you can significantly reduce the number of unwelcome guests this winter. Why Canberra...