On 12 March 2013 Canberra will celebrate 100 years since its naming as the National Capital of Australia.
Planning is underway for a year of memorable celebrations to mark this special anniversary not only for Canberrans but for all Australians.
The Centenary of Canberra will create lasting legacies in many forms, to take our city confidently into the next century.
At the centre of the centenary program will be the community, local and national. You are encouraged as Canberrans and Australians to celebrate the Centenary of Canberra in your own way. It could be with your family, your school, your community or within a sporting organisation or work place.
To find out more about the events, activities and projects proposed for the Centenary, follow the Key Documents link and view the Centenary of Canberra Blueprint. These ideas are currently being considered as part of the 2013 program.
2008 is an important year for two reasons. It’s the 100th anniversary of the selection of Yass-Canberra as the site for the new national capital and it is Canberra’s 95th birthday. The 5 year countdown begins!
The ACT Government and the Canberra 100 team invite you to explore this site, in particular delve into Canberra’s history. The story of this city’s development is a fascinating one, follow the links and learn more about Australia’s national capital.
