Editing Australian Capital Territory (section)

== Culture ==

===Education===
{{main|Education in the Australian Capital Territory}}
[[File:John Curtin School of Medical Research in Canberra.jpg|thumb|right|upright|The John Curtin School of Medical Research, [[Australian National University]]]]
Almost all educational institutions in the territory are located within [[Canberra]]. The territory government ("public" sector) school system is mostly divided into [[Pre-School]], Primary School (K-6), High School (7–10) and [[College#Australia|College]] (11–12). Many private sector high schools include years 11 and 12 and are referred to as colleges. Children are required to attend school until they turn 17 under the territory government's "Learn or Earn" policy.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.det.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/113726/Flyer_-_Learn_or_Earn.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110410020511/http://www.det.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/113726/Flyer_-_Learn_or_Earn.pdf |url-status=dead |title=Dept of Education & Training. 2011 |archive-date=10 April 2011}}</ref>

In February 2004 there were 140 [[List of schools in the Australian Capital Territory|public and non-governmental schools]] in the territory; 96 operated by the government and 44 independently.<ref>Australian Bureau of Statistics. 2005. [http://www.abs.gov.au/Ausstats/abs@.nsf/94713ad445ff1425ca25682000192af2/849f25e83fc56ff2ca257079007b87c6!OpenDocument Schools in the ACT] {{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> In 2005, there were 60,275 students in the territory school system. 59.3% of the students were enrolled in government schools with the remaining 40.7% in non-government schools. There were 30,995 students in primary school, 19,211 in high school, 9,429 in college and a further 340 in special schools.<ref>ACT Department of Education and Training. 2005. [http://www.decs.act.gov.au/publicat/pdf/ACT_Gov_NonGov_Enrol_1995_2005.pdf Enrolments in ACT Schools 1995 to 2005] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060217221907/http://www.decs.act.gov.au/publicat/pdf/ACT_Gov_NonGov_Enrol_1995_2005.pdf |date=17 February 2006 }}</ref>

As of May 2004, 30% of people in the territory aged 15–64 had a level of educational attainment equal to at least a bachelor's degree, significantly higher than the national average of 19%.<ref>Australian Bureau of Statistics. 2005. [http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/94713ad445ff1425ca25682000192af2/71bcf1841bfa37f9ca256f84007c28f5!OpenDocument Education in the ACT] {{dead link|date=June 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The two main tertiary institutions are the [[Australian National University]] (ANU) in [[Acton, Australian Capital Territory|Acton]] and the [[University of Canberra]] (UC) in [[Bruce, Australian Capital Territory|Bruce]]. There are also two religious university campuses in Canberra: Signadou is a campus of the [[Australian Catholic University]] and St Mark's Theological College is a campus of [[Charles Sturt University]]. Tertiary level vocational education is also available through the multi-campus [[Canberra Institute of Technology]] (CIT).

The [[Australian Defence Force Academy]] (ADFA) and the [[Royal Military College, Duntroon]] (RMC) are in the suburb of [[Campbell, Australian Capital Territory|Campbell]] in Canberra's inner northeast. ADFA teaches military undergraduates and [[Quaternary education|postgraduates]] and is officially a campus of the [[University of New South Wales]] while Duntroon provides [[Australian Army]] [[Officer (armed forces)|Officer]] [[training]].

The [[Academy of Interactive Entertainment]] (AIE) offers courses in computer game development and 3D animation.

=== Sport ===
{{main|Sport in the Australian Capital Territory}}
The territory is home to a number of major professional sports league franchise teams including the [[Brumbies|ACT Brumbies]] (Rugby Union), [[Canberra United]] (Soccer), [[Canberra Raiders]] (Rugby League), [[Canberra Capitals]] (Basketball) and the [[Canberra Chill]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://hockeyone.com.au/teams/canberra-chill/women/ | title=Overview &#124; Hockey One | date=12 July 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://hockeyone.com.au/teams/canberra-chill/men/ | title=Overview &#124; Hockey One | date=12 July 2019 }}</ref> (Field Hockey).
[[Big Bash League]] matches and other international [[cricket]] matches are held at the [[Manuka Oval]]. The [[ACT Comets]] (also known as the Canberra Comets) are a cricket team in the territory. The Comets are the premier team of Cricket ACT which is affiliated with [[Cricket Australia]].

The [[Prime Minister's XI]] (Cricket), started by [[Robert Menzies]] in the 1950s and revived by [[Bob Hawke]] in 1984, has been played every year at [[Manuka Oval]] against an overseas touring team.

The [[Greater Western Sydney Giants]] (Football) play three regular season matches a year and one pre-season match in Canberra at Manuka Oval.

=== Arts and entertainment ===
{{See also|Music of Canberra}}
[[File:NatMusAus_Main_Entrance_Strip.jpg|left|thumb|The [[National Museum of Australia]] established in 2001 records Australia's social history and is one of the territory's more architecturally daring buildings.]]
[[File:War_memorial_01.jpg|right|thumb|The [[Australian War Memorial]]]]
The territory is home to many national monuments and institutions such as the [[Australian War Memorial]], the [[National Gallery of Australia]], the [[National Portrait Gallery (Australia)|National Portrait Gallery]], the [[National Library of Australia|National Library]],<ref name="map">{{cite web |url=http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/enjoythelake/map.asp |title=Lake Burley Griffin Interactive Map |publisher=[[National Capital Authority]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090522024956/http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/enjoythelake/map.asp |archive-date=22 May 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=1 June 2009}}</ref> the [[National Archives of Australia|National Archives]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.naa.gov.au/info/opening-hours/index.aspx |title=Locations and opening hours |publisher=[[National Archives of Australia]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121006072421/http://naa.gov.au/about-us/organisation/locations/index.aspx |archive-date=6 October 2012 |access-date=23 April 2010}}</ref> the [[Australian Academy of Science]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.science.org.au/dome/ |title=The Shine Dome |publisher=[[Australian Academy of Science]] |access-date=23 April 2010}}</ref> the [[National Film and Sound Archive]] and the [[National Museum of Australia|National Museum]].<ref name="map" /> Many Commonwealth government buildings in the territory are open to the public, including [[Parliament House, Canberra|Parliament House]], the [[High Court of Australia|High Court]] and the [[Royal Australian Mint]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.highcourt.gov.au/about_05.html |title=Visiting the High Court |publisher=[[High Court of Australia]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091017212110/http://www.highcourt.gov.au/about_05.html |archive-date=17 October 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=23 April 2010 |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aph.gov.au/visitors/index.htm |title=Visitors |publisher=[[Parliament of Australia]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120217052026/http://aph.gov.au/visitors/index.htm |archive-date=17 February 2012 |access-date=23 April 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ramint.gov.au/visit/ |title=Opening hours |publisher=[[Royal Australian Mint]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518155139/http://www.ramint.gov.au/visit/ |archive-date=18 May 2013 |access-date=17 September 2013}}</ref>

Lake Burley Griffin is the site of the [[Captain James Cook Memorial]] and the [[National Carillon]].<ref name="map" /> Other sites of interest include the [[Telstra Tower]], the [[Australian National Botanic Gardens]], the [[National Zoo and Aquarium]], the [[National Dinosaur Museum]] and [[National Science and Technology Centre, Canberra|Questacon – the National Science and Technology Centre]].<ref name="map" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.visitcanberra.com.au/Things%20to%20do%20and%20see/Outdoor%20and%20nature.aspx?currPage=2&category=&l |title=Outdoor and Nature |publisher=Visit Canberra |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231124810/http://www.visitcanberra.com.au/Things%20to%20do%20and%20see/Outdoor%20and%20nature.aspx?currPage=2&category=&l |archive-date=31 December 2010 |url-status=dead |access-date=23 April 2010}}</ref>
[[File:NLA_Canberra-01JAC.JPG|right|thumb|A copy of every book published in Australia is required by law to be held by the [[National Library of Australia]].<ref>{{cite Legislation AU|Cth|act|ca1968133|Copyright Act 1968|201}}</ref>]]
The [[Canberra Museum and Gallery]] in [[City, Australian Capital Territory|the city]] is a repository of local history and art, housing a permanent collection and visiting exhibitions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Canberra Museum and Gallery |url=http://www.museumsandgalleries.act.gov.au/cmag/index.html |publisher=ACT Government |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130511045428/http://www.museumsandgalleries.act.gov.au/cmag/index.html |archive-date=11 May 2013}}</ref> Several historic homes are open to the public: Lanyon and Tuggeranong Homesteads in the [[Tuggeranong|Tuggeranong Valley]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.museumsandgalleries.act.gov.au/lanyon/index.html |title=Lanyon |publisher=ACT Museums and Galleries |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091030015221/http://www.museumsandgalleries.act.gov.au/lanyon/index.html |archive-date=30 October 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=13 May 2010 |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.events.act.gov.au/?/event/view/225 |title=Minders of Tuggeranong Homestead |publisher=[[Australian Capital Territory Chief Minister's Department|Chief Minister's Department]] |access-date=13 May 2010 |archive-date=7 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130507105023/http://www.events.act.gov.au/?%2Fevent%2Fview%2F225 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Mugga-Mugga in [[Symonston, Australian Capital Territory|Symonston]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.museumsandgalleries.act.gov.au/mugga/index.html |title=Mugga-Mugga |publisher=ACT Museums and Galleries |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091030015314/https://www.museumsandgalleries.act.gov.au/mugga/index.html |archive-date=30 October 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=13 May 2010 |df=dmy}}</ref> and Blundells' Cottage in [[Parkes, Australian Capital Territory|Parkes]] all display the lifestyle of the early European settlers.<ref name=BLUNDELL>{{cite web |url=http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=234:blundells-cottage&catid=57:ql-menu-visiting&Itemid=197 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501223848/http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=234%3Ablundells-cottage&catid=57%3Aql-menu-visiting&Itemid=197 |archive-date=1 May 2013 |title=Blundells Cottage |publisher=National Capital Authority |access-date=13 May 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Calthorpes' House in [[Red Hill, Australian Capital Territory|Red Hill]] is a well-preserved example of a 1920s house from Canberra's very early days.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.museumsandgalleries.act.gov.au/calthorpes/index.html |title=Calthorpes' House |publisher=ACT Museums and Galleries |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091025175222/http://www.museumsandgalleries.act.gov.au/calthorpes/index.html |archive-date=25 October 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=13 May 2010 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>

The territory has many venues for live music and theatre: the [[Canberra Theatre|Canberra Theatre and Playhouse]] which hosts many major concerts and productions;<ref>{{cite book |title=The Dictionary of Performing Arts in Australia: Opera, Dance, Music |last1=Atkinson |first1=Ann |last2=Knight |first2=Linsay |last3=McPhee |first3=Margaret |publisher=Allen & Unwin |year=1996 |isbn=1-86448-005-X |pages=46–47}}</ref> and [[Llewellyn Hall]] (within the [[ANU School of Music]]), a world-class concert hall are two of the most notable.<ref name="rg">{{cite book |title=Rough Guide to Australia |last=Daly |first=Margo |publisher=Rough Guides |year=2003 |isbn=1-84353-090-2 |page=67}}</ref> [[Albert Hall, Canberra|The Albert Hall]] was Canberra's first performing arts venue, opened in 1928. It was the original performance venue for theatre groups such as the Canberra Repertory Society.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.naa.gov.au/about-us/publications/fact-sheets/fs250.aspx |title=Fact sheets |publisher=[[National Archives of Australia]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110809131626/http://www.naa.gov.au/about-us/publications/fact-sheets/fs250.aspx |archive-date=9 August 2011 |access-date=17 September 2013}}</ref>

There are numerous bars and nightclubs which also offer live entertainment, particularly concentrated in the areas of [[Dickson, Australian Capital Territory|Dickson]], [[Kingston, Australian Capital Territory|Kingston]] and [[City, Australian Capital Territory|the city]].{{sfn|Vaisutis|2009|pp=283–285}} Most town centres have facilities for a community theatre and a cinema, and all have a library.{{sfn|Universal Publishers|2007|pp=10–12}} Popular cultural events include the [[National Folk Festival (Australia)|National Folk Festival]], the [[Royal Canberra Show]], the [[Summernats]] car festival, [[Enlighten Canberra|Enlighten]] festival and the [[National Multicultural Festival]] in February.{{sfn|Vaisutis|2009|pp=278}}

=== Media ===
The territory has a daily newspaper, ''[[The Canberra Times]]'', which was established in 1926.{{sfn|Wigmore|1971|p=87}}<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.canberratimes.com.au/federal-politics/history-of-a-paper-anniversary-20130302-2fd76.html |title=History of a paper anniversary |last=Waterford |first=Jack |date=3 March 2013 |newspaper=The Canberra Times |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130917072242/http://www.canberratimes.com.au/federal-politics/history-of-a-paper-anniversary-20130302-2fd76.html |archive-date=17 September 2013 |publisher=Fairfax Media|author-link=Jack Waterford}}</ref> There are also several free weekly publications, including news magazines ''City News'' and ''Canberra Weekly.''

Major Australian metropolitan newspapers such as the ''[[Daily Telegraph (Sydney)|Daily Telegraph]]'' and ''[[Sydney Morning Herald]]'' from Sydney, ''[[The Age]]'' and ''[[Herald Sun]]'' from Melbourne as well as national publications ''[[The Australian]]'' and the ''[[Australian Financial Review]]'' are also available.

There are a number of AM and FM stations broadcasting throughout the territory ([[List of radio station callsigns in the Australian Capital Territory|AM/FM Listing]]). The main commercial operators are the [[Capital Radio Network]] ([[2CA]] and [[2CC]]), and [[Southern Cross Austereo]]/[[ARN Media]] ([[Hit 104.7]] and [[Mix 106.3]]). There are also several community operated stations as well as the local and national stations of the [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]].

A DAB+ digital radio trial is also in operation, it simulcasts some of the AM/FM stations, and also provides several digital only stations ([[Digital radio in Australia#Canberra|DAB+ Trial Listing]]).

Five free-to-air television stations service the territory:

*[[ABC Television (Australian TV network)|ABC]] Canberra ([[ABC Canberra (TV station)|ABC]])
*[[Special Broadcasting Service#Television|SBS]] New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory ([[SBS (Australian TV channel)|SBS]])
*[[WIN Television]] Southern NSW & ACT ([[WIN (TV station)|WIN]]) – [[Nine Network]] affiliate
*[[Prime7]] Southern NSW & ACT ([[CBN (Australian TV station)|CBN]]) – A [[Seven Network]] owned & operated station, [[Seven Network]] affiliate
*[[10 (Southern Cross Austereo)|Southern Cross 10]] Southern NSW & ACT ([[CTC (TV station)|CTC]]) – [[Network 10]] affiliate

Each station broadcasts a primary channel and several [[Digital terrestrial television in Australia#Additional channels|multichannels]].

[[Pay television]] services are available from [[Foxtel]] (via satellite) and telecommunications company [[TransACT]] (via cable).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kids.actewagl.com.au/Education/Communications/Television/Subscription/ |title=Subscription television |date=11 June 2009 |publisher=[[TransACT]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928022041/http://kids.actewagl.com.au/Education/Communications/Television/Subscription/ |archive-date=28 September 2013 |url-status=dead |access-date=25 September 2013}}</ref>