In 2013 Australia’s capital Canberra turns 100 and a year-long programme of celebrations has been planned to mark the occasion. The Centenary of Canberra’s Creative Director Robyn Archer says: “Seed now, blossom in 2013 and flower for another hundred years.” The year-long programme will include new and exciting projects, but equally it will showcase the very best of what’s already happening in Canberra each year – the people, the places, the events that contribute to Canberra’s role in our national story. The programme was launched on 4 September is now available online. The ambition behind this programme is to create lasting legacies that will benefit generations of Australians to come and lead Canberra confidently into the journey of the next hundred years. The Centenary offers a great opportunity to explore Canberra through its natural seasonal calendar – revealing a lively and active 21st century city ideally fulfilling its important role as the nation’s capital. The Centenary of Canberra celebrates the history and heritage of one of the most enduring planned cities in the world and at the same time highlights its lively present and bright future. The launch on 4 September was accompanied by the release of a brochure detailing the VOL 1 SUMMER/AUTUMN programme of events, activities and projects from January to June. The full year-long programme will be available online, with the VOL 2 WINTER/SPRING publication due for release in mid 2013.