Newcomers choose a 'laid-back' life in Canberra as census shows population growth for ACT

Miriam Webber
Updated June 29 2022 - 10:21am, first published 5:30am
Lee Ria Villahermosa moved to Canberra with her husband in January from Dubai. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Lee Ria Villahermosa moved to Canberra with her husband in January from Dubai. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Lee Ria Villahermosa is one of thousands of newcomers to Canberra since the last census, as the territory leapt ahead of the rest of the country in population growth.

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Miriam Webber

Miriam Webber

Public service and politics reporter

I report on the public service and politics for the Canberra Times. Reach me at miriam.webber@canberratimes.com.au

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