# Canberra Tops Quality of Life Index | Australia News

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Podcast: [Australia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/australia-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569932)
Published: 2026-09-17T03:53:04+00:00
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Canberra just claimed top spot for quality of life in the new Oxford Economics Global Cities Index, beating global powerhouses like New York and Singapore — thanks to high salaries, low inequality, stellar healthcare, and abundant nature access. Residents love short commutes, easy hiking trails, and even popping into Parliament House for live question time. But don’t ignore the flip side: its bushland location makes it vulnerable to wildfires and trapped smoke, turning “Bush Capital” into a double-edged sword. It’s a dream city on paper — with real-world trade-offs. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9351569/canberra-named-worlds-best-city-for-quality-of-life-by-report/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/804b9f6c7d9294bc Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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