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If you don’t have first-hand experiences of traversing years 11 and 12 in Canberra, you might be surprised to find one of the most unique senior secondary systems in the world. https://www.locusconsulting.net/articles/canberra-is-growing monthly 0.5 2025-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66e187c92d643678d03630aa/c2c911d2-de14-4abb-b05b-59c121170d8e/Od0dBcQZRQP2RJgF3gDI--0--9e7py+%281%29.jpg Articles - Canberra is Growing - Canberra's population is experiencing consistent growth. The city's economic expansion is concentrated in key sectors, including public administration, professional services, and construction. 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