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The daily brief

Today in Canberra — 18 October 2026

Canberra today, Sunday: fog around, 20° / 6°. A warm jacket will make the trip out much more comfortable. Tomorrow, Monday: fog around, 21° / 8°.

Today's lead story, from Region Canberra: “Can lived experience help break Canberra’s cycle of psychiatric readmissions?”. Canberra residents may benefit from the lived experience of individuals who have faced similar struggles with mental health. This experience could potentially help break the cycle of psychiatric readmissions in the city.

Also in today's feed: “Charney girls are hot. Just ask the bloke who wrote a song about them” (Region Canberra); “5 of our favourite phởs in Canberra’s South” (Region Canberra); “Driver flees crash involving stolen BMW” (CityNews).

On today — Canberra Fashion Market (Fitter's Workshop, Kingston), 10:00am–3:00pm. Also listed for today — ICN Australian Natural Games (Exhibition Park In Canberra, Mitchell), 9:00am–5:00pm.

Worth knowing

Local news

Current Canberra stories from ABC Canberra, Region Canberra, HerCanberra and CityNews.

Region Canberra

5 of our favourite phởs in Canberra’s South

Canberra residents can look forward to a new list of recommended phở establishments in the city's South. A follow-up to a recent article featuring favourite phở in the North, this new list will highlight top picks in the South.

ABC Canberra

Canberra businesses battling 'multi-agency maze' to stay open, report finds

The ACT government's review of Canberra's nightlife has identified a need for improved support for businesses impacted by construction work in the city. A proposed solution includes establishing a dedicated Night-Time Economy Commissioner to provide stronger relief for affected businesses.

CityNewspublisher extract

Netflix heads East of Eden for more big drama

On the prowl for any popular classic it can reinvent for the modern age, Netflix's latest flagship drama series is John Steinbeck's East of Eden, says streaming columnist NICK OVERALL.

CityNews

Dire travel warning after deadly attacks on key airport

A travel warning has been issued for a key aviation hub in the Middle East due to ongoing military operations. A major military offensive is resulting in loss of life, prompting caution for those planning to travel to the area.

HerCanberra

Prost! Where to celebrate Oktoberfest in Canberra

Canberra residents can celebrate Oktoberfest with various events and activities. The city is hosting Oktoberfest celebrations, which include festivities and traditions associated with the holiday.

What's on

Coming up in Canberra

Upcoming events and activities from Visit Canberra.

Visit CanberraToday · 10:00am–3:00pm

Canberra Fashion Market

Fitter's Workshop, Kingston

The Canberra Fashion Market is packed with stallholders selling new and quality pre-loved fashion, including clothing, shoes, boots, bags, jewellery, accessories and much more.

Visit CanberraToday · 9:00am–5:00pm

ICN Australian Natural Games

Exhibition Park In Canberra, Mitchell

Canberra welcomes the best natural athletes from Australia! The ICN Australian Championships moves from Melbourne to Canberra with the exciting of The ICN Australian Natural Games hosted at the Exhibition Park In Canberra (EPIC).

Visit CanberraToday · 11:00am–5:00pm

Byproducts II by Anie Nheu

Platform, Forrest

This exhibition began in 2024 with Nheu's transformation of found materials.

Visit CanberraToday · 2:00pm–3:00pm

Quiet Places

The Gallery Next Door, Duffy

The exhibition from The Gallery Next Door.

Visit CanberraToday

Takeaway: Tales from the Flavour Superhighway

Canberra Contemporary, Parkes

Takeaway: Tales from the Flavour Superhighway is an artistic project that explores ecological networks, food sovereignty, and decolonial cultural practices.

Visit CanberraToday · 10:00am–4:00pm

GR’AFT: Solo Exhibition by Lynda Draper

Canberra Glassworks, Kingston

GR'AFT draws on the ancient practice of grafting, the joining of separate living forms to create new growth, as both process and metaphor.

Visit CanberraToday

Vietnam - One In, All In

Australian War Memorial, Campbell

A contemporary art exhibition that uncovers personal experiences of Aboriginal Vietnam Veterans from South Australia, who have their stories interpreted and creatively shared by Aboriginal artists.