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Canberra right now

7-day outlook
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Clear and calm. Feels like 12° with wind at 15 km/h. A light extra layer should be enough for most people.
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Light drizzle possible.
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The daily brief

Today in Canberra — 2 September 2026

Canberra today, Wednesday: light drizzle possible, 19° / 10°. A light extra layer should be enough for most people. Tomorrow, Thursday: drizzle possible, 15° / 9°.

Today's lead story, from Region Canberra: “Police seek witnesses after teens struck in alleged hit-and-run”.

Also in today's feed: “Tuggeranong reigns supreme on grand final day, but Gungahlin women steal sweet revenge” (Region Canberra); “Hall of Fame honour caps a career built on trust” (CityNews); “Two teens struck in Richardson hit-and-run” (CityNews).

On today — Questacon Science Time: Spring (Questacon, Parkes), 11:00am–11:45am. Also listed for today — Thread: Connecting Stories and Community (National Portrait Gallery, Parkes), 10:00am–5:00pm.

Worth knowing

Local news

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

Region Canberrapublisher extract

Police seek witnesses after teens struck in alleged hit-and-run

Two teenagers were taken to hospital after they were struck by a car in an alleged hit-and-run last month in south Canberra. An ACT Policing spokesperson said the teenagers were hit by a vehicle in Wentcher Place, Richardson, at around 8:25 pm on 18 August 2026.

CityNews

Hall of Fame honour caps a career built on trust

A long-standing real estate professional has been recognised for their dedication to the industry. A prestigious honour has been bestowed upon them, acknowledging their commitment to building trust with clients over an extended period.

CityNews

Through a migrant’s lens, home looks different

Two Chinese migrants have returned to their homeland with cameras, capturing the complexities of their experience between belonging and displacement. Their photographs offer a unique perspective on the challenges of navigating multiple identities and cultural differences.

HerCanberra

Seven Canberra high teas to sip this spring

Canberra residents can enjoy a variety of high tea options this spring. A selection of seven local high teas are available, offering a chance to indulge in a leisurely day of eating and drinking.

What's on

Coming up in Canberra

Upcoming events and activities from Visit Canberra.

Visit CanberraToday · 11:00am–11:45am

Questacon Science Time: Spring

Questacon, Parkes

Bring your 3–5‑year‑old along for a fun‑filled Science Time session at Questacon, where curious little minds explore the fascinating science behind spring and flours.

Visit CanberraToday · 10:00am–5:00pm

Thread: Connecting Stories and Community

National Portrait Gallery, Parkes

For millennia, clothing and body adornment have shaped, and made visible, connections to land, community and culture.

Visit CanberraToday

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 · 10:00am–4:00pm

2XX People Powered Radio: Celebrating 50 Years

Canberra Museum + Gallery, Canberra

It's not every day that you get to celebrate 50 years on the airwaves but that's exactly what 2XX is doing at Canberra Museum + Gallery.

Visit CanberraToday · 9:00am–5:00pm

Antarctica

National Museum of Australia, Acton

Explore the frozen continent at National Museum of Australia with Antarctica, a fascinating exhibition sharing the stories of Australia's enduring connection to the icy south.

Visit CanberraToday · 10:00am–5:00pm

The Weavers’ Studio

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes

Come along to The Weavers' Studio, and try your hand at weaving in this free, drop-in activity.

Visit CanberraToday · 10:00am–5:00pm

Arthur Boyd: tapestries

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes

The National Gallery presents a world-first opportunity to experience the full cycle of 20 monumental tapestries by renowned Australian artist Arthur Boyd.

Visit CanberraToday · 9:00am–5:00pm

Remembering the War Exhibition

National Library of Australia, Parkes

The Second World War represents the greatest loss of life in an armed conflict that the world has ever seen.