Canberra today
Tuesday in Canberra: cloud increasing, 12° / 2°. A warm jacket will make the trip out much more comfortable. Wednesday: light drizzle possible, 8° / 4°.
CityNews leads today with “Belconnen land rezoning opposed”. A proposed rezoning of community land in the Belconnen Town Centre has sparked opposition from local residents. The Belconnen Community Council is urging lawmakers to reject the plan until further planning studies are completed.
Also in today's feed: “Canberra mother whose distracted driving killed motorcyclist Simon Smith sentenced” (Region Canberra); “ACT Government faces union campaign against yes vote in pay offer ballot” (Region Canberra); “All aboard the Chutney Express!” (Region Canberra).
On today — Christmas in July Feast at Jamison (Canberra Southern Cross Club Jamison, Macquarie), 11:00am–10:00pm. Also listed for today — MEGAfauna Megahunt (Australian National Botanic Gardens, Acton), 8:30am–5:00pm.
A proposed rezoning of community land in the Belconnen Town Centre has sparked opposition from local residents. The Belconnen Community Council is urging lawmakers to reject the plan until further planning studies are completed.
Summaries below are nberra.com's own wording unless marked as a publisher extract; each headline links to the original reporting at its source.
The death of a “treasured friend” was caused by a woman who failed to comprehend the risks of driving in limited visibility and was “unduly preoccupied with getting her kids to school”.
The ACT Government’s latest pay offer to its workforce has hit an obstacle with the main public servants’ union announcing it will campaign against it in the upcoming ballot, including potential strike action.
A carpark in Dickson has been transformed into a dining destination for South Indian cuisine. A food truck, known as the Chutney Express, is serving up popular dishes to locals and visitors alike.
Canberra residents are embracing a trend focused on improving daily productivity and efficiency through clever shortcuts and strategies. The city is experiencing an interest in finding ways to make everyday tasks easier and more manageable.
Gungahlin is home to a variety of dining options, including lakeside lunches and other eateries that offer unique experiences. The suburb has evolved beyond its initial reputation as a rapidly growing area.
Canberra artist Eryn Marshall is hosting an exhibition that explores the concept of female identity. The event aims to spark conversations about women's experiences during midlife.
A Canberra woman who fatally struck a motorcyclist after driving into oncoming traffic has been spared jail, with a judge finding imprisonment would "pile trauma upon trauma" for her family.
A local politician has expressed concerns over a provision on energy bills that they believe may be misleading. The politician is calling for greater transparency from the energy provider regarding their offers and plans.
Fuel excise is set to expire, leading to potential cost increases for motorists and businesses. A proposed increase in oil refining capacity may provide an alternative source of supply in the future.
Canberra Southern Cross Club Jamison, Macquarie
Australian National Botanic Gardens, Acton
National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo Valley
National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo
National Portrait Gallery, Parkes
Canberra Museum + Gallery, Canberra
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
National Museum of Australia, Acton
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