Canberra today
Thursday in Canberra: cloud increasing, 10° / -1°. Put on extra layers — it is going to feel properly cold. Tomorrow, Friday: mostly clear, 12° / -1°.
CityNews leads today with “Eisteddfod choir event to fill Canberra with song”. A large gathering of choirs from Canberra and surrounding areas will take place at a local venue on August 8. The event is part of a long-standing national tradition that celebrates singing and music.
Also in today's feed: “Half-baked energy supply leaves local business’s expansion plans in the cold” (Region Canberra); “Nearly 600 ACT public housing homes sit vacant. Why?” (Region Canberra); “Man sought after Woden sunglasses theft” (CityNews).
On today — MEGAfauna Megahunt (Australian National Botanic Gardens, Acton), 8:30am–5:00pm. Also listed for today — Warm Trees - Winter in the Woods (National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo Valley), 7:00am–5:30pm.
A large gathering of choirs from Canberra and surrounding areas will take place at a local venue on August 8. The event is part of a long-standing national tradition that celebrates singing and music.
Summaries below are nberra.com's own wording unless marked as a publisher extract; each headline links to the original reporting at its source.
Canberra hospitality businesses are facing challenges due to the implementation of renewable energy policies, which may be affecting their operations. Expansion plans by some local businesses have been impacted as a result of these changes.
A significant number of ACT public housing homes are currently vacant. The exact reasons for this vacancy remain unclear.
Police are seeking the public's help to identify a man following an alleged theft and assault at a sunglasses store in Woden earlier this month.
A major pop culture event is coming to Canberra, promising an exciting experience for fans of comics, gaming, cosplay, and art. The annual Oz Comic-Con will return to the city, attracting a diverse range of enthusiasts.
A person has shared their story of how they achieved a highly sought-after position. Their journey is an example of what can be accomplished with determination and hard work.
Looking for a way to escape Canberra winter? Trust us, this road trip will be worth the drive.
The telecommunications regulator has revealed it will take Optus to court over a major network outage which affected hundreds of triple-zero calls.
Canberra residents are invited to test their knowledge with a quiz featuring questions about local history and culture. The quiz includes multiple-choice questions on various topics, including the city's past and present.
A prominent businesswoman has requested consideration for hosting Olympic events in a regional city. Her proposal was made prior to an official announcement by the governing party regarding their plans for delivering the games.
National Archives of Australia -Preservation Facility, Mitchell
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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