Canberra today
Thursday in Canberra: cloud increasing, 12° / -1°. Put on extra layers — it is going to feel properly cold. Friday: cloud increasing, 12° / -2°.
Today's lead story, from Region Canberra: “QUIZ: How long will a Civic-Woden light rail trip take? Plus 9 other questions”. A quiz has been created to answer various questions about light rail travel and other topics. The quiz includes questions such as how long a trip will take on the Civic-Woden light rail line, as well as others that cover different subjects.
Also in today's feed: “Canberra Liberals leader denies texting sex worker during estimates, claims complaint is harassment” (Region Canberra); “Driver charged after late-night speed spree” (CityNews); “CBD concerns as Civic office vacancy rate blows out” (Region Canberra).
On today — COVID-19 oral history project: Archiving pandemic voices (National Library of Australia, Parkes), 12:30pm–1:30pm. Also listed for today — Questacon Science Time: Light (Questacon, Parkes), 11:00am–11:40am.
A quiz has been created to answer various questions about light rail travel and other topics. The quiz includes questions such as how long a trip will take on the Civic-Woden light rail line, as well as others that cover different subjects.
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 Liberals leader Mark Parton has contacted police in the wake of an anonymous complaint that he allegedly texted a sex worker during a budget estimates hearing.
A Phillip man has been charged after police allege he drove at excessive speeds through Canberra shortly after being warned not to continue driving.
The office vacancy rate in Canberra’s CBD has more than doubled in the past six months, highlighting big challenges for what should be the national capital’s commercial anchor.
Little Sutton Bakehouse is expanding its operations by opening a new location in Deakin. The move follows the success of their existing site on the outskirts of Canberra.
A new Nigerian kitchen and eatery has opened in Canberra. The establishment serves traditional dishes from Nigeria.
A new clinic in Canberra is providing comprehensive treatment for individuals affected by skin cancer, addressing both physical and emotional well-being. The clinic offers a range of services related to skin health and aesthetics under one roof.
A local resident has won a prestigious literary award. The winner shared their news with their mother before announcing the achievement publicly.
Margot McNeill's appointment as CEO was brought into question earlier this year after revelations she did not disclose a misconduct investigation at her previous job.
The ABC has issued an apology after airing a television skit that was deemed offensive. The broadcaster acknowledged its failure to meet expectations with the content of the program.
National Library of Australia, Parkes
Questacon, Parkes
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo Valley
National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo
National Portrait Gallery, Parkes
Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
Canberra Museum + Gallery, Canberra
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