Canberra today
Canberra today, Sunday: drizzle possible, 13° / 3°. Take an umbrella and waterproof layer with you. Monday: cloud increasing, 14° / 7°.
Today's lead story, from Region Canberra: “School pitch to state policy: How Canberra students helped change the conversation on period poverty”. Canberra students have made a significant impact on the conversation about period poverty, highlighting a pressing issue faced by many girls in schools. Their efforts have contributed to a shift in the discussion around this topic, leading to potential changes in state policy.
Also in today's feed: “Sharks stumble against lowly Canberra” (CityNews); “The Spanish Australian Club’s monthly food market day is one of Canberra’s most charming ways to spend a Sunday” (Region Canberra); “Behind the steel armour: Meet one of the Canberra Burly Griffins’ female fighters” (Region Canberra).
On today — Canberra Brave vs Brisbane Lightning (AIS Arena, Bruce), 1:45pm–3:45pm. Also listed for today — Oz Comic-Con Canberra (Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham), 10:00am–4:00pm.
Canberra students have made a significant impact on the conversation about period poverty, highlighting a pressing issue faced by many girls in schools. Their efforts have contributed to a shift in the discussion around this topic, leading to potential changes in state policy.
Summaries below are nberra.com's own wording unless marked as a publisher extract; each headline links to the original reporting at its source.
Cronulla have suffered a setback in their NRL campaign, losing to Canberra. The team has also lost a key player, Braydon Trindall, due to a shoulder injury.
The Spanish Australian Club hosts a monthly market day in Narrabundah, offering a unique Sunday experience. The event features a breakfast spread of churros and hot chocolate, a deli with authentic Spanish ingredients, and a lunch option of paella.
Steel armour covers every inch of the fighter’s body. A heavy helmet hides the face. A sword is gripped in one hand, a shield in the other. Moments later, steel crashes against steel as opponents charge, grapple and wrestle each other to the ground.
A national gun buyback scheme has been deemed costly, while inaction may have been more expensive. A state leader is prepared to defend his decision to participate in the scheme in an upcoming election.
The Australian National University is attempting to shift its focus in response to ongoing controversy. The institution aims to increase student numbers, which it currently lacks.
There are various events taking place in Canberra this weekend. These include birthday celebrations at ANU and pop culture-related activities, as well as cellar pours.
The Australian government is slowing down working visa applications for backpackers amid a migration backlash. A restricted migration scheme is being worked on behind the scenes to address the issue.
Canberra's dining scene is expanding with new places to eat. The city's food options are also being replicated and reimagined, with some businesses offering unique twists on existing concepts.
Canberra is home to a diverse range of musicians. The city's underground music scene features a variety of artists, including punk rockers and those making noise-pop.
AIS Arena, Bruce
Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Lyneham
National Portrait Gallery, Parkes
Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
Canberra Museum + Gallery, Canberra
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Australian Parliament House, Canberra
National Museum of Australia, Acton
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