Canberra today
Canberra today, Monday: cloud increasing, 14° / 6°. A warm jacket will make the trip out much more comfortable. Tuesday: light drizzle possible, 14° / 6°.
Region Canberra leads today with “Belconnen Community Council welcomes Arscott House rezoning inquiry”.
Also in today's feed: “Stranger’s alleged attack on two children reveals failures by police, mental health system” (Region Canberra); “Generous Canberrans to take a dip in Lake Burley Griffin for 40 years of Daffodil Day” (Region Canberra); “Asbestos clean-up continues at City Health Building” (CityNews).
On today — Researching your roots: getting started with family history (National Archives of Australia, Parkes), 11:00am–12:00pm. Also listed for today — Nature Play at the Arboretum (National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo), 10:00am–12:00pm.
The Belconnen Community Council hopes a new Legislative Assembly committee inquiry will look at the Town Centre’s surging population growth and the inappropriate timing of the rezoning proposal for the former Arscott House land.
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 distressing alleged assault of two boys inside a Canberra mall has revealed an intersection between the failings of police and the mental health support system, as well as the need to protect the community from a “vulnerable” man who is accused of being fixated on children.
Canberrans are being invited to take a dip in Lake Burley Griffin to support local cancer research. The event marks 40 years of Daffodil Day.
The City Health Building remains closed due to ongoing asbestos remediation work. The ACT Government has not provided a revised date for the building's reopening.
Adjunct Professor of Economics Gordon de Brouwer will be the ANU's 14th chancellor in its 80-year history when he takes up the role on August 19.
Canberra's best cold foam cafés are known for their visually appealing and expertly crafted iced matcha and cold brew drinks. These cafes are particularly skilled at creating a thick, cloud-like layer of foam on top of their cold beverages.
A theatrical production is coming to Canberra, promising to captivate audiences with its unique blend of entertainment. The event is anticipated to meet the needs of those seeking a new experience.
For those undergoing chemotherapy, staying active – or even the idea of it – can feel impossible.
The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia has partnered with YouTube to acknowledge 10 influential creators on the platform. This recognition is being made in collaboration with YouTube.
An 18-year-old man accused of kicking two young boys in an unprovoked attack at a Canberra shopping centre has been refused bail.
National Archives of Australia, Parkes
National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo
National Portrait Gallery, Parkes
Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
Canberra Museum + Gallery, Canberra
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
National Museum of Australia, Acton
National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
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