Canberra today
Tuesday in Canberra: light drizzle possible, 15° / 4°. A warm jacket will make the trip out much more comfortable. Tomorrow, Wednesday: cloud increasing, 16° / 5°.
CityNews leads today with “My Dentist Canberra puts personalised care first”. A local dentist prioritizes personalized care for patients, focusing on creating a comfortable and understanding experience. This approach aims to provide a team's support when unexpected issues arise during routine check-ups.
Also in today's feed: “Healthy teeth mean happier, healthier pets” (CityNews); “Crossing leaves room for the imagination” (CityNews); “Extra lane closures, detours for August as more light rail stage 2A tracks are laid” (Region Canberra).
On today — Searching for life beyond Earth: Lessons from Antarctica (National Museum of Australia, Acton), 6:30pm–7:45pm. Also listed for today — Thread: Connecting Stories and Community (National Portrait Gallery, Parkes), 10:00am–5:00pm.
A local dentist prioritizes personalized care for patients, focusing on creating a comfortable and understanding experience. This approach aims to provide a team's support when unexpected issues arise during routine check-ups.
Summaries below are nberra.com's own wording unless marked as a publisher extract; each headline links to the original reporting at its source.
Pets can exhibit subtle signs of dental issues, making it challenging to detect problems. Recognising these signs is crucial for providing prompt care and ensuring the overall health and well-being of pets.
A new exhibition has opened in Canberra, featuring the latest work by a well-known artist. The exhibition is part of the artist's long-standing connection to the city's art scene.
Lane closures and detours are expected in the Civic and City Hill area over the coming weeks as light rail stage 2A construction continues. Various works, including concrete retaining wall installation and water-main upgrades, will be carried out in the area.
CONTENT WARNING: This article refers to alleged family violence. A man accused of threatening to kill his partner and blow up her mother’s home said he was “at a loss for words” to learn he would be refused bail.
A local cafe owner has opened a new location in the Giralang Shops, following a change in custom at his previous cafe due to light rail construction. The owner, a seasoned barista with experience in the hospitality industry, aims to provide a welcoming atmosphere for customers.
Need a change of scenery? These Canberra cafés are perfect for your next study session.
A charity event is taking place at the Arboretum, where attendees will dress up in formal attire. The event aims to raise funds for a cause supporting seriously ill children and their families.
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 renowned for their visually stunning and expertly crafted iced beverages. These cafes are particularly skilled at creating thick, cloud-like layers on top of their cold brew and matcha drinks.
National Museum of Australia, Acton
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
National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
This page is the preserved daily edition for 18 August 2026. The live homepage always carries the current curation, and the archive index lists every past edition.