Canberra today
Thursday in Canberra: cloud increasing, 15° / 4°. A warm jacket will make the trip out much more comfortable. Friday: cloud increasing, 14° / 4°.
Today's lead story, from Region Canberra: “UPDATED: Cyclist dies after car crashes into group riding on Gungahlin Drive”. A cyclist has died after a car crashed into a group of cyclists on Gungahlin Drive. The road has reopened after the incident, with two other cyclists taken to hospital.
Also in today's feed: “One dead, two injured after car ‘ploughed’ into group of cyclists in Gungahlin” (Region Canberra); “Things to do in Canberra this week (28 August – 3 September)” (Region Canberra); “32yo rider dead after five cyclists struck by car in Canberra's north” (ABC Canberra).
On today — Making of a medieval manuscript: from cover to cover (National Library of Australia, Parkes), 6:00pm–7:00pm. Also listed for today — Thread: Connecting Stories and Community (National Portrait Gallery, Parkes), 10:00am–5:00pm.
There are various activities planned in Canberra this week, including live music and sport events. A range of cultural and entertainment options, such as performances and exhibitions, are also available.
Summaries below are nberra.com's own wording unless marked as a publisher extract; each headline links to the original reporting at its source.
A cyclist has died after a car crashed into a group of cyclists on Gungahlin Drive. The road has reopened after the incident, with two other cyclists taken to hospital.
A senior police officer said the scene police were confronted with when they arrived to find a car had crashed into a group of cyclists, killing one, was “beyond comprehension”.
A fatal crash involving five cyclists has occurred on Gungahlin Drive in Canberra, resulting in the death of a 32-year-old rider. The road was closed in both directions following the incident.
A new bar and restaurant has opened in Kingston, marking a change to the Kennedy Street address. The establishment brings a fresh atmosphere to the area, replacing a previous occupant.
Canberra will no longer have a direct air link to Fiji, with the airline confirming it will end its service to the national capital. The change will take effect next year.
A cyclist has died in a collision with a car on Gungahlin Drive. Two other cyclists were injured in the incident.
Two teenage boys have been charged after staff were allegedly assaulted at a fast-food restaurant in Manuka on Sunday.
The Australian Institute of Sport pays out more than 225 athletes who were victims of abuse while holding scholarships between 1981 and 2013.
A local recording studio is helping to revitalize Canberra's music scene by fostering community and creativity. The studio's efforts aim to dispel the perception that the city's music scene is uninteresting.
National Library of Australia, Parkes
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
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