Canberra today
Canberra today, Friday: cloud increasing, 15° / 3°. A warm jacket will make the trip out much more comfortable. Saturday: clear and calm, 17° / 4°.
Today's lead story, from Region Canberra: “Police admit failures over response to alleged Belconnen Mall attack on young children”.
Also in today's feed: “Vigil and fundraising drive organised as Canberra’s Nepalese community mourns flood victims” (Region Canberra); “Kambah home exemplifies bush capital living” (Region Canberra); “Portable rental bonds pushed for Canberra” (CityNews).
On today — The Michael Jackson HIStory Show (Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra), 7:30pm–9:30pm. Also listed for today — Thread: Connecting Stories and Community (National Portrait Gallery, Parkes), 10:00am–5:00pm.
A four-bedroom home in Kambah features a large backyard and a reserve, offering ample space for outdoor activities. The property spans a significant area, providing multiple opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Summaries below are nberra.com's own wording unless marked as a publisher extract; each headline links to the original reporting at its source.
An ACT Policing practices review into the police response to an alleged assault of two young children at Belconnen Mall has found the incident didn’t receive the timely response it required.
A candlelight vigil is being held in Canberra to show support for the Nepalese community, who are mourning the loss of lives due to a catastrophic glacier collapse. A fundraising drive is also being organised to help those affected by the disaster.
A portable rental bond scheme is being proposed for Canberra, with a potential deadline of the end of the year. The government's commitment to introducing such a scheme is being sought, with a decision expected to be made soon.
A new venue is opening in Canberra city, bringing a traditional Italian dining experience to the area. The venue will offer old-school hospitality in a modern setting, starting on Monday 31 August.
The Canberra Writers Festival 2026 will feature a wide range of events and activities. The festival will showcase a large number of artists and a significant number of books over a four-day period.
Canberra residents are encouraged to explore various dining options to suit different types of father figures. A range of establishments are available to cater to unique dad energies.
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 production of the popular musical 'Grease' has been revamped to focus on its energetic dance numbers, transforming it into a high-energy dance extravaganza. This updated version aims to avoid some of the darker aspects of the original script.
Police failed to appropriately prioritise reports that two young children had been assaulted at Westfield Belconnen, an internal review has found.
Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
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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