Canberra today
Canberra today, Sunday: clear and calm, 18° / 2°. A warm jacket will make the trip out much more comfortable. Monday: clear and calm, 20° / 3°.
Region Canberra leads today with “Fifty years on, this Canberra classroom is still helping new arrivals find their voice”.
Also in today's feed: “‘Beggars belief’ as Palmerston man alleged to have driven at twice speed limit” (Region Canberra); “Bone Appetit: Canberra’s most dog-friendly venues” (Region Canberra); “Subsidised access to cancer-fighting drug expanded” (CityNews).
On today — Canberra Milky Way Editing Masterclass (Gungahlin East Lakes, Gungahlin), 9:00am–4:30pm. Also listed for today — National Wattle Day at the Arboretum (National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo Valley), 10:00am–3:00pm.
When Ahmed Al Haboush and Omar Gherablji arrived in Canberra from Lebanon in November 2023, they came on the same plane. Both were originally from Syria. Both families had fled the war and lived in Lebanon before being resettled in Australia.
Summaries below are nberra.com's own wording unless marked as a publisher extract; each headline links to the original reporting at its source.
Police say a 22-year-old’s decision to allegedly speed in an area where there was a fatal crash only hours earlier is something that “beggars belief”.
Canberra has a number of venues that allow dogs in their outdoor areas. These dog-friendly venues provide a convenient option for dog owners who want to spend time with their pets.
The federal government has expanded the range of cancers a discounted medicines scheme will cover. The scheme will now subsidise treatment for more types of cancer.
Anthony Albanese will head to Palau for the Pacific Islands Forum amid growing tensions and creeping Chinese influence in the region.
A new venue is opening in Canberra city, bringing the warmth of an Italian family table to the area. The venue will offer old-school hospitality in a modern, luxe setting, opening on Monday 31 August.
The Canberra Writers Festival 2026 will feature a wide range of events and activities. The festival will showcase the work of numerous artists and authors, with a large number of books and events planned over four days.
Canberra residents are encouraged to explore various dining options to suit different types of father figures. A range of establishments offer unique experiences catering to diverse paternal energies.
Tennis legend is being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony has been marked by an emotional response from the individual.
The 2026 Lowy Institute Poll records the largest ever decline in support for cultural diversity in Australia, with some saying they live in fear of racist attacks even in the largely progressive city of Canberra.
Gungahlin East Lakes, Gungahlin
National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo Valley
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
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