Canberra today
Canberra today, Thursday: steady drizzle possible, 15° / 8°. Take an umbrella and waterproof layer with you. Tomorrow, Friday: light drizzle possible, 16° / 6°.
CityNews leads today with “Liberals challenge Sunday library closures”. Canberra's public libraries have seen a significant number of visits on Sundays in the past. The number of visits has been substantial enough to warrant a challenge to the current Sunday library closure policy.
Also in today's feed: “Government wants to offload heritage-listed Woden landmark, eyes adaptive reuse” (Region Canberra); “CIT governance, merger proposal to be probed in new inquiry” (Region Canberra); “Things to do in Canberra this week (4 – 10 September)” (Region Canberra).
On today — Questacon Science Time: Spring (Questacon, Parkes), 11:00am–11:45am. Also listed for today — GR’AFT: Solo Exhibition by Lynda Draper (Canberra Glassworks, Kingston), 10:00am–4:00pm.
Canberra's public libraries have seen a significant number of visits on Sundays in the past. The number of visits has been substantial enough to warrant a challenge to the current Sunday library closure policy.
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 ACT Government is considering selling the heritage-listed Callam Offices in Woden due to the building's vacant space and high maintenance costs. The committee hearing suggested that the building would be better suited for adaptive reuse rather than its current use as offices.
A new, wide-ranging inquiry has been announced into the troubled Canberra Institute of Technology’s governance arrangements, including a potential merger with the University of Canberra.
There are various events and activities planned in Canberra for the upcoming week. A range of activities, including markets, film showings, live music, and talks, are scheduled to take place.
A Canberra childcare centre has permanently closed due to financial struggles. The centre's closure follows a three-month suspension imposed by the ACT's childcare regulator.
The big four banks have called for increased collaboration between government levels to address housing supply issues. They aim to address intergenerational home-ownership inequity through a boost in housing supply.
Two women suffered head injuries after allegedly being assaulted by a woman who demanded money in a Phillip carpark last week.
New establishments are opening in Canberra this spring, offering a range of dining and drinking options. The season's arrival is seen as a timely opportunity to explore these new venues.
Canberra's alternative music scene has several venues worth exploring. A guide has been created to help locals and visitors discover the best places to experience alternative-style live music.
Microplastics have been found in Canberra, sparking concerns about their impact on the environment. The discovery has led to a growing interest in simple actions that can be taken to mitigate their effects.
Questacon, Parkes
Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
National Portrait Gallery, Parkes
Canberra Museum + Gallery, Canberra
National Museum of Australia, Acton
National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
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