Canberra today
Canberra today, Saturday: cloud increasing, 19° / 4°. A light extra layer should be enough for most people. Tomorrow, Sunday: cloud increasing, 19° / 6°.
Region Canberra leads today with “Canberra has plenty of empty car spaces. Bronte has an idea to put them to work”. Canberra residents face a common parking challenge, with many empty car spaces available. A local resident has proposed utilizing these spaces to provide a more affordable parking option for commuters.
Also in today's feed: “Raiders earn first NRLW finals berth with upset win” (CityNews); “Making public school an excellent first choice for every family” (Region Canberra); “Endometriosis hospitalisations surge as Canberra patients face barriers to care” (Region Canberra).
On today — Canberra Made Series – Egg Picnic X Megalo Print Studio - Floriade Edition Workshop (Canberra and Region Visitors Centre, Parkes), 10:00am–12:30pm. Also listed for today — Ollies' Garage & The SHRF Canberra Showroom: Celebration of Motorsports Bathurst Legend Cars (Ollies' Garage, Fyshwick), 9:00am–12:00pm.
Canberra residents face a common parking challenge, with many empty car spaces available. A local resident has proposed utilizing these spaces to provide a more affordable parking option for commuters.
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 Canberra Raiders have secured a spot in the NRLW finals series with a convincing win over Wests Tigers. This achievement marks a historic milestone for the team.
Public schools are considered an excellent option for families in Canberra. This view is based on personal experience of individuals who attended public schools in the past.
Hospitalisations for endometriosis are increasing among Australian women and girls, with Canberra residents facing challenges in accessing specialist care. The lack of accessible specialist care in the region is a significant barrier to receiving timely and effective treatment for those affected by the condition.
A group of cyclists in Canberra gathered to pay tribute to two individuals who lost their lives in a fatal car accident involving cyclists. The event was held to remember the victims, who were cycling with others at the time of the incident.
A young scholarship girl's life is portrayed in a film that explores the challenges she faces at a prestigious girls' school. The story delves into the difficulties she encounters, including snobbery and harsh treatment.
A recent outage by Optus has prompted police to conduct welfare checks in four states and jurisdictions. The outage, the telco's second systems failure in a year, has affected customers in these areas.
A new bakery has opened in Kingston, offering a range of baked goods. A set menu has been introduced, potentially offering a value option for customers.
A new music and wine festival is coming to Canberra, featuring a triple j-esque sound. The event will be held at Patrick White Lawns on November 28.
Floriade 2026 is offering a variety of experiences at Commonwealth Park, including flowers, food, and interactions with farmers. The event is expected to feature a range of attractions and activities during its opening week.
Canberra and Region Visitors Centre, Parkes
Ollies' Garage, Fyshwick
National Archives of Australia, Parkes
Coorong Pavilion EPIC, Lyneham
Royal Australian Mint, Deakin
Questacon, Parkes
Corin Forest, Paddys River
Commonwealth Park, Parkes
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