Canberra today
Tuesday in Canberra: light drizzle possible, 17° / 6°. A warm jacket will make the trip out much more comfortable. Wednesday: partly cloudy, 11° / 2°.
Region Canberra leads today with “No Big Splash this summer, so Steel commissions a study”. The ACT Government is commissioning a study to find a buyer for the Big Splash site. The site's lessee will not be able to reopen as required, prompting the government to explore alternative options.
Also in today's feed: “Ex-cadet accused of leaving spy camera in ADFA bathroom hit with 260 charges” (Region Canberra); “Rider injured in Tuggeranong Parkway collision” (CityNews); “Secrets of Canberra’s gardens open in exclusive tours this spring” (Region Canberra).
On today — Canberra Made Series - Panting the Colours of Floriade with Jenny Adams (Canberra and Region Visitors Centre, Parkes), 12:30pm–3:30pm. Also listed for today — Underground Spirits Gin Garden at Floriade (Commonwealth Park, Parkes), 9:30am–5:00pm.
The ACT Government is commissioning a study to find a buyer for the Big Splash site. The site's lessee will not be able to reopen as required, prompting the government to explore alternative options.
Summaries below are nberra.com's own wording unless marked as a publisher extract; each headline links to the original reporting at its source.
CONTENT WARNING: This article refers to alleged intimate image abuse. A former Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) cadet accused of hiding a spy camera inside a bathroom at the Canberra facility now faces more than 260 charges over the allegations.
A motorcyclist was involved in a collision with a car on Tuggeranong Parkway, resulting in the rider being taken to hospital. The rider was treated in a stable condition.
Canberra residents will have the opportunity to explore exclusive garden tours this spring. The gates to a private garden will open to visitors, offering a unique insight into a carefully cultivated retreat.
A popular card game originating from a father-son duo's lockdown activity is being adapted into a storybook. The game, known as Go Bum, has been rebranded as The Bumlings, a family-friendly version.
The ACT Greens are advocating for a significant portion of homes at the Thoroughbred Park redevelopment to be designated as public housing. This proposal has raised concerns among developers, who fear it could make projects less financially viable.
A Canberra tour guide has won a national bronze award for excellence in the Top Tour Guide category. This achievement recognizes the guide's outstanding performance in their role.
A former Australian Defence Force Academy cadet is facing a further 160 charges after allegedly secretly filming female cadets in the bathroom on the Canberra campus.
A selection of menus has been created to celebrate the arrival of spring, drawing inspiration from Floriade. The menus feature a range of sweet treats, including floral cocktails, seasonal matchas, and unique desserts like Belgian chocolate ice cream.
The future of Canberra's Big Splash water park remains uncertain. The ACT government does not believe the park will reopen for the summer as previously promised by the site's lessee.
Canberra and Region Visitors Centre, Parkes
Commonwealth Park, Parkes
Commonwealth Park, Canberra
The National Zoo and Aquarium, Weston
Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
National Museum of Australia, Acton
National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
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