Canberra today
Wednesday in Canberra: cloud increasing, 12° / 2°. Put on extra layers — it is going to feel properly cold. Thursday: clear and calm, 15° / 2°.
Today's lead story, from ABC Canberra: “ACT government minister censured over library opening hours”. A minister in the ACT government has been censured over the reduction in library opening hours, a decision that has sparked criticism. A councillor has defended the minister's track record, while another councillor has accused the minister of attempting to discredit them in the lead-up to the 2028 election.
Also in today's feed: “Minister censured over cutting library hours despite Assembly’s directive to pause any action” (Region Canberra); “Greens walk away from ACT Labor deal talks” (CityNews); “Canberra’s graffiti artists are back … and it’s all above board!” (Region Canberra).
On today — Stories in bloom: Murrulangalang Storytime (National Archives of Australia, Parkes), 10:15am–11:00am. Also listed for today — Floriade 2026 (Commonwealth Park, Canberra), 12:00am–11:59pm.
A minister in the ACT government has been censured over the reduction in library opening hours, a decision that has sparked criticism. A councillor has defended the minister's track record, while another councillor has accused the minister of attempting to discredit them in the lead-up to the 2028 election.
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 Legislative Assembly has taken disciplinary action against a minister for taking an action contrary to an Assembly directive. The minister was found to have proceeded with a decision despite being instructed to pause it.
The ACT Greens have ended discussions with the Labor government over a confidence and supply agreement. No new agreement will be reached for the remainder of the term, following failed negotiations on key issues such as housing, libraries, and climate.
Graffiti art is returning to Canberra, this time in a public display. The event, organised by a West Australian-based artist, will feature light-filled graffiti art.
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.
CONTENT WARNING: This article refers to sexual assault. A predator followed a woman into a deserted underground carpark before trying to sexually assault her in a terrifying and violent attack.
Two young couples are suing Netflix star Matt Wright over an airboat crash they say left them feeling "like they were in a war zone" after another passenger was so badly injured it appeared "'her face [was] falling off".
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.
Floriade-inspired menus are being served in Canberra, featuring dishes that capture the essence of spring. The menus include a range of sweet treats, such as ice cream and matchas, as well as other seasonal delights.
A driver has expressed sorrow outside court after being charged with driving negligently into a driveway and fatally hitting a preschooler.
National Archives of Australia, Parkes
Commonwealth Park, Canberra
The National Zoo and Aquarium, Weston
Commonwealth Park, Parkes
Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
National Museum of Australia, Acton
National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
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