Canberra today
Canberra today, Thursday: clear and calm, 14° / 0°. A warm jacket will make the trip out much more comfortable. Tomorrow, Friday: cloud increasing, 20° / 2°.
Today's lead story, from CityNews: “1000 Canberra homes targeted in electric trial”.
Also in today's feed: “Raiders, Tigers looking for a final flourish in NRLW” (CityNews); “Volunteers’ bid to fix 20 public housing homes by Christmas wins Assembly backing” (Region Canberra); “Big Splash restaurant move a ‘betrayal of community’” (Region Canberra).
On today — The Great Debate: That Australian politics is alive and well (National Library of Australia, Parkes), 5:00pm–7:00pm. Also listed for today — The Great Student Debate 2026: That Australian politics is alive and well (National Library of Australia, Parkes), 4:00pm–5:00pm.
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.
Up to 1000 households in Banks and surrounding Tuggeranong suburbs will be offered rebates and support to switch their homes to all-electric under a $40 million pilot program.
The Canberra Raiders and Wests Tigers will compete on Friday night in a crucial NRLW match. A win for one of the teams will help keep their premiership hopes alive.
The ACT Legislative Assembly has approved a community-led initiative to renovate 20 vacant public housing properties by Christmas. The Assembly has agreed to government safeguards while rejecting an attempt to reduce broader targets for getting empty homes back into use.
A community action group has expressed opposition to plans to open a restaurant on a water park site. The group claims the move is a breach of community trust.
Canberra residents are invited to participate in a quiz featuring questions about the city's legislative assembly and other topics. The quiz includes a mix of questions, including one about a term used in conversation and another about a popular fast food chain's menu.
A stolen Hyundai SUV has been connected to a series of burglaries in the Belconnen area. The vehicle is believed to have been involved in multiple break-ins in the surrounding regions.
Griffith's local business has undergone a transformation over the past two years. The changes have been subtle, with updates made to various aspects of the business, including furniture, menu, and possibly other elements.
The Canberra Pirates are competing in a grand final this weekend. The event is taking place in the Canberra region.
Canberra is a team that has emerged as a surprise contender in the NRLW finals, with its season being described as bizarre. The club is set to compete in its first-ever semifinal, making it a mystery to many in the league.
National Library of Australia, Parkes
National Library of Australia, Parkes
The National Zoo and Aquarium, Weston
Commonwealth Park, Parkes
Commonwealth Park, Canberra
Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
National Museum of Australia, Acton
National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
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