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Canberra on 19 September 2026

Canberra today, Saturday: partly cloudy, 22° / 4°. A light extra layer should be enough for most people. Tomorrow, Sunday: mostly clear, 22° / 7°.

Region Canberra leads today with “Why St Clare’s is ripe for a co-ed future”.

Also in today's feed: “From boarded-up bins to makeshift pot plants, Gungahlin light rail stop has a rubbish problem” (Region Canberra); “The Braddon carwash that accidentally became a cultural icon” (Region Canberra); “Two injured in collision with mobility scooter” (CityNews).

On today — Creedence and Friends (Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip), 8:00pm–10:00pm. Also listed for today — Floral Chorals in the Spring Salon (Grainger Gallery, Fyshwick), 6:00pm–8:00pm.

Top story

Region Canberrapublisher extract

Why St Clare’s is ripe for a co-ed future

St Clare’s College is resisting suggestions that it open its doors to boys, but single-sex schools are on the wane and the Griffith school is well below capacity despite growing demand for Catholic education in the region.

The day's filtered local news

Summaries below are nberra.com's own wording unless marked as a publisher extract; each headline links to the original reporting at its source.

CityNews

Two injured in collision with mobility scooter

A collision between a van and a mobility scooter has left two people injured, with one elderly individual and a middle-aged woman being taken to hospital. The incident occurred in Bruce, resulting in the injuries to the two individuals involved.

CityNews

They called it Nutbush, but it’s about city limits

A large group of people in Canberra participated in a dance event as part of a campaign to limit the city's urban expansion. The event aimed to raise awareness about the issue and promote conservation efforts in the region.

HerCanberra

What not to miss this week at Floriade

Floriade is offering a variety of activities, including flower displays, food options, and garden workshops. The event also features a special celebration called Duck Cake Day.

CityNews

Inventive, busy, funny Pride and Prejudice

A theatrical adaptation of Pride and Prejudice is being performed, featuring a unique perspective on the classic novel. The production focuses on the lives of the female lower classes who are often overlooked in the original story.

What was on

Visit CanberraToday · 8:00pm–10:00pm

Creedence and Friends

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip

Visit CanberraToday · 11:00am–3:00pm

Korea Day

Glebe Park, Reid

Visit CanberraToday · 9:00am–3:00pm

Snow Dogs

Corin Forest, Paddys River

Visit CanberraToday · 9:30am–4:30pm

Zoo in Bloom

The National Zoo and Aquarium, Weston

Visit CanberraToday · 12:00am–11:59pm

Floriade 2026

Commonwealth Park, Canberra

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