Canberra today
Canberra today, Tuesday: partly cloudy, 18° / 2°. A light extra layer should be enough for most people. Tomorrow, Wednesday: cloud increasing, 22° / 6°.
Today's lead story, from Region Canberra: “One tree or one more apartment? Canberra confronts the cost of a green canopy”. Canberra is facing a dilemma over the cost of a green canopy, with housing projects being delayed due to disputes over tree removal. A proposed 10-day pathway to resolve these disputes may not be as swift as initially thought, with potential delays and significant costs for applicants.
Also in today's feed: “Prescribed burns set for Ginninderry, Duffy, Hall” (CityNews); “Let bogongs be bogongs: Insect expert says massive moth swarms are a good thing” (Region Canberra); “Canberra man admits 'disturbing' attack on partner equated to torture” (ABC Canberra).
On today — Japanese Film Festival at the National Film and Sound Archive (National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton), 6:00pm–8:00pm. Also listed for today — Spring School Holidays at the Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD) (Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Parkes).
Canberra is facing a dilemma over the cost of a green canopy, with housing projects being delayed due to disputes over tree removal. A proposed 10-day pathway to resolve these disputes may not be as swift as initially thought, with potential delays and significant costs for applicants.
Summaries below are nberra.com's own wording unless marked as a publisher extract; each headline links to the original reporting at its source.
Prescribed burns are planned for three locations in Canberra, including a cultural burn, a training burn, and a hazard reduction burn. The burns are intended to reduce fire risk and promote land management.
Massive swarms of bogong moths have invaded homes in Canberra, causing concern among residents. An insect expert has spoken out in support of the moth swarms, viewing them as a positive occurrence.
The court heard Adam Britt, 41, murdered his partner, Tiffany Spence, in an attack that took place over two days to "punish her".
Canberra Catholic schools will increase their fees for the 2027 academic year. The decision is made necessary by rising costs that require schools to have the resources they need.
A police vehicle and a sedan collided in Phillip on Monday afternoon. Police are seeking witnesses to the incident.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged over a collision on Yamba Drive in Mawson that left a man with life-threatening injuries last month.
A service in Canberra has paid tribute to police officers who have lost their lives while serving, with new memorials added to the National Police Memorial. The event marks National Police Remembrance Day, a day to honour officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
New matcha spots have emerged in Canberra, increasing the city's options for those seeking this popular green tea drink. The number of matcha establishments has grown significantly since a similar article was published a year ago.
Two local authors will be hosting author talks at the upcoming Canberra Writers Festival. The event will feature conversations between the authors and each other, rather than a traditional Q&A format.
Royal Australian Mint, Deakin
Royal Australian Mint, Deakin
National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo Valley
National Museum of Australia, Acton
Commonwealth place, Parkes
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Parkes
National Archives of Australia, Parkes
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