Canberra today
Wednesday in Canberra: cloud increasing, 21° / 6°. A light extra layer should be enough for most people. Tomorrow, Thursday: cloud increasing, 22° / 9°.
Region Canberra leads today with “Students’ travel safety called into question around North Gungahlin School”. Concerns have been raised about the safety of students travelling to and from Margaret Hendry School in North Gungahlin. The community is seeking improved pedestrian protections around an intersection that is used by a large number of students daily.
Also in today's feed: “ANU slips to lowest in global university rankings” (CityNews); “Bus users push for better alerts, signs and maps” (CityNews); “Four sites recognised for Canberra heritage” (CityNews).
On today — Family Orienteering (National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo), 9:00am–4:00pm. Also listed for today — Zoo in Bloom (The National Zoo and Aquarium, Weston), 9:30am–4:30pm.
Concerns have been raised about the safety of students travelling to and from Margaret Hendry School in North Gungahlin. The community is seeking improved pedestrian protections around an intersection that is used by a large number of students daily.
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 Australian National University has fallen to its lowest position in the latest global university rankings. Four Australian institutions have seen improvements in their rankings, but the ANU has not.
Canberra's public transport system is in need of improvement, with passengers experiencing issues with timetables, service alerts, and navigation tools. A new report highlights the need for better alerts, signs, and maps to enhance the overall travel experience for bus users.
Four Canberra locations have been acknowledged for their significance in the city's history. These locations cover the city's early pastoral era, architectural development, and growth of the public service.
During school holidays, tourism guides often recommend popular destinations in Canberra. Families are often steered towards well-known attractions in the city.
Canberra's medicinal cannabis users may face a longer wait for protection from drug-driving laws due to the lack of a reliable roadside impairment test. The government is hesitant to reform the laws due to the surge in prescriptions and the unavailability of technology to accurately measure impairment.
A community has developed on a lakeshore property in Canberra, offering a unique gathering space. The location features a natural setting with pristine lakeshore views.
Canberra residents can elevate their next event with the availability of over 10 grazing boxes. These boxes are designed to add a unique element to social gatherings.
Canberra-based entrepreneurs have won a top regional tech-entrepreneurship award for their innovative tech solutions. Their work has been recognised as standing out among other notable tech companies, including Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.
The court heard Adam Britt, 41, murdered his partner, Tiffany Spence, in an attack that took place over two days to "punish her".
National Library of Australia, Parkes
National Museum of Australia, Acton
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Royal Australian Mint, Deakin
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Parkes
National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo
Palace Electric, Canberra
The National Zoo and Aquarium, Weston
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