Canberra today
Canberra today, Thursday: cloud increasing, 23° / 10°. A light extra layer should be enough for most people. Tomorrow, Friday: showers around, 16° / 12°.
Today's lead story, from Region Canberra: “Things to do in Canberra this week (2 – 8 October)”. Canberra residents can look forward to a variety of activities and events across the city this week. These include kid-friendly events, live music, and other activities that cater to different interests.
Also in today's feed: “Voluntary redundancies will harm Canberrans ‘in the worst possible way’: union” (Region Canberra); “Opposition parties attack ACT health job cuts” (CityNews); “Game on! Denman Village Park’s new chapter is taking shape” (HerCanberra).
On today — Spring School Holidays at the Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD) (Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Parkes).
Canberra residents can look forward to a variety of activities and events across the city this week. These include kid-friendly events, live music, and other activities that cater to different interests.
Summaries below are nberra.com's own wording unless marked as a publisher extract; each headline links to the original reporting at its source.
Voluntary redundancies at the Health and Community Services Directorate may have a negative impact on Canberra residents. The union is concerned that this move will disproportionately affect the most vulnerable members of the community.
Opposition parties in Canberra have expressed concerns about job cuts in the Health and Community Services Directorate. Plans for 65 voluntary redundancies have sparked criticism from the Canberra Liberals and ACT Greens.
Denman Village Park is undergoing a significant transformation to enhance its facilities. The park's new development aims to further establish it as a vibrant community hub.
NightFest is returning to Commonwealth Park for four consecutive nights in 2026, drawing a large crowd of tens of thousands of visitors. The event will feature a stacked entertainment lineup.
The ANU team of Alexandra Fladun-Dorling, Rania Saud and Georgia Bowrey have won the grand final of the ACT Annual Intervarsity Moot against UC's team of Grace Huang, Grace Ferguson and Dakota Thorne. Legal columnist HUGH SELBY was there.
A mother is seeking answers after a traumatic birth experience at a hospital, alleging that her daughter's life could have been put at risk due to inadequate care. The incident occurred at a hospital where the mother gave birth.
A special event is being held in Canberra to celebrate love and acceptance within the queer community. The event is designed to bring together young people and their allies to promote unity and inclusivity.
Canberra's weather is expected to be rainy and overcast during the upcoming long weekend. Residents can plan indoor activities to make the most of the inclement weather.
The ACT government's digital health records system has been expanded to include more general practitioners. Concerns have been raised about the management of a contract related to the system, prompting calls for answers from the government.
National Library of Australia, Parkes
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Parkes
The National Zoo and Aquarium, Weston
Commonwealth Park, Parkes
The National Zoo and Aquarium, Weston
Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Canberra Museum + Gallery, Canberra
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