Canberra today
Canberra today, Monday: cloud increasing, 20° / 8°. A light extra layer should be enough for most people. Tomorrow, Tuesday: partly cloudy, 17° / 4°.
Region Canberra leads today with “Canberra Health Services and UC expand lung rehab services”. Canberra Health Services and the University of Canberra are expanding access to lung rehabilitation services. This expansion is expected to reduce wait times for Canberrans seeking pulmonary rehabilitation services.
Also in today's feed: “Andrew Sayers remembered posthumously in Canberra with an exhibition of his landscape paintings” (Region Canberra); “Teens stabbed in Calwell altercation” (CityNews); “Man charged after airport phone search” (CityNews).
On today — Bugs Alive Exhibition (Australian National Botanic Gardens, Acton), 9:30am–4:30pm. Also listed for today — Family Orienteering (National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo), 9:00am–4:00pm.
Canberra Health Services and the University of Canberra are expanding access to lung rehabilitation services. This expansion is expected to reduce wait times for Canberrans seeking pulmonary rehabilitation services.
Summaries below are nberra.com's own wording unless marked as a publisher extract; each headline links to the original reporting at its source.
A posthumous exhibition of Andrew Sayers' landscape paintings is being held in Canberra to remember him. Sayers was a prominent figure in the local visual arts scene for nearly three decades.
Two teenage boys were injured in a violent altercation at a shopping centre, resulting in hospital admissions. The incident involved multiple individuals, but the extent of their involvement is not specified.
A 23-year-old Gordon man has been charged after Australian Border Force officers found alleged child abuse material on his mobile phone at Canberra Airport.
Canberra residents can enjoy spring walks with blooming flowers without the crowds at popular events. Alternative options for blossom spotting are available in the city.
Canberra residents can look forward to a variety of events and activities this week, including a major plant sale and a book release. Additionally, the city will host a range of cultural and educational events, including a display of Antarctic artifacts at the National Museum of Australia.
Four people, including a child, are currently in hospital following an incident involving a group of football fans and a vehicle. The incident occurred as the fans waited to support their team.
Canberra residents can experience international cuisine without leaving the city, with various restaurants offering authentic flavors from around the world. A range of international eateries are available in Canberra, providing a taste of different cultures and destinations.
A new housing release in Ginninderry will feature compact, affordable homes. The homes are designed to provide affordable options for buyers, based on the success of previous compact home offerings in the development.
Ball bearings were used to damage windows at two government buildings in Canberra. Police are seeking witnesses to come forward about the incident that occurred on Thursday night.
Australian National Botanic Gardens, Acton
National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo
Palace Electric, Canberra
The National Zoo and Aquarium, Weston
The National Zoo and Aquarium, Weston
Commonwealth Park, Parkes
The Gallery Next Door, Duffy
Commonwealth Park, Canberra
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