Canberra today
Tuesday in Canberra: mostly clear, 17° / 4°. A warm jacket will make the trip out much more comfortable. Tomorrow, Wednesday: mostly clear, 18° / 3°.
Today's lead story, from Region Canberra: “Reduced Capital Circle speed limit, no more bridge expansion: the new plans for light rail stage 2B revealed”. The ACT Government has unveiled new plans for light rail stage 2B, which include changes to track arrangements and the number of kiss-and-ride stops. The final environmental impact documents also reveal reduced speed limits for the Capital Circle route.
Also in today's feed: “Murder squad investigates suspicious death of man in Watson” (Region Canberra); “ACT electoral boundaries up for review” (CityNews); “Housing ACT building damaged with ball bearings, police seek witnesses” (Region Canberra).
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.
The ACT Government has unveiled new plans for light rail stage 2B, which include changes to track arrangements and the number of kiss-and-ride stops. The final environmental impact documents also reveal reduced speed limits for the Capital Circle route.
Summaries below are nberra.com's own wording unless marked as a publisher extract; each headline links to the original reporting at its source.
After police discovered a man’s body at his north Canberra home, the homicide squad announced they believe he died in suspicious circumstances. An ACT Policing spokesperson said police were asked to check on the welfare of a 70-year-old man on Monday morning (5 October).
The ACT's electoral boundaries and electorate names are being reviewed, and Canberrans are invited to provide suggestions. Changes to the electoral boundaries and electorate names will be considered ahead of the 2028 Legislative Assembly election.
A Housing ACT building in Belconnen was damaged with ball bearings, prompting an investigation. Police are seeking witnesses to help determine the cause of the damage and are currently investigating the incident.
Canberra CEOs are participating in a unique culinary experience where they trade in their business attire for aprons. They are being paired with top Australian chefs in a kitchen setting, an unusual combination of business and cooking.
The death of a 70-year-old man found inside his Watson home on Monday is being treated as suspicious.
Ask a Canberran where they're from and there's a good chance the answer won't be Canberra. Our city has a funny habit of collecting people from elsewhere.
Canberra residents can enjoy spring walks with beautiful flowers without the crowds at Floriade. Several options are available for those looking to spot blossoms in a more peaceful setting.
Police are investigating the suspicious death of a 70-year-old man in Canberra's north after officers discovered his body at a Watson home yesterday during a welfare check.
Zach Merrett has expressed openness to different roles within the team after making a high-profile move to Hawthorn. His future position is uncertain, with no preconceived ideas as to how he will contribute to the team.
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve – Black Flats carpark, Tidbinbilla
Australian National Botanic Gardens, Acton
National Archives of Australia, Parkes
National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo
Palace Electric, Canberra
The National Zoo and Aquarium, Weston
Commonwealth Park, Canberra
The National Zoo and Aquarium, Weston
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