Canberra today
Canberra today, Thursday: cloud increasing, 21° / 5°. A warm jacket will make the trip out much more comfortable. Friday: showers around, 22° / 11°.
Region Canberra leads today with “Public school budget claims rejected but parents urge government to be more up front on funding changes”. The ACT Government has rejected claims that school budget cuts will disproportionately affect schools in poorer areas. The government disputes the accuracy of media reports suggesting a lack of transparency regarding funding changes.
Also in today's feed: “Queanbeyan sporting community digs in for Yvonne Cuschieri House respite care facility” (Region Canberra); “Canberra’s newest ultra-running event is about going your own way, one lap at a time” (HerCanberra); “UC casuals win 17% super under new pay deal” (Region Canberra).
On today — Artistic Antarctica with Alison Lester and Coral Tulloch (National Museum of Australia, Acton), 1:00pm–2:30pm. Also listed for today — Quality Koalas at Tidbinbilla (Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve – Eucalypt Forest Koala display enclosure, Tidbinbilla), 1:30pm–2:30pm.
The ACT Government has rejected claims that school budget cuts will disproportionately affect schools in poorer areas. The government disputes the accuracy of media reports suggesting a lack of transparency regarding funding changes.
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 new respite care facility is being built in the Queanbeyan area to provide support for individuals aged 18 to 60 with terminal or chronic illnesses. The facility is a result of years of effort and planning.
A new ultra-running event is taking place in Canberra, focusing on individuality and self-paced running. The event will be held in a forest park and aims to create a welcoming and community-minded atmosphere for participants.
Casual academic staff at the University of Canberra are set to receive a significant boost to their superannuation contributions under a new pay deal. The new deal will increase super contributions to 17 per cent by 2030.
Canberra city cafés have been identified as popular spots for reading, writing, and getting lost in a book. The discovery comes ahead of the Canberra Writers Festival, which will return this October.
A new proposal is being considered for a waterfront city stadium in Canberra. The stadium would be located near the next stage of light rail and within walking distance of the city's nightlife.
The H Dispensary, a long-standing natural health destination in Canberra, is entering a new era. Located in the leafy suburb of Griffith, the dispensary has been a quiet fixture in the city's natural health scene for some time.
An attempted murder trial in the ACT Supreme Court, which was set to begin this week, has been abandoned after one of the accused pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.
A new festival is coming to the Playhouse in Canberra, featuring six independent productions that showcase unique works by local creators. The event promises to bring a diverse range of artistic voices to the stage.
A concert featuring the voice and piano will showcase the works of Franz Schubert, a renowned composer of lieder music. The event celebrates the 50th anniversary of Art Song Canberra.
National Museum of Australia, Acton
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve – Eucalypt Forest Koala display enclosure, Tidbinbilla
Royal Australian Mint, Deakin
Australian National Botanic Gardens, Acton
Royal Australian Mint, Deakin
National Archives of Australia, Parkes
National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo
Palace Electric, Canberra
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