Canberra today
Canberra today, Friday: showers likely, 21° / 11°. Take an umbrella and waterproof layer with you. Saturday: mostly clear, 22° / 7°.
Region Canberra leads today with “Chaos and confusion: Five taken to hospital after car crashes into business”. A car crashed into a Canberra business, causing chaos and confusion, resulting in five people being taken to hospital. Two of the hospital patients are in a serious condition.
Also in today's feed: “Calling all bookworms! Paperchain Braddon has announced an opening date” (HerCanberra); “Hello weekend plans! Here are 90+ things to do in Canberra” (HerCanberra); “Aquatic centre must not be collateral damage in new stadium push, say pool supporters” (Region Canberra).
On today — Japanese Film Festival 2026 (Palace Electric, Canberra).
A car crashed into a Canberra business, causing chaos and confusion, resulting in five people being taken to hospital. Two of the hospital patients are in a serious condition.
Summaries below are nberra.com's own wording unless marked as a publisher extract; each headline links to the original reporting at its source.
Paperchain Braddon, a leading independent bookstore, is set to open its doors to the public. The bookstore, which has been a fixture in the Canberra community since 1982, is now welcoming new customers.
Canberra is hosting a variety of activities and events this weekend. The city is offering a range of things to do, with a notable event taking place.
Concerns have been raised that a new stadium at Regatta Place could negatively impact plans for the Canberra Aquatic Centre. Pool supporters argue that the aquatic centre should not be compromised in the process of developing a new stadium.
Two men have been charged over an alleged armed robbery at a Hughes business on Monday, with one arrested after a police pursuit that left two police vehicles damaged.
A recent audit has raised concerns about the condition of Canberra's road network. The ACT government has made changes to its approach to measuring road conditions, following the audit's findings that the network had been deteriorating.
Canberra residents seeking a change from traditional brunch options can find alternative choices at select cafés. These establishments offer a range of dishes beyond the usual bacon and eggs.
An 18-year-old accused of breaking into a rural property in Canberra's south and injuring several sheep last month has been refused bail.
A court has heard that two Canberra bikies allegedly tried to extort thousands of dollars from a NSW businessman, including demanding $10,000 because they claimed he was using the Comancheros’ name “to pick up chicks”.
Seven local authors have been shortlisted for the 2026 ACT Book of the Year Award. The shortlist has been announced by the ACT Arts Minister.
Australian National Botanic Gardens, Acton
National Museum of Australia, Acton
Royal Australian Mint, Deakin
Royal Australian Mint, Deakin
National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo
Palace Electric, Canberra
The National Zoo and Aquarium, Weston
The Gallery Next Door, Duffy
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