Canberra today
Canberra today, Wednesday: cloud increasing, 17° / 5°. A warm jacket will make the trip out much more comfortable. Tomorrow, Thursday: cloud increasing, 17° / 8°.
Region Canberra leads today with “Stadium team aims to include pool and Floriade in plans”. A proposed city stadium is expected to enhance the Commonwealth Park precinct, which includes the Canberra Aquatic Centre and Floriade. The stadium's design will feature a retractable roof and field, among other elements.
Also in today's feed: “Edge to shut last Canberra childcare centre as 11 closures confirmed nationwide” (Region Canberra); “Smoke warning as Duffy burn gets underway” (CityNews); “ANU festival makes live music more accessible” (CityNews).
On today — Sydney Kings v New Zealand Breakers NBL27 (AIS Arena, Bruce), 7:15pm–9:30pm. Also listed for today — Canberra Short Film Festival (Dendy Cinemas Canberra, Canberra), 6:00pm–10:00pm.
A proposed city stadium is expected to enhance the Commonwealth Park precinct, which includes the Canberra Aquatic Centre and Floriade. The stadium's design will feature a retractable roof and field, among other elements.
Summaries below are nberra.com's own wording unless marked as a publisher extract; each headline links to the original reporting at its source.
Edge Early Learning will close its last Canberra childcare centre on October 14. The centre's closure is part of 11 nationwide closures confirmed by the company.
A prescribed burn is planned for the ACT Parks and Conservation Service depot in Duffy. The burn is intended to be carried out under favorable weather and fuel conditions.
Canberra's live music scene will be showcased at The ANU this weekend. A festival will bring together established Australian acts and emerging local talent on campus.
Two five-year-olds have gone missing from a Canberra daycare centre. Police have found the children, and the centre's owners have apologised for the incident.
A special event is coming to Royal Canberra Golf Club in October, featuring a unique experience with French flair. The event will include a Champagne tasting and a paired dinner, set against a picturesque backdrop.
CONTENT WARNING: This article refers to alleged child abuse. A woman has been accused of grooming and repeatedly sexually abusing an underage teenage boy over several weeks.
A man has filed a lawsuit against a bus hire company in connection with a fatal bus crash that occurred after his wedding. The crash resulted in the deaths of 10 people.
A group of people threw rocks at cars in Canberra's north before a stabbing occurred, resulting in a 23-year-old man being injured. The incident took place in the early morning hours in Belconnen.
The Canberra Writers Festival is taking place this weekend, featuring top sessions for attendees. Book lovers attending the festival may want to plan their breaks to include food, drink, and a chance to rest and recharge.
AIS Arena, Bruce
Dendy Cinemas Canberra, Canberra
The Gallery Next Door, Duffy
Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
Australian War Memorial, Campbell
National Museum of Australia, Acton
National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
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