Canberra today
Canberra today, Saturday: cloud increasing, 20° / 8°. A light extra layer should be enough for most people. Sunday: fog around, 21° / 9°.
Region Canberra leads today with “Can lived experience help break Canberra’s cycle of psychiatric readmissions?”. Canberra residents may benefit from the lived experience of individuals who have faced similar struggles with mental health. This experience could potentially help break the cycle of psychiatric readmissions in the city.
Also in today's feed: “Chief Minister gives stadium plan a kick-a-long but says partnership is way to go” (Region Canberra); “5 of our favourite phởs in Canberra’s South” (Region Canberra); “Driver flees crash involving stolen BMW” (CityNews).
On today — ICN Australian Natural Games (Exhibition Park In Canberra, Mitchell), 9:00am–5:00pm. Also listed for today — Dusk till Dawn (Australian War Memorial, Campbell), 5:00pm–11:59pm.
Canberra residents may benefit from the lived experience of individuals who have faced similar struggles with mental health. This experience could potentially help break the cycle of psychiatric readmissions in the city.
Summaries below are nberra.com's own wording unless marked as a publisher extract; each headline links to the original reporting at its source.
The Chief Minister has expressed support for a proposed stadium plan, highlighting its potential for the city. A partnership approach is seen as a viable option for the project.
Canberra residents can look forward to a new list of recommended phở establishments in the city's South. A follow-up to a recent article featuring favourite phở in the North, this new list will highlight top picks in the South.
The driver of an allegedly stolen BMW fled the scene after colliding with a Suzuki in Casey on Friday night.
The ACT government's review of Canberra's nightlife has identified a need for improved support for businesses impacted by construction work in the city. A proposed solution includes establishing a dedicated Night-Time Economy Commissioner to provide stronger relief for affected businesses.
A travel warning has been issued for a key aviation hub in the Middle East due to ongoing military operations. A major military offensive is resulting in loss of life, prompting caution for those planning to travel to the area.
A rooftop bar on Bunda Street is changing its concept to an Italian venue. Meanwhile, Queenies is closing its doors.
The cut leaf daisy is a hardy ground cover that can thrive in sunny, well-drained areas. It is a slow-growing plant that can be found in certain locations.
Canberra's Kinetic Sculpture Race is returning with a new event featuring amphibious art, giant splashes, and a celebration of speed and pageantry. The event promises to be a unique blend of engineering, art, and theatrics, showcasing the beauty, strangeness, and magic of the Kinetic Sculpture Race.
Canberra residents can celebrate Oktoberfest with various events and activities. The city is hosting Oktoberfest celebrations, which include festivities and traditions associated with the holiday.
Exhibition Park In Canberra, Mitchell
Australian War Memorial, Campbell
Dendy Cinemas Canberra, Canberra
Platform, Forrest
The Gallery Next Door, Duffy
Canberra Contemporary, Parkes
Canberra Glassworks, Kingston
Ainslie Arts Centre, Braddon
This page is the preserved daily edition for 17 October 2026. The live homepage always carries the current curation, and the archive index lists every past edition.