Canberra

Yep, it’s that time of year again if you’re looking for things to do this weekend. Snuck up on me this year - it doesn’t seem that long since the last one (signs of growing old I guess).

The ACT’s container deposit scheme will be expanded to include 10-cent refunds for wine bottles, spirits and large juice containers.

Greens Leader Shane Rattenbury has admitted for the first time that the Chief Minister’s job was on the table in talks between the minor party and the Liberals on how they could share power in a coalition ACT government.

Police say 11 explosive devices have been found along a 1km stretch of footpaths in north-west Canberra over the last few days.

A total fire ban will be in place in the ACT on Saturday, January 10.

About 130,000 people are expected to attend the country’s largest car festival, Summernats, in Canberra over four days.

Major upgrades to Canberra’s Commonwealth Avenue Bridge are underway, with three of the bridge’s six lanes to be closed from Wednesday afternoon (7/1).

Varroa mite is expected to infest ACT beehives and destroy about half of them over the next two years.

There are fears that Canberra’s growing population may not have enough public pools, as some are replaced with smaller facilities or more commercial outfits.

Canberra’s bus network will be altered from February due to disruption from the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge renewal project, with some rapid buses in Belconnen affected.

I’ve sent spies deep into capital territory, they’ve managed to smuggle out contraband of unknown quality.

Fifteen public schools in Canberra are closed today and several others are partially closed due to potential asbestos contamination.

Russia has lost its High Court bid to strike out a law preventing it from building a new embassy in Canberra.

November 3 marks the beginning of the ACT’s voluntary assisted dying scheme, making the territory the second-last Australian jurisdiction to legalise it.

Transport Minister Chris Steel has been censured in the ACT Legislative Assembly for overseeing a failed $64-million public transport project.

During a tumultuous time for Canberra’s two biggest universities, another player is investing heavily to expand its footprint in the ACT.

The ACT government has introduced a bill which would place restrictions on alcohol deliveries to homes in Canberra.

A nicely visible sign of progress on this set of ongoing roadworks, I figured it makes a good time to post an aerial shot to compare with my photo of the same location around a year and a half ago.

he ACT Director of Public Prosecutions says she fears her office will have to start turning away cases due to the sheer volume of them.

Police allege a 22-year-old man was trying to use a drone to drop drugs and other items into a Canberra prison.

For two years, Commonwealth Avenue Bridge will have its six lanes reduced to three for strengthening works.

Replacing the Australian National University vice chancellor is a necessary first step to rebuilding the reputation of the ANU and restoring its legitimacy.

The ACT is equal worst with Victoria on the national credit ladder after a decision by S&P Global to reduce the territory's credit rating from AA+ to AA.

A working group found systemic issues within Libraries ACT, including that workplace culture is affecting morale and contributing to increased closures.

With the weather getting warmer, seagulls have begun swarming the forecourt of Parliament House in Canberra in huge numbers.

Does the Chinese Embassy Look Tacky, If You're Listening, with Matt Bevan

Emerson pointed out that “First Nations’ children in the ACT are 12.5 times more likely to be in out-of-home care, First Nations young people are 14 times more likely to be in youth detention, and First Nations adults are 22.7 times more likely to be incarcerated”.

The fuselage of an iconic World War Two Lancaster bomber believed to be "lucky" has been returned to the Australian War Memorial (AWM).

The number of prohibition orders forcing food businesses to temporarily close in the ACT jumped from seven to 26 in the last financial year.

The administrators of Brindabella Christian College in Canberra's north say the school spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on an overseas trip and a robot dog while it may have been insolvent.

Namadgi National Park's Demandering Hut and Max and Bert Oldfields Hut were destroyed in the Black Summer Bushfires.

The ACT government has released detailed designs of light rail Stage 2B, which will travel through Barton to Woden.

Canberra can be seen in the distance, you might be able to spot Black Mountain Tower just below the horizon on the left hand side.

On the horizon you can see some snow remaining on Mt Bimberi (left) and Mt Gingera (right), respectively the highest and second highest mountains in the ACT.

Rabbits are being shot in the area of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra's centre in an effort to keep their population under control.

Mt Coree trig point looking good today - luckily the wowsers hadn't shut the gate yet. Looking good around Bulls Head too and Mt Franklin road was open until the Snow Gum gate.

For the second federal election in a row, ACT voters have shown there really is no such thing as a safe seat.

Several parks and reserves across the ACT will be temporarily closed for an animal control program targeting pest species.

The Interchange Health Co-operative (IHCO), which had 5,000 patients on the books, was closed earlier this month and entered voluntary administration.

The National Capital Authority has released its vision for the renewal of Commonwealth Park, which includes an aquatic centre to replace Civic pool.

It's variously called skimming, splash'n'dash, or balloon sailing — where a hot air balloonist, with skill and experience, lands the balloon on water and sails with the wind behind them.

Politicians, intelligence agencies and spies themselves support the proposal for a National Spy Museum on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra.

Getting into and around Canberra's city centre became a little more challenging at 8pm last night, when part of London Circuit East closed to general traffic until late 2026.

There's a F35 flyover happening at ~7.30pm, fireworks display at 8.30, and the usual collections of food vans etc.

Of the almost 40,000 calls to triple-0 received by ACT police in 2024, 36 per cent were related to non-emergency situations.

Vikings Group wants to build a club with 160 poker machines in Jerrabomberra, near the NSW-ACT border.

Inspired by me watching the long queues of people turning Iron Knob St into a parking lot leading back to Newcastle St while the other entrances to the area remain much less trafficked.

Twelve people were rescued on Sunday afternoon after the boat they were on sank on Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra.

The New Year will again start with a bang, with the ACT Government reinstating the midnight fireworks display over Lake Burley Griffin.

From Tuesday 26/11 Canberra's bus and light rail services will begin charging fares again as they introduce a new ticketing system.

To mark its 3rd year in Canberra, Toolbox members and volunteers will celebrate this Saturday, 23 November, with DIY experts on hand to give advice and demonstrate the safe use of Toolbox equipment – with kitchen equipment used to cook up goodies for the guests. There will also be guided tours of the Toolbox.

Plans to replace Phillip Pool and Ice Skating Centre with a multi-tower Geocon residential development have been unveiled to the public.

Major Projects Canberra is gearing up for the start of work early next year to build the next stage of light rail.

The RSPCA ACT will slash its pet adoption prices this weekend to get its animals into loving new homes, as its shelter is continuing to face a difficult year.

Estimated Assembly build up is 10 Labour 10 Libs 3 Greens 1 IFC (Thomas Emmerson, seems to be left leaning) 1 Ind (Fiona Carrick, Nimby)

If you're not going to be around on the 19th or want to get in before the day and (hopefully) avoid big crowds early voting is now open at a variety of places across town - see the link for details.

It's the time of year again for buying books (and supporting Lifeline) if you feel like a run up to EPIC.