Friday 1st December

Hello Canberra,

🌦️ Weather: 24° and an 80% chance of rain. Showers most likely in the afternoon and evening.

📆 Today: It's Friday.

News: 22 People Were Sick from Belconnen Kebab Shop

Turkish Pide House in Macquarie was shut down by ACT Health after reports that 22 people became ill after visiting the restaurant. One person was hospitalised. People reported getting sick on or before the 9th of October. ACT inspected the business on the 12th of October and subsequently issued a prohibition order. The business must remain closed until it passes a further ACT health inspection. As of the 30th of November, the business has remained closed.

🏠 700 New Homes Coming to Nicholls

The Gold Creek Country Club plans to redevelop a part of its golf course into hundreds of homes. The plans include building around 700 build-to-rent homes. If the development application is successful, construction will begin in 2026. Details here.

News: Kambah House Fire

There was a house fire in Kambah yesterday afternoon. Fire crews were called to a house on Marconi Crescent at 4:15pm. The property had been searched twice, and no people were found inside. A dog was rescued. The cause has yet to be determined, and the residents were not at home when the fire started.

Acton Park Gets a Name

The future Acton Waterfront will be known as Ngamawari (pronounced 'nar-mar-wa-ree). Ngamawari means 'cave place' in Ngunnawal language and recognises the cultural significance of the limestone caves that were flooded during the creation of Lake Burley Griffin. The name was gifted in a ceremony with local Ngunnawal representatives. More.

Tonight: Smith's Bazaar

Smith's Alternative is holding a night market every Friday evening during December from 4 to 10pm. Details here.

🚃 This Weekend: Heritage Rail Rides

Climb aboard heritage 1960s railmotor 631/731 for a rail journey through the Southern Tablelands and Molonglo Valley. Canberra Railway Museum, in collaboration with Lachlan Valley Railway, are running the Molonglo Valley Explorer this Saturday and Sunday. Details here.

What's On This Weekend

A lot is happening this weekend, including the French Markets, train rides, Sly Fox Markets, Pet-friendly Santa photos, and Haig Park is turning 100. Find out What's On In Canberra This Weekend with our complete guide.