December 12 | CanberraDigest

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📆 Today: It’s Tuesday 12th December

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News: 🥐 Capital Food Market will Open Tomorrow

The newly constructed Capital Food Market which replaced the old Belconnen Fresh Food Markets is opening this Wednesday. The 40 traders will gradually open over the coming months but a number of existing favourites will be trading at launch.

The newly constructed market was delayed due to the collapse of a PBS Building and Covid. Details here.

News: 🛴 Drunk Driver Detection Coming to Scooters

Beam, the Purple e-scooter company in Canberra will be introducing a cognitive test for alcohol for the upcoming Summernats festival. The ‘rider check’ requires the user to tap through a series of screens to determine if they are sober enough to ride. This year in January, Beam banned 72 riders over the Summernats weekend for anti-social and dangerous behaviour using the scooters. An update to the scooter’s electronics will also prevent the user doing burnouts.

News: ACT Cabinet Reshuffle

Chief Minister Andrew Barr has reshuffled his cabinet. Chris Steel will now be the planning (previously Mick Gentleman) and transport minister. Rachel Stephen-Smith remains health minister but will add disability to her portfolio.

No one was demoted to the backbench and no one was promoted.

A new cost-of-living sub-committee is also being created. More.

Tonight: 🎙️ Open Mic Comedy at Dear Prudence

Dear Prudence is hosting an Open Mic Comedy evening. Watch seasoned professional comedians trying out some new material and new comedians looking to break into the scene. It’s free. Details here.

Tonight: ♟️ Smith’s Tuesday Night Chess Fest

Every Tuesday evening, Smith’s Alternative hosts a friendly chess fest. Enjoy a chill game with like-minded individuals. There’s plenty of Western chess boards, but also Chinese, Korean and Japanese chess sets. It’s free. Details here.

This Weekend: Lawn Olympics

Gang Gang in Downer is hosting the Lawn Olympics this Sunday. It will be a day of outdoor fun. Sprawled across the nearby oval, take part in games like Bocce, Cornhole, Finska, Kubb and more. Gang Gang will be running a BBQ, there will be a DJ and cold beers on offer. Details here.