Thursday 14th December

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Hello Canberra,

⛅️ Weather: 30° and Mostly Sunny

📆 Today: It’s Thursday the 14th December.

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🍃 Extra Green Waste Pickup

The ACT government says they will provide an extra green waste collection for suburbs hit badly by the storm last Friday. The suburbs of Amaroo, Charnwood, Downer, Dunlop, Evatt, Giralang, Kaleen, Ngunnawal, Nicholls and Palmerston will get an extra pickup this week. Residents in these suburbs should put their bins out by 5am this Saturday.

Free green waste skip bins will also be available in public places to help clean up. Details here.

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This Weekend: Make Your Own Bauble

Make your very own glass bauble at the Canberra Glassworks. This limited edition 40-minute class will teach you basic glassblowing techniques and you'll make two baubles. There are sessions on Saturday and Sunday. Be quick. These will sell out. Details here.

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Tomorrow: 😂 A Very Canberra Comedy Festival Christmas

Join the festival’s best comedians in a 2-hour comedy gala event. The show will feature some of the best acts from the upcoming Canberra Comedy Festival. Tickets here.

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Tomorrow: 💃 City Christmas Party

The City Renewal Authority is throwing a festive bash on City Walk this Friday evening. DJs will be playing holiday tracks, and there will be food and drink stores. More details.

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Tonight: 🎄Denman Prospect Christmas Picnic in the Park

If you live around Denman Prospect, a Christmas Picnic in the Park is happening tonight. There will be live music, a Photo Booth, sausage sizzle and drinks (House of Bubbles). Details here.

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New Eats: 🍝 Bada Bing Dining Club

There is a new Italian restaurant in the city. Bada Bing Dining Club is next to Fun Time Pony, the live music venue from the same owners. Bada Bing is a relaxed eatery with a modern Italian menu that complements their wine and cocktail lists. Let me know if you’ve tried it yet! Details here.

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Coming Up: Bang on Live with Myf Warhurst and Zan Rowe

Join Myf Warhurst and Zan Rowe for their hit Double J podcast, Bang On Live. The show is happening at the Canberra Theatre on the 12th of April. Tickets go on pre-sale at 10am today. Details here.