Friday 15th December

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Hello Canberra,

Weather: 29° and Sunny.

Today: It’s Friday the 15th December.

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News: The RUC Fined for Gambling Violations

The North Canberra Bowling and ACT Rugby Union Club (known as the RUC) has been reprimanded and fined for gambling violations. The venue allowed a person to gamble who had either self-excluded or was at risk of gambling harm. They were fined $5000 and will need to undergo additional training and an external audit.

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News: 💧 Most Waterways Have Reopened

Most of the popular swimming spots that were closed due to heavy rain have now reopened. However, Kambah Pool and Murray’s Corner are still closed. Water quality testing showed elevated bacteria levels in those waterways. Details here.

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News: 🐨 Plan Launched to Reintroduce Koalas

There are no known wild Koala populations left in the ACT. The ACT Government launched their conservation plan on Thursday. It includes baseline monitoring of potential populations, the evaluation of a captive breeding program at Tidbinbilla, and the identification of key habitat refugia for restoration. More.

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Tonight: 🏀 UC Capitals vs Melbourne Boomers

The UC capitals are at home against the Melbourne Boomers. The game starts at 5:30pm and is being played at the Southern Cross Stadium in Tuggeranong. Tickets here.

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Tonight: 🎸 Festival 15 at The Baso

The Baso in Belconnen is hosting Festival 15, featuring 15 of Canberra’s finest up-and-coming bands across two stages. Each set is just 15 minutes long. Tickets here.

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New Summer Menu at Margot

Lakeside Bar, Margot is launching their new summer menu today, which now includes wood-fired pizza and frosé (frozen rosé). The Al fresco bar will also be hosting a New Year's Eve celebration, which includes a glass of champagne on arrival as well as a perfect seat to watch the fireworks. Details here

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What’s On This Weekend

Highlights for this weekend include the Lawn Olympics at Gang Gang cafe, The Little Burley Market Big Christmas Bash and Carols in Town Park. All the weekend events are here.

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Egypt Exhibition Opens Today

The ‘Discovering Ancient Egypt’ exhibition is now open at the National Museum of Australia. There are over 200 artefacts on display that cover over 3000 years of Egyptian history. The exhibition will run until September 2024.