December 2

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

🌦️ Weather: 25°. 80% chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening.

📆 Today: It's Saturday.

💧 Rain Postpones Haig Park Celebration

After days of heavy rain, organisers have been forced to postpone the celebration of Haig Park's 100th Anniversary. The party was planned for today, but after organisers inspected the park yesterday, the event was declared unfeasible due to the waterlogged ground.

The celebration will now be taking place in February next year.

News: 92-year-old Pleads Guilty to Murder

Donald Morley, who is believed to be the oldest person charged with murder in the ACT, has pleaded guilty. His wife, Jean Morley, was found dead in their home in July. She is believed to have had dementia. A date for his sentencing hearing is yet to be set.

🇫🇷 Today: Alliance Française French Market

The annual French Market is back today from 10am at Alliance Française in Turner. There will be more than 20 stores with food and drinks, a pétanque field and live music. Details here.

Sly Fox Christmas Market Cancelled

The Sly Fox Christmas market has been cancelled due to bad weather.

The Little Burly Markets have also been cancelled due to the rain. There are still plenty of other markets happening this weekend...

Weekend Markets

Christmas Sparkle Market - Pearce Crafters are hosting a Christmas market this Saturday and Sunday. There will be a range of handmade gifts and crafts. Details here.

Capital Region Farmers Markets - The Farmers Markets are back at EPIC today from 7:30 am to 11:30. Details here.

Haig Park Village Christmas Market - This Sunday, the Haig Park Markets are hosting a Christmas Market. There will be free Santa photos, live music and a 'Christmas Spirit' Drinks Garden. Details here.

Southside Farmers Market - The Southside Farmers Market at Canberra College is on this Sunday from 7am to 11:30am. This week, strawberries are back, and you'll also be able to pick up a real Christmas Tree. Details here.

Super Christmas Sunday at The Old Bus Depot Markets - There will be Santa photos, fresh Christmas Trees, unique gifts and gift wrapping at The Old Bus Depot Markets. Details here.

✍️ On Now: Behind the Lines 2023

If you're looking for something to do inside and out of the rain this weekend, then take a look at the Behind The Lines 2023 exhibition, which showcases the year's best political cartoons. It's on now at The Museum of Australian Democracy (Old Parliament House). Details here.