December 21

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

⛅️ Weather: 21° and partly cloudy. A 30% chance of rain in the early morning.

📆 Today: It’s Thursday 21st December

News: ✈️ Canberra Tourism Record Broken

Tourists spent more than $3.66 billion in Canberra, breaking the record for the amount spent during a 12-month period. Figures from Tourism Research Australia show visitor numbers have almost recovered to pre-COVID levels, albeit there are far fewer international visitors. More.

News: Man Dies in Head-on Crash

In sad news, a man has died in a head-on crash near Canberra Airport. A hatchback collided with a four-wheel drive on Pialligo Avenue just after 9am yesterday morning. More.

Plans Lodged For Apartments Inspired by Bus Shelters

Development plans have been lodged for a pair of buildings inspired by Canberra’s iconic bus shelters. The development is proposed for the corner of University Avenue and Marcus Clarke Street in City West. The existing office buildings will be demolished, and the new buildings will include 155 apartments. Pictures here.

This Weekend: Good Goodies Christmas Special

Good Goodies is a community flea market at Gang Gang in Downer. Local creatives can set up a stall at no cost to share their wares. Discover stalls ranging from arty art, preloved and vintage clothes, pottery, food and much more.

The flea market is running this Saturday from 3pm to 6pm.Details here.

Tomorrow: Xmas Drinks at The Baso

The Baso is hosting the last drinks before the Christmas break. There will be Chrissy food and drink specials, free pool and a $50 bar tab awarded for the best (or worst) Christmas costume. Details here.

NYE: Queenies Supper Club

Over the coming days, I’m sharing things to do on New Year’s Eve:

Queenies in Kingston is hosting a supper club on NYE. Indulge in a night of delicious food, great company and live Jazz. Details here.