December 28

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

⛅️ Weather: 28° and mostly sunny.

📆 Today: It’s Thursday, December 28.

🐶 The Top Pet Names in Canberra for 2023

The ACT government has released the top dog and cat names for 2023. The top 3 dog names were Charlie, Poppy and Luna, and the top three names for cats were Luna, Charlie and Bella. The complete top list is here.

NYE: 🍽️ Wine Room 2-Course Dinner

Wine Room in Braddon is hosting a special 2-course set menu dinner for New Year’s Eve. The entree features Sonoma sourdough, Claire de Lune Rock Oysters, charcuterie, Vennella burrata, and the main event includes a Margra Lamp Rump, smashed potatoes and several sides.

A curated beverage package is available as an add-on. The dinner is $75pp and $55pp for the Beverage package. Details here.

NYE: 🎵 No Scrubs. 90-Early 00’s NYE Party

The Baso is hosting a 90s + Early 00s NYE Party. It will be a night of throwback tunes. Tickets Here.

This Weekend: 🎾 Canberra International

The Canberra International starts this Sunday. The tournament will see over 100 players from 40 countries compete for a prize pool of USD$320,000 and ATP and WTA ranking points. Tickets are available from just $10 and kids go free. Tickets here.

On Now: 🏃‍♀️ Family Orienteering at the National Arboretum

Pick up a clue sheet from the visitor's centre and head out into the forests and gardens to solve a puzzle. The orienteering event is running until January 28. It costs $5 per family, and no bookings are required. Details here.

Final Month of Archie 100 Exhibition

The Archie 100 Exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery will be closing on January 28. The major exhibition celebrates 100 years of Australia’s most loved portrait award. Bookings here.

Tonight: Sunset Cinema

The Sunset Cinema is an outdoor cinema running at the National Botanic Gardens until February. Tonight,’The Marvels’ will be showing, and tomorrow, Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Tickets here.