Sunday 31st December

Hello Canberra,

☁️ Weather: 22° and Cloudy. It will be getting down 11° tonight.

📆 Today: It’s Sunday 31st December. Today is New Year's Eve.

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2023 is just about done. CanberraDigest started towards the end of this year, and this is the 50th issue. Thank you so much for subscribing. The newsletter is just getting started, and I can't wait to keep you up to date with everything happening in Canberra through 2024.

Sport: ⚽️ Canberra United Draw Against Western United

Canberra United shared honours with Western United with a hotly-contested 1-1 draw. Canberra still sits at the bottom of the A-League table. Match report.

What Happened in Canberra in 2023

Here are just some of the stories that people were talking about during 2023:

• The ACT Government took control of the Calvary Hospital. Plans were also announced for the new Northside Hospital to be built on the Bruce site.
• Canberra voted Yes for a Voice.
• The ACT introduced legislation to decriminalise small amounts of some drugs.
• In political news, Greens MLA Jonathan Davis resigned after allegations of misconduct emerged. The ACT Liberals dumped Jeremy Hanson as deputy leader.
• Pialligo Estate suddenly closed, leaving couples who had booked weddings scrambling to make alternate plans.
• We saw a return of international flights in Canberra with Fiji Airways beginning flights between Canberra and Nadi.
• Two club legends from The Raiders left the team. Jarrod Croker retired and Jack Wighton is moving to the Rabbitohs.
• It was a big year for Human Rights in Canberra. The age of criminal responsibility was raised from 10 to 12 (it will be raised to 14 in 2025). The ACT became the first jurisdiction to offer free abortions and legislation was introduced to protect intersex children.
• In green news the number of zero-emission vehicles on our roads doubled in 2023 and Canberra signed the contract for 'The Big Battery'.
• In December, a massive storm ripped through Canberra, leaving thousands of homes without power. A January storm caused flash flooding, including on Parkes Way and in The Canberra Centre.

Let me know what I missed.

🕺 Going out Tonight?

If you're planning to brave going out tonight, here are some options with tickets still available:

• Cabo: Tequila Bar Cabo is hosting a New Year's Fiesta. Tickets are $25 per person, which includes a jug of sangria (between two). Details.
• 88mph: There will be 80's music, colourful cocktails and karaoke. Fancy dress is encouraged. Details.
• Fiction Nightclub: The theme is "Electric" for this year's NYE party. Tickets are $30. Details.
• Mooseheads: No tickets are needed on NYE. At midnight, Mooseheads is making it rain with a $2000 cash drop (that can't be a good idea). Details.
• Blue Eyes: Kick off 2024 with old Hollywood charm. There will be live jazz performances and a chance to win a $100 voucher for best dressed. Tickets are $25, which include a welcome cocktail on arrival. Details.
• Luna: The theme at Luna for NYE is GOLD. There will be performances from the High-Kix dance studio and golden cocktails. The dress code is gold. Details.