Friday 8th December

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Hello Canberra,

🌦️ Weather: 34° with a chance (70%) of showers in the afternoon and evening.

📆 Today: It’s Friday the 8th. The weekend is nearly here 😁

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📻 Ned and Josh Start a Podcast

After suddenly getting fired from 104.7 earlier this year, breakfast radio duo Ned and Josh have launched a daily podcast. The show will be streamed 5 times a week. More.

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News: Jeremy Hanson Relegated to Backbench

After being dumped as deputy leader of the Canberra Liberals, Jeremy Hanson has now also been relegated to the backbench and stripped of his shadow portfolios (education, police, and veteran affairs). He was a member of the right faction of the Liberal Party, and the Canberra Liberals are attempting to appear more moderate.

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🚊 News: Contracts Signed for Work on Light Rail Stage 2A

The ACT government has signed the contract for the light extension to Commonwealth Park. Work will begin in 2024 and take 3 years to complete. The federal government will contribute 50% of the funding. This stage of the light rail will connect the city with the lake and also serve the future Acton Waterfront neighbourhood, which will be built after 2025.

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News: Work to Begin on Anzac East Site

The development of the Anzac Park East site has been approved six years after the site was purchased. The site will include a nine-storey office building and 345 apartments. The site is on the corner of Anzac Parade and Parkes Way. The developer is aiming to complete the precinct by late 2025. Plans are here.

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Tonight: RSPCA Shelter Christmas Markets

The RSPCA ACT Shelter is hosting its annual Christmas Markets. Get your doggo photos with The Grinch, browse the op-shop and enjoy a large selection of stores.

If you haven't already got your Christmas tree this year, the RSPCA will also be selling real Christmas Trees. Details here.

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Tonight: 🏀 UC Capitals take on Sydney Flames

Tonight, the UC Capitals are playing the first of two games this week. The games are at the National Convention Centre, and tonight's game starts at 7:00pm. Tickets here.

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On Now: AIATSIS Indigenous Art Market

The AIATSIS Indigenous Art Market is the largest Indigenous art market in the Canberra region. It showcases a diverse range of paintings, sculptures and textiles. 100 per cent of sales go back to Indigenous art centres, artists and their communities. It's happening from the 8th to the 10th of December in Acton. Details here.

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This Weekend

This weekend, the Handmade Markets and the Geek Markets are happening at Epic. There is a giant Lego Charity Sale and also Carols by Candlelight. Check out what's happening this weekend in Canberra.