Wednesday 10th April

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Hello Canberra,

⛅️ Weather: 19° and mostly sunny.

📆 Today: It’s Wednesday 10th April

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This Weekend: 🇪🇬 Illuminating Egypt Festival

The National Museum of Australia is hosting the Illuminating Egypt festival this Saturday. Discover the music, food and culture of Egypt. There will be live performances, street food and plenty of family activities, including Egyptian lantern-making.

The Discovering Ancient Egypt will be open late as part of the festival. The event is free, but tickets are required to see the exhibition. Details here.

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Something to do: 🍁 Canberra Autumn Leaves Map

Canberra's incredible autumn foliage is back. If you're looking to grab the best pictures, take a look at the Canberra Autumn Leaves Map, which contains the best spots to see the autumn leaves. If you happen to take a pic of some gorgeous autumn landscape while out and about, make sure to submit it to the map. Find out more.

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New Eats: 🍦 Moo Moo

A new frozen yogurt store is coming to Braddon. Moo Moo Frozen Yoghurt will open on Lonsdale Street (under Yaki Boy) this Friday from 10am.

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Sport: Raiders v Titans Team News

Teenage fullback Chevy Stewart will make his debut after Jordan Rapana has been ruled out for 6-8 weeks. He will undergo surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his knee. Corey Horsburgh will also be out for 6-8 weeks with a groin injury, giving Trey Mooney his first opportunity of the year. He'll be starting on the bench. Zac Hosking is back in the team after missing last week's game due to concussion protocols. More.

The Raiders are playing the Titans at Canberra Stadium this Sunday at 6:15pm. Tickets here.

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This Weekend: 🚤 Canberra Traditional Boatfest Open Day

The Traditional Boat Squadron of Australia are bringing the Canberra Traditional Boatfest to Lake Burley Griffin this Weekend. Sit along the shore near the Canberra Yacht Club to see the Grand Parade this Sunday and see the traditional boats sailing past. Details here.

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Something to do: 🪦 Torchlight Tours of St John's Churchyard

Family History ACT are running guided tours of St John's Churchyard. You'll see the remarkable headstones of the early pioneers by torchlight and learn their stories. The tours are running on the 15th, 16th, and 17th of April. Tours are limited to 20 people, so make sure you book in now. Details here.

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This Weekend: 🎻 Birth & Rebirth Performance

Three of Australia's most outstanding young classical musicians will bring their acclaimed "Birth & Rebirth" program to Canberra on Sunday. Sarah Zhu, James Monro, and Paul Nicolaou hold leading positions in the Australian Youth Orchestra, and the program includes the premiere of Nicolaou's 'Of Light, Divided' and Monro's 'Saturated Reflection'. Details here.

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Something to do: 🥘 Paella Journey

Spend an evening with chef Cameron Jones at 10Yards as he teaches you the origins of Paella and how to make it. It will be paired with local wines and craft beers. This is a hands-on cooking class and you'll have a chance to ask as many questions as you like. Details here.