Tuesday 16th April

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Hello Canberra,

Weather: 22° and mostly sunny.

Today: It’s Tuesday 16th April

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This Weekend: 🏠 National Sustainable House Day

This Sunday is National Sustainable House Day. It's your chance to explore some of Australia's most inspiring homes with a couple of events happening around Canberra:

Community organisation SEE-Change is hosting a Sustainable House Hop. Tour a number of sustainable homes around Canberra, be inspired and learn how to build an environmentally responsible home. Details here.

The Suburban Land Agency is hosting an event at their display village, which will be filled with insightful panel discussions, demonstrations, live music, and kids' activities. Television presenter Jamie Durie will also be there to share the challenges he faced in building his own sustainable home. You'll also be able to tour the innovative display village. Details here.

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Something to do: 🦘 Wildbark Twilight Tour

Tour the Mulligans Flat Woodland sanctuary at night, inside the predator-proof fence where native animals are thriving in the absence of feral cats and foxes.

On this tour, you might be lucky enough to spot the extremely cute Eastern Bettong foraging on native truffles. This species has been extinct from The Australian mainland for almost 100 years. The tours run on Friday and Saturday nights. Details here.

Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary is Australia's first Box-Gum Grassy woodland that is free of foxes, cats, rabbits and hares. It's open 24/7 to the public and is situated on the edge of Gungahlin.

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Did you know: 🚗 Safe Driver Discount

Did you know that if you haven't received a driving-related infringement in the last 5 years, you'll automatically get a 30% discount on your license renewal? The discount gets applied automatically to your renewal notice.

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This Weekend: 🍇 Bungendore Harvest Festival

This weekend, the weather will be perfect for a day trip. The Bungendore Harvest Festival is an annual celebration of the region's local produce, and this Saturday is the Harvest Market. Details here.

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Name the New Public Spaces in Woden

The new CIT Woden Campus will be opening in 2025. The ACT Government is currently seeking ideas from the community to name the public plazas and shared spaces in the new precinct. They are looking for names from the themes First Nations, Innovation and Education. Or you can suggest a unique name outside of these themes. You have until the end of April to suggest a name. Details here.

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This Weekend: Doctor Who Trivia at the Library

Libraries ACT (Woden) is hosting a family-friendly Doctor Who Trivia event this Sunday. It's being hosted by the local Dr Who group. Details here.

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This Weekend: 🎂 Vinnies Narrabundah is Turning 60

Vinnies Narrabundah is turning 60 and will be having a party at the shop this Saturday (11am to 3pm). There will be yummy treats, a $1 sale on kids' toys and books and kids' activities. Details here.

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Something to do: 🚂 Canberra Railway Museum

As part of the ACT Heritage Festival, the Canberra Railway Museum is extending its open days to include Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Details here.

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Made in Canberra: 🍺 All Night Long

Capital Brewing has brought its dark larger back. It's a full-bodied, roasty malt perfect for the cooler months. Keep an eye out for the brew at your local bottle shop. Find out more.