April 6

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

⛈️ Weather: 23° and rain. A 100% chance of showers with the chance of heavy falls.

📆 Today: It’s Saturday 6th April

Today: 🛩️ Canberra Airport Open Day

The Canberra Airport Open Day is happening today from 9am to 3pm. This year, it's bigger than ever, with the Airport partnering with the ACT Emergency Services Agency. Climb aboard modern and historical aircraft and get up close to emergency services vehicles, including trucks and helicopters. The event is free, but you'll need to register for a ticket. Details here.

Notice: ⚠️ Road Closures for the Canberra Marathon

The Canberra Marathon is happening this Sunday. There will be a number of road closures around the National Triangle. You can view a map of the closures here.

Raiders Re-Sign Matt Timoko

The Raiders have re-signed New Zealand international Matt Timoko until the end of the 2026 season. Timoko has scored 20 tries in his 64 appearances for the Raiders. More.

The Raiders are looking to end a two-game losing streak when they take on the 9th-placed Parramatta Eels at Canberra Stadium on Sunday. Tickets here.

On Now: Temple at NFSA

The National Film and Sound Archive's latest installation Temple is now showing. Created by Australian artists Leila Jeffreys and Melvin J. Montalban, this artwork celebrates the awe-inspiring beauty of native cockatoos. Slow-motion visuals play across a triptych of towering screens. The piece was first commissioned for Vivid in Sydney. Details here.

On Now: 🖼️ ‘Dog' Exhibition at Belconnen Arts Centre

'Dog' presents a series of linocut portraits of pet dogs from artist Lisa Jose. The exhibition is now at the Belconnen Art Centre. Details here.

News: 🚒 Steam Train Likely Cause of Fire

ACT Rural Fire Service has said a small and quickly contained fire in Kowen Forest this week was most likely the result of sparks from a steam train.

The Canberra Picnic Train ran between Canberra and Bungendore over the long weekend. ABC Radio caught up with ACT Rural Fire Service Chief Officer Rohan Scott here.

🐶 Meet Tommy

Meet Tommy, the Kelpie pup whose family sadly had to move overseas. He's a sweet young boy at the RSPCA shelter currently looking for his forever home Find out more.

⛳️ Holey Moley Now Open

Perfect for a rainy weekend, Holey Moley is a new mini golf course featuring pop culture themed holes. Hijinx Hotel by the same company is also now open. It features themed challenge rooms. Find out more.

This Weekend's Events

Get a full rundown of this weekend's events here.

Notice: ⚠️ Little Burley Markets Cancelled

Due to the expected rain today, the Little Burley Markets have been cancelled.

If you're looking for markets this weekend, The Capital Farmers Markets are back at EPIC today and the Hartley Hall Markets and Haig Park Markets are running on Sunday.