February 9
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Weather: 28° and Sunny
Today: It’s Friday 9th February
News: 🏠 Canberra’s Rent Caps Were Put to the Test
The ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal has rejected a landlords attempt to raise a tenant’s rent by $85 a week. Empire Global Developments, the landlord and owner of the build-to-rent Marquee Apartment Complex stated during the tribunal the tenant could “move out” if they disagreed with the rent increase. This power imbalance was cited as part of the rejection decision by ACAT.
In 2019, the ACT introduced laws limiting the amount by which landlords can increase rent, making it the only jurisdiction in Australia with such rent increase limits.
ACAT ordered a smaller rent increase of just $35 per week for the tenant.
Sport: 🏉 10 Raiders To Take Part in NRL All Stars Camp
10 Raiders have been named in the women’s and men’s squads for the NRL All Stars. The NRL All Stars Matches will be happening on Friday 16th February. Full squad lists are here.
Vinnies Vouchers for Lunar New Year
Dickson Vinnies is celebrating the Lunar New Year this Saturday. Get a $5 Vinnies voucher when you spend $20 or more in store. Vinnies is located on Woolley St, the centre of Lunar New Year celebrations in Canberra.
Today: 📚 Lifeline Book Fair
A reminder the Lifeline Book Fair starts today at EPIC. It’s running until Sunday. Details here.
This Weekend: 🐲 Chinese New Year at Natural Nine
Chinese Restaurant Natural Nine has a Chefs Special Menu for the Lunar New Year. Dishes include Crystal prawn meat, whole barramundi, smoked duck breast and more. Details here.
This Weekend: 🦊 Sly Fox Summer
Sly Fox is a popup cafe that is situated on the bike path that runs parallel to Northbourne Avenue through Lyneham and Turner. It’s located between Macarthur Avenue and David Street. Stop by Sly Fox on your walk or ride this Saturday for pesto pasta, lemon delicious pudding and drinks between 4:30pm and 8:30pm.
This Weekend in Canberra
You can find a rundown of everything happening this weekend here.