Wednesday 17th January

Hello Canberra,

Weather: 23° and Showers. A 95% chance of rain with heavy (15mm-35mm) falls possible and the chance of a thunderstorm.

Today: It’s Wednesday 17th January

News: 🔋 Four New Electric Vehicle Chargers in Gungahlin

Four new electric vehicle chargers have been installed at Casey Shops by the ACT Government. These are the first public fast chargers located in Gungahlin. There are now 160 different charging sites across Canberra.

Today: 🌱 Free Plant Giveaway in Haig Park

The City Renewal Authority is hosting a free plant giveaway at the Salthouse Community Centre in Haig Park from 11:30am until they're all gone. There will also be a free BBQ, thanks to Northside Community Service. Details here.

News: ⚽️ Mens A-League Team For Canberra Still in Doubt

Despite A-League commissioner Nick Garcia remaining adamant that Canberra will enter the men's A-League next season, the team's future is still clouded by uncertainty. There have been suggestions that a Tasmania team could replace a Canberra-based team. More.

Coming Up: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Burns Night at Molly

Molly is hosting an evening celebrating all things Scottish. Enjoy a three-course dinner, scotch flight and live entertainment. Details here.

Something to do: 🌈 Rainbow Reads Book Club

Rainbow Reads is a book club for LGBTQIA+ and allies aged 10-25. The book club runs fortnightly on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 4pm to 5:30pm at the Belconnen Library. You can email [email protected] for more info.

Tomorrow: Bottoms at Sunset Cinema

The satirical teen comedy Bottoms is playing at the Sunset cinema tomorrow evening. Trolls: Band Together is on Friday night. Tickets here.

This Weekend: 🎲 Board Game Feature Event

Board Game beginners and veterans are invited to Good Games in the city for the Diplomacy Board Game Feature Event. Joining the event will be reigning DiplomacyWorld Champion Jamal Blakkarly to teach all aspiring diplomats the art of negotiation. Jamal will be there to run games, teach new players, organise the day and make sure everyone has an enjoyable time betraying each other. Entry is $5. Details here.