January 19

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

☀️ Weather: 27° and sunny. The temperature will get down to 13° tonight.

📆 Today: It’s Friday 19th January

News: 19-year-old dies in Car Crash

In tragic news, a 19-year-old man has died in a car crash. The car was allegedly being driven by a 14-year-old boy. The car collided with another vehicle at an intersection in Belconnen. More.

🥐 Three Mills is Looking for a Chief Croissant Consumption Officer

To celebrate National Croissant Day on January 30, Three Mills is looking to fill a special position. The CCCO or Chief Croissant Consumption Officer will have the right to walk into any Three Mills Bakery location to grab a free croissant every day. They’ll also receive a box of bake-at-home croissants delivered monthly. You can put yourself in the running for this tough job here.

News: 🐟 90,000 Juvenile Fish Released into Canberra Lakes

90,000 juvenile native fish have been released into Canberra’s lakes as part of the annual fish stocking program. The Golden Perch and Murray Cod fingerlings were released into Yerrabi Pond, Lake Ginninderra, Gungahlin Pond, Isabella Ponds, Lake Tuggeranong and Lake Burley Griffin. You can read more about Canberra’s fish stocking plan here.

🎨 New Public Artwork in Haig Park

You may have noticed the ugly shipping container in Haig Park has now been transformed into a beautiful artwork. The design features Canberra’s most popular native animals, as voted for by the community. The art was done by Canberra studio Eggpicnic. More.

Tomorrow: 🎸 Music in the Mountains

Corin Forest is once again hosting Music in the Mountains. Listen to local artists while kicking back with wines, beers, and delicious food. This Saturday, Kopasetic and Ava Martina will be performing. Tickets here.

Tomorrow: ⚽️ Canberra United vs Melbourne Victory

Canberra United will be taking on Melbourne Victory tomorrow at home. Kick-off is at 5pm. Tickets here.

This Weekend: Mojo Cycles Bicycle Repair Workshop

Mojo Cycles is hosting a free community bicycle repair workshop this Sunday at the Haig Park Village Markets. More.

Today: Reptile Display at Majura Park

The Canberra Reptile Zoo is hosting a pop-up reptile display at Majura Park shopping centre. Details here.

📆 Next Friday: Public Holiday

A reminder that next Friday, January 26, is a public holiday.