January 24

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

⛅️ Weather: 32° and partly cloudy.

📆 Today: It’s Wednesday 24th January.

News: 👮 Police Looking for Cyclist Who Injured Child

ACT Police are seeking assistance from the public to help identify a cyclist involved in a serious collision with a child. The cyclist struck the child outside of Casey Jones Pub on Saturday, the 20th. As a result, the child sustained a significant injury to their leg. Details here.

News: 🚑 11 More Paramedic Crews for Canberra

The ACT Government has increased the funding for paramedics by $19.7 million over 4 years. This will see 11 more paramedic crews rostered over a 24-hour period. These changes will require an update to the enterprise agreement, which is in the final stages of negotiation between the ACT government and the Transport Workers Union.

Tonight: Comedy at Gang Gang

Gang Gang hosts regular comedy evenings. Tonight’s headline act is Jacqueline Mifsud. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets here.

This Weekend: 🍺 Capital Brewing Gabs 100 Countdown

Join Capital Brewing in counting down this year's Gabs Hottest 100. The results of Australia’s favourite craft beers will be streaming live, and there will be games, giveaways and, of course, beer. Details here.

This Weekend: 🍁 Hottest 100 Countdown at Caribou

If you’re looking for somewhere to listen to Triple J’s Hottest 100 countdown, Canadian pub Caribou will be streaming the countdown, and there will be themed cocktails and shots. Details here.

News: 🏳️‍🌈 Rainbow Roundabout Gets an Update

The Rainbow Roundabout on Lonsdale Street has been given a makeover. The new design incorporates the ‘progress flag’. It’s still predominantly rainbow but now includes greater representation. See the new look here.