January 25th

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

⛅️ Weather: 32° and partly cloudy. There’s a slight (30%) chance of a shower during the evening.

📆 Today: It’s Thursday 25th January

News: 👮 ACT’s Top Cop is Retiring

The ACT Police’s most senior officer, Deputy Commissioner Gaughan, will retire at the end of March. He’s been in the position for four years and spent more than four decades in the force. A replacement is yet to be named.

Coming Up: Wankernomics

Overpaid consultants James (from The Shovel) and Charles (The Chaser) have an all-new show about navigating workplace hell. This is the show for you if you’ve worked in an office. Here’s a clip. Wankernomics is playing at The Canberra Theatre for one night only on Thursday 21st March. Tickets here.

On Now: 🖼️ Exhibitions at M16 Art Space

Four new exhibitions are coming to the M16 Artspace. They open tonight at 6pm and will run until the 18th of February. Details here.

This Weekend: 🐕 PAWS Party - Pet and Wild

Bring your dog along to Haig Park for the free Paws Party - Pet and Wild edition. There will be music for human and canine ears, free treats (for the pups), and a photo booth with playful props. It’s on this Sunday from 11am to 1pm. Details here.

This Weekend: 🚂 Train Rides at Canberra Miniature Railway

This Sunday, there will be train rides for big and little kids at Canberra Miniature Railway. There will be two different tracks with several trains, including a real steam train. Details here.

This Weekend: 🚃 Molonglo Valley Explorer Train Rides

If you’re looking for a bigger train to ride on this weekend, the Molonglo Valley Explorer is running return shuttles to Bungendore via the stunning Molonglo Gorge. You’ll be riding on a restored vintage 1960s railmotor 631/731. Tickets here.