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Hello Canberra,
🌦️ Weather: 11° with a 90% chance of showers, most likely in the morning.
📆 Today: It’s Tuesday, the 16th of July.
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Experience photos from new space telescopes with an immersive sound and projection system at The Vault (Dairy Road). The 30-minute show is displayed on a massive 17-meter screen and features incredible imagery captured by the James Webb and Euclid telescopes. The performance loops and is running all this week. Details here.
Acclaimed Australian chef and author Christine Manfield will be coming to Eightysix for two nights in August. The eight-course tasting menu will be heavy on her East Asian influences with a laid-back Aussie approach such as salt and pepper prawn bao and grilled fish koftas. It's happening on the 23rd and 24th August, and bookings are now available on the website. More.
The King and Queen will be visiting Australia in October. Buckingham Palace has announced that the ACT will be the ACT will be one of the stops for the royals. Charles' last visit to Canberra was in 2015.
👩💻 Tech in Gov 2024: 1 week to go! For 18 years, Tech in Gov has been Australia's most important event for senior IT experts, connecting leaders in Government ICT and digital transformation. Join 2,200 government leaders and professionals to learn, network, and source ICT solutions. Book your spot now!
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The ANU Community Music Centre provides beginner and developing musicians the opportunity to create and make music through a number of affordable programs. Community Rock School by the Centre gives beginner musicians the opportunity to unleash their inner rock star and play in a band. The course culminates with a performance at Smiths Alternative. Details here.
The ANU Community Music Centre will also be holding a free lunchtime Jazz concert this Wednesday. Bring your lunch. Details here.
Do you have any unused dog toys, collars, or leads lying around?. Domestic Animal Services (the pound) accepts donations and these items will be put to good use! They can be dropped off at 92 Mugga Lane between 10am and 3pm.
They are also currently accepting donations of blankets, towels, and dog coats (no fluffy bathmats or doonas as they get torn up) to keep the pups warm during the winter. Details here.
International superstar Australian soprano Siobhan Stagg will be performing at Albert Hall this Friday evening. This concert is a rare opportunity to see a world class Australian soprano right here in Canberra. Details here.
