July 17

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

🌦️ Weather: 13°. A 40% chance of showers, and getting down to -1° overnight.

📆 Today: It’s Wednesday the 17th July

🚌 Fancy a Career Change?

Transport Canberra is conducting its July recruitment drive, seeking permanent part-time bus drivers. No prior experience is necessary, as all training is provided. Attend one of the information sessions or the "Come and Try Day" to experience what it's like to be behind the wheel of a bus! Details here.

Eats: 🍷 Wine and Cheese Dinner at Hotel Kurrajong

Hotel Kurrajong is hosting a wine and cheese dinner with Eden Road Winery and Leaning Oak Cheese. Explore the art of cheese-making and discover the secrets behind this year's wine harvest alongside a thoughtfully crafted four-course meal. The special event is happening on August 3rd. Details here.

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News: 🚨 25 Drivers Fined from Footage Uploads

The ACT recently launched a portal allowing members of the public to upload dashcam footage of dangerous and illegal driving. Since the portal's introduction in May, 135 reports have been lodged, and 25 drivers have been fined.

Tomorrow: Simpsons Trivia

The Durham (Kingston) is hosting a Simpsons trivia (Seasons 1-10) night tomorrow evening. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 7th as well as best dressed. Make sure you book a table. Details here.

Kids: 🐟 The Fish That Wanted to Fly

The Fish That Wanted to Fly is a puppet show about having the courage to pursue something even if it seems likely you will never reach it. It's happening at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre this Thursday and Friday. After the show, there will be an Under the Sea puppet-making workshop. Details here.

Something to do: 💃 Dancing in the Dark

No Lights No Lycra North Canberra is dancing in the dark. There are no lights, no teachers and no steps to learn. It's just an hour to dance however you like to a fun playlist. This is an inclusive all-ages event. The next session is happening this Friday night. Details here.

Sport: Raiders v Warriors

The Raiders will be taking on the 12th-placed Warriors at Canberra Stadium this Friday night. Jamal Fogarty and Zac Hosking are both set to return from injury. Details here.

Read: 📕 Australian Carillonists

Retired public servant Melissa Bray has written a book about Australia's three Carillons and the people who play them. Australian Carillonists profiles twenty musicians who play the carillons in Canberra, Bathurst and Sydney. Details here.

And if you're wondering why the National Carillon has been closed - it's undergoing repairs and improvements after 50 years in service.