July 19

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

🌧️ Weather: 10° and cloudy. A 70% chance of showers, most likely tonight.

📆 Today: It’s Friday 19th July.

News: ✈️ Batik Air Breached Air Safety Rules

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating Batik Air for an alleged breach of air safety rules. The airline's first flight into Canberra is being investigated after the ATSB said the aircraft had flown into Canberra Airport below the minimum altitude. Batik Air currently flies into Canberra three times a week. More.

News: 🌎 Canberra Ranked As One of the World's Top Smart Cities

The Smart City Index aims to rank cities based on economic and technological aspects as well as humane dimensions like quality of life, environment and inclusiveness. In the 2024 Smart City Index, Canberra ranked third in the world behind Zurich and Oslo. More.

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Eats: 🥟 All-You-Can-Eat Yum Cha at OhNo!

Pan-Asian restaurant OHNO runs an all-you-can-eat Yum Cha lunch on the first Sunday of every month. It costs $49pp with an option to add bottomless beverages. The next session in August has already been booked out, but there are still bookings available in September (Father's Day). Details here.

This Weekend: Roaring Bright Markets

The Roaring Bright Markets happen on the third Sunday of every month at Gold Creek and is on this Sunday. There will be about 20 stalls offering a range of handmade goods, produce, food and drinks. Details here.

Exhibition: 🖼️ Patrick Hennessy

Young Canberra artist Patrick Hennessy's first solo exhibition, "Ma - Inbetween the Action", will be taking place at Blank Space (City) tomorrow evening from 6pm to 10pm. Ma is the Japanese word for pause, and these paintings tell a story using these in-between moments of stillness. Details here.

Comedy: 🤣 Anthony Locascio

Anthony Locascio is one of Australian comedy's rising stars. Blending sharp joke writing with musings on his ethnic background, Anthony is best known for his unique storytelling. His show is at Fun Time Pony next Saturday. Details here.

Exhibition: 🏺 Collections by Canberra Potters

Canberra Potters' latest exhibition is Collections featuring the work of three artists. It explores the myriad collections that compose the fabric of our lives and our relationship with the environment. It's on now until August 4th at the Canberra Potters Gallery. Details here.

This Weekend in Canberra

Find out what's happening in Canberra with the weekend rundown here.