July 20

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

🌧️ Weather: 8° with a 100% chance of rain (9-25mm). Possible small hail.

📆 Today: It’s Saturday 20th July

📕 ACT Book of the Year Shortlist

The 2024 ACT Book of the Year shortlist has been released. The books are:

• The Measure of Sorrow: Stories by J. Ashley-Smith
• The Seven by Chris Hammer
• Sleeplessness by Paul Hetherington
• The Great Gallipoli Escape by Jackie French
• Untethered by Ayesha Inoon
• Tiwi Story: Turning history downside up by Mavis Kerinaiua and Laura Rademaker

The ACT Book of the Year Award has a $10,000 grand prize and is open to all ACT (and I guess Braidwood 😉) based writers. There were 41 eligible nominations for this year's award. The winner, selected by an independent panel, will be announced on August 6th at Tuggeranong Library.

Eats: 🍽️ Mínima

The brothers behind the recently closed Morks restaurant in Kingston are opening their new restaurant, Mínima, in Yarralumla. It will be open starting Tuesday for lunch and dinner. Expect an intimate space serving a 'third-culture' menu, which blends elements from different culinary traditions to create unique and innovative dishes. Bookings are now available, and you can view the menu on their website. Details here.

Classifieds:

Tech in Gov 2024: Tech in Gov is in 3 days! Join 2,200+ leaders at Tech in Gov 2024 on 23 & 24 July, the most important event for government ICT leaders, for two days of innovation and networking! Enjoy morning tea, food trucks, and sponsor prizes. Meet Toby Walsh for a book signing. Don't miss out. Free Expo Pass available!

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Sport: Raiders Win Thriller to End Losing Streak

A small crowd of approximately just 8000 people braved the cold to see the Raiders end their four-game losing streak with a 20-18 win over the Warriors. Match report.

Win: ✈️ A Trip to Hobart

Canberra Airport is running another competition, this time in partnership with Link Airways. You can win return flights and 3-nights accommodation for two in Hobart. Details here.

Tonight: 🎸 Smith's at Belco

Two local powerhouses will come together for a unique night of roots, Latin, folk and reggae in Smith's at Belco Arts. It's happening tonight from 7pm. Details here.

This Weekend in Canberra

Find out what's happening this weekend in Canberra with the full weekend rundown of events.

Tidbits:

Olympics Watch Party: Tickets are now available for the Olympics watch party at AIS Arena on August 4th. Details here.

National Lamington Day: Sunday is National Lamington Day. Where can you get a good lamington in Canberra? Let me know. I do know the Parliament House cafe has been busy preparing lamingtons for the occasion. More.

DJ Sue Back at The Durham: DJ Sue, everyone's favourite grandma DJ will be back at the Durham (Kingston) tonight from 8:30pm. She'll be taking requests all evening.

Injoy Cafe Closes: Injoy cafe in Nicholls has closed after it was placed into administration by The ATO.