July 22

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: It’s Monday 22nd July. Hope you had a restful weekend and weren't too cold!

⛅️ Weather: 14° and partly cloudy. A small 20% chance of a shower.

New Eats: 🥐 Cafe Sosta

From the people behind Joe's Bar and Agostinis (East Hotel) comes Cafe Sosta. The new cafe is located in the Red Shed on Black Mountain Peninsula - Canberra's new state-of-the-art community rowing facility. It's open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch and serves up an Italian-inspired menu, including pistachio-filled croissants! It's opening today. Details here.

Coming Up: 📗 Meet the Author - Norman Swan

Dr Norman Swan was one of the first medically qualified journalists in Australia, with a broadcast career spanning more than 30 years. He will be in conversation with Laura Tingle on his new book, So You Want to Know What's Good for Your Kids?, the ultimate parenting guide on what matters from birth to ten. Details here.

Sport: 🏉 Jordan Rapana Could Leave Raiders

Raiders veteran Jordan Rapana is believed to have been offered a two-year contract in the English super-league. The Raiders have offered Rapana a one-year extension to his contract and he previously indicated he would like to retire in Canberra.

News: Alara's Dickson Closed By Health Inspectors

ACT Health has shut Alara's Pide House in Dickson due to continued non-compliance. It's rare for ACT Health to close a premise. In 2023, ACT Health closed the Belconnen kebab shop after 22 people became ill.

Classifieds:

Tech in Gov 2024: Tech in Gov is tomorrow! 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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Friday: 🇩🇪 Winter Schnappsfest

The Winter Schnappsfest is back by popular demand. Come along to the ultimate schnappsparty and enjoy some of the finest schnapps, hot gluehwein, German beers and winter-warming foods. And there will be live music and games. Details here.

🐱 Meet Misty & Milk

Misty and Milk are an inseparable pair of kittens who are looking to be rehomed together. They are currently up for adoption through Canberra Pet Rescue. Details here.

Live Music: 🎸 San Cisco

Indie pop royalty San Cisco is touring regional Australia in support of their fifth studio album, Under The Light. They'll be performing at the UC Refectory on Friday. Details here.

Last Chance: 🤣 Urzila Carlson

There are just a few tickets left for next Thursday's comedy show from Urzila Carlson the three-time winner of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival's People's Choice Award. Friday's show has sold-out. Details here.