Wednesday 12th June

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Hello Canberra,

⛅️ Weather: 13° and partly cloudy. A slight (30%) chance of rain in the morning.

📆 Today: It’s Wednesday 12th June.

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News: Telstra Tower will Finally be Refurbished

Telstra has agreed to work with the ACT Government to refurbish Black Mountain Tower. The site, owned by Telstra, has been closed to the public since 2021. The refurbishment includes plans for a cafe, shop and observation decks. The bad news is the plans are still in the very early stages and it will be 2026 at the earliest before Black Mountain Tower reopens.

Do you think they should bring back the revolving restaurant? Let me know your thoughts.

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Something to do: 📚 A Different Type of Book Club

Stepping Stone Cafe in Strathnairn holds a monthly Silent Book Club. Unlike a regular book club, there are no assigned books or discussions. Just a peaceful space to read for an hour and some optional socialising at the end. Details here.

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New Eats: ☕️ Good Neighbour

Kingston is getting another new cafe. Good Neighbour is the latest venture from the owner of Gus’ Place. It will feature a small, curated menu of breakfast and lunch favourites including the popular Huevos Sucios (Dirty Eggs) from Gus’. Good Neighbour is opening tomorrow. It’s on Wentworth Avenue.

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Theatre: 🎭 Dead Man’s Cell Phone

Canberra Rep’s latest production is Dead Man’s Cell Phone, a bizarre and biting romantic comedy that explores contemporary connection in a technologically obsessed world. It’s running from the 13th to 29th June. Details here.

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Kids: 🚲 Learn to Ride with Pedal Power

These school holidays, Pedal Power is running bike riding lessons for children aged 3 to 8. It’s happening at Lyneham Highschool this July school holidays. Details here.

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Sport: Raiders v Cowboys

The Raiders will be playing the 12th-placed Cowboys at Canberra Stadium on Friday night. Hudson Young returns to the team after his appearance for NSW in Origin. Tickets here.

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Friday: 👻 Pizza and Pyjama Screening of Casper

The NFSA is holding a special Pizza and Pyjama screening of the 1995 family classic Casper. Come in your comfiest PJs, bring your favourite teddy or blanket, and enjoy this extra-cosy, Friday night family screening with pizza on arrival. Details here.

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Coming Up: The Fine Art of Political Reporting

The Kennedy Foundation & Telum Media are hosting Gallery Views: The Fine Art of Political Reporting: An Enlightening Exploration into the World of Political Journalism. It’s happening next Thursday. Details here.

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Tidbits:

Naturalisation of Storm Water Drain: Works to re-naturalise part of Tuggeranong Creek in Calwell are complete. Hundreds of native grasses and other plants have replaced the concrete slabs. See the before and after here.

Khanh Ong: Australian celebrity MasterChef Khanh Ong will be coming to Betty’s Burgers (Canberra Centre & Woden) as part of their collab on a special Glazed Pork Belly Burger. More.