June 26
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⛅️ Weather: 14° and partly cloudy. It will get down to -1° overnight.
📆 Today: It’s Wednesday 26th June.
News: 📈 The ACT Budget
The ACT Budget was delivered yesterday. The ABC highlighted some of the main spending areas and fee increases here.
Looking Ahead: Dear Evan Hansen
Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen will be coming to Canberra in February 2025. It’s a raw, moving and inspiring story of a socially anxious high schooler who is suddenly thrust into the spotlight when he inadvertently invents an important role for himself at the centre of a tragedy. Details here.
This Weekend: 🩰 Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine
The Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine will be performing the double bill of Forest Song & Don Quixote this Friday and Saturday at Canberra Theatre. Details here.
Coming Up: An Evening with Jim Moginie
Jim Moginie, a founding member of the band Midnight Oil, will share stories and songs related to his time with the band as detailed in his new book The Silver River. He’ll be joined by Catherine McGregor AM, who will facilitate an audience Q&A. It’s happening on July 7th. Details here.
This Weekend: 🧘♀️ Free Yoga Taster
Balanced Yoga in Kingston is turning 5 years old. To celebrate they’ll be offering free taster classes this weekend. There are seven different classes you can try out. Details here.
Comedy: 🤣 Jim Jeffries
Comedian, TV host and podcaster Jim Jeffries will be coming to Canberra in August for two shows. Details here.
This Weekend: 🔪 Monster Fest at Dendy
Horror film lovers rejoice - this weekend, Monster Fest is coming to Dendy with six classic horror films being shown. It’s happening from Friday to Sunday this week. Details here.
Tidbits
350 People Take Part in Nutbush: Last years’ record of 200 people was broken yesterday with 350 people taking part in the Nutbush flash mob in Civic Square.
Three Mills Recall: Three Mills have recalled a number of products. The products were mislabeled but still completely safe to eat for people without food allergies. More.