June 3

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

☁️ Weather: 13° and cloudy. A slight (20%) chance of a shower.

📆 Today: It’s Monday 3rd June.

🍽️ Truffle Season in Canberra

It’s truffle season in Canberra. Here are some ways to enjoy fresh truffles over the next couple of months:

Majura Park Vineyard: On weekends during the truffle season, Majura Park is serving triple-cream brie infused with truffle from the neighbouring Truffle Farm. It’s paired with a flight of 3 matching wines. Details here.

Table Canberra: Enjoy a wine tasting and degustation at Table Canberra, the ACT’s top awarded restaurant (GoodFoodGuide 2024). It’s happening on June 21. Details here.

The Truffle Farm: The Truffle Farm runs regular truffle hunts through the 8000 oak and hazelnut trees planted in Majura. Details here.

Truffle Hunting at Beltana Farm: Join in on a truffle hunt at Canberra’s newest truffle destination, Beltana Farm in Pialligo. Details here.

OTIS Truffle Menu Kingston’s fine dining establishment Otis has announced their winter truffle menu for 2024. The highlight is the 7-course chef's menu featuring truffle in every dish. Details here.

Truffles at Parliament House: Enjoy an exclusive six-course degustation menu in the members dining room at Parliament House. Details here.

News: Police Investigate Suspected Homicide

Police were called to a house in Gordon at 7:30am on Sunday morning after reports of a disturbance. They found the body of a 78-year-old woman inside. The woman’s husband has been arrested. More.

On Now: 🖼️ Flow by Benjamin Shine

See Benjamin Shine’s incredible sculptures made of tulle at the Grainger Gallery in Dairy Road. Videos of his work have amassed over 500 million views online, and it’s well worth seeing the pieces in person. Details here.

Coming Up: 🎭 RENT The Musical

The multi Tony Award-winning musical RENT is coming to the Canberra Theatre from the June 7th (Friday) to 15th. There are still plenty of tickets available. Details here.

This Weekend: 🦆 Royal Canberra Poultry Show

The Royal Canberra Poultry Show is happening this weekend at EPIC. There will be over 3500 birds on display, including chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys & guinea fowl. There will be guides on hand to answer any of your questions, as well as market stalls, competitions and more. Details here.

Coming Up: 🎻 Messiah by the Canberra Symphony Orchestra

Back by popular demand, the Canberra Symphony Orchestra and the CSO Chorus present one of classical music’s greatest hits, Handel’s Messiah. It’s coming up on June 21st & 22nd. Details here.

Tidbits:

Long Weekend: A reminder this weekend is the King’s Birthday Long Weekend. Next Monday is a public holiday.

Dung Beetles: The ABC investigated how dung beetles introduced into Canberra stopped the swarms of flies. More.