June 6 2024 | CanberraDigest

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🌧️ Weather: 15° and a 100% chance of rain.

📆 Today: It’s Thursday 6th June.

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News: ACT Passes Voluntary Assisted Dying Legislation

After many years of debate and campaigning, the Legislative Assembly has passed voluntary assisted dying (VAD) legislation. It is one of the last jurisdictions in Australia to do so. More.

News: ☹️ Live Music Venue Sideway is Closing

Canberra live music venue Sideway has announced they are closing. The bar has been operating for the last five years, attracting many popular local, interstate and international acts. The closure will be a big blow to the live music scene in Canberra. Their final night will be Friday, June 14th. More.

News: 😷 Canberra Hospitals Bring Back Compulsory Masks

There has been an increase in acute respiratory infections in the ACT, which has led to the temporary introduction of infection-control measures in public hospitals, including mask-wearing and limits on visitor numbers. More.

Something to do: 🍇 Riesling Masterclass at Rizla

Rizla (Lonsdale Street) is hosting a Riesling Masterclass. Learn more about the popular grape grown locally in the Canberra wine region. It will be an afternoon of good wines, insightful information and yummy snacks. Details here.

Tomorrow: 🧀 Oozy Boozy Cheese and Wine Market

A Cheese and Wine Market will be happening this long weekend at the pop-up events space “The Vault” in Dairy Road. Canberra Wines and Le Cheeserie are partnering up to offer tastings of local wines and international cheeses. Details here.

Comedy: Shad and Pete Save the World

Shad and Pete Save the World is happening tomorrow night at Smith’s Alternative. Got a problem that needs solving? Write it down, put it in the bucket on stage, and watch Shad Wicka and Peter James solve your problems with a 100% success rate with the help of some special guests. It’s a loose and boozy comedy evening. Details here.

Tidbits:

Shortys Making a Comeback?: Shortys was a popular bar/pub in Garema Place (where Dollys currently is). The Shortys Facebook has hinted at a return in September.

Lim Peh’s Wonton Noodles: Lim Peh’s at Verity Lane was one of the best places to get noodles in Canberra. They are opening a new home in Woden in July.

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