Friday 7th June

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Hello Canberra,

🌦️ Weather: 15° and afternoon showers (95% chance of rain).

📆 Today: It’s Friday 7th June

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News: 💧 Canberra Water Bills to Increase

The independent regulator has updated prices for water and sewerage in Canberra for 2024/25. From July 1, water bills in Canberra are set to rise by an average of 7.1%. The commission has said the rise is due to inflation and critical infrastructure investments.

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This Weekend: 🐸 Nature in the Suburbs Festival

Ginninderra Catchment Group is hosting a day of free activities and talks for the whole family about how you can find and nurture nature in your backyard and surrounding suburb. Learn how to make a frog habitat, discover water bugs, plant some native trees and go on a tour. It’s happening Saturday 11am to 3pm. Details here.

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Something to do: 🥾 Pinnacle Walking Tracks

The summit walking tracks in the Pinnacle Nature Reserve have been upgraded with new stairs and an improved track surface. While this weekend isn’t the best weather for walking, when the weather is good there are stunning views from the summit over the Brindies to Black Mountain, Belconnen, Woden and Namadgi. The walks begin from the parking area off Springvale Drive in the suburb of Weetangera. Details here.

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Eats: 🍽️ Agostinis Truffle Dinner

Italian restaurant Agostinis in Griffith is hosting a special Truffle Dinner. The 4-course shared menu features truffles from the Blue Frog Truffle Farm, located just outside Canberra. It’s happening on June 28. Details here.

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This Weekend: 🎻 Brindabella Orchestra

The Brindabella Orchestra is an activity from The University of the Third Age. They have two concerts planned for this year, and the first one is happening this weekend: Autumn Splendour conducted by Shilong Ye will be at the Weston Community Hub Neighbourhood Hall on Sunday at 3 p.m. Details here.

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Something to do: Backyard Archaeology

Canberra Museum and Gallery are holding a talk on backyard archaeology. Have you ever wondered what you might find if you held a dig in your own backyard? Steve Brown did just that, and he’ll share what he found. It’s happening this Saturday at 1:30pm. Details here.

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This Weekend in Canberra

This weekend, there will be a boozy cheese and wine market, the geek markets, the Brumbies finals game, and much more. Get the full rundown here.

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Tidbits:

Double Demerits: Double Demerits are in place now until 11:59pm on Monday.

International Doughnut Day: Today is International Doughnut Day. De Doughnut in Dickson will be selling $1 original glazed doughnuts to celebrate. What are your recommendations on the best doughnuts in Canberra? Let me know.

NFSA Vinyl Lounge: The National Film and Sound Archive is holding its monthly vinyl listening party tomorrow night. It’s Beatles month. More.