2024
Hello Canberra,
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📆 Today: It’s Sunday 10th March
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Looking for a challenge this long weekend? The Granite Tors Walking Track has recently undergone a series of upgrades, with some of the steepest sections being replaced with winding tracks and a more gradual incline.
The 8km (3-hour return) walk features a 400m climb past impressive granite boulders and ends at the former Orroral Geodetic Observatory. The cylindrical observatory was built in 1974 as part of a scientific agreement between the United States and Australia. A laser inside the now-defunct observatory bounced light pulses off reflectors on the moon that were placed during the Apollo missions. It helped refine Australia’s national coordinate system so our latitude and longitude measurements were connected to the rest of the world with unprecedented accuracy. The observatory also housed four atomic clocks, one of which was designated Australia’s primary standard of time. Find out more.
A new Greek restaurant has opened on London Circuit in Civic in the space that Zoo Bar used to occupy. Alia serves simple yet exquisitely prepared shared plates with authentic Greek flavours. Details here.
Did you know Canberra households are eligible for one free bulky waste collection per financial year? The bulky waste collection service can be used to pick up items such as old furniture and broken appliances. The pickup service can remove up to 2 cubic metres. Not everything will go to landfill; the items get sorted and reused or recycled when possible. Details here.
A series of guided tours will take place on City Hill tomorrow. The Discover City Hill Day is part of the ongoing City Hill Ideas Exhibition, and is gathering community feedback on the future of the hill. The tours include Ngunnawal history, Architecture and liveability, heritage and Active travel. Details here.
The Brumbies claimed a thrilling victory, holding off a late Western Force comeback to win in their first home game of the season 22-19. Match report.
The Old Bus Depot Markets in Kingston are going retro. At today’s markets, you’ll find mid-century furniture, funky retro clothing, records, books and more. It’s on today from 9:30am to 2:30pm.
