Monday 11th March

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Hello Canberra,

⛅️ Weather: 30° and mostly sunny. There will be a chance of fog in the early morning.

📆 Today: It’s Monday 11th March. It’s Canberra Day!

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On This Day: 🪂 The Canberra Birdman Rally

Do you remember the Birdman Rally? Every year from 1985 to 1992, thousands of Canberrans flocked to the shores of Lake Burley Griffin to watch The Birdman Rally. Entrants in the Rally would leap off a 10-metre-high platform in the hope of flying 50 metres and collecting $10,000 in prize money. After hitting the water, the ACT Water Police assisted the contestants back to shore, who used the event as a training exercise for their divers. Each Rally was recorded and broadcast by Capital 7. Find out more.

What do you think? Should the Birdman Rally once again be a Canberra Day event?

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Today: Canberra Day

Canberra Day events are happening from 10am in Commonwealth Park. The headline act is 21-year-old Australian singer Budjerah, performing at 4pm. You can view the program here.

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News: Unlicensed Pest Controllers Operating in Canberra

ACT Parks and Conservation has notified the public of unlicensed pest controllers operating in Canberra. These operators have been paid to remove possums from Canberra properties. After charging for the service and setting traps, they have not returned to deal with the possum. Sadly, on a number of occasions, this has led to the animal’s death.

Before hiring a pest controller to remove possums, make sure they are listed on this page. Even if they claim to have a license, only the operators on that page are licensed to remove possums in the ACT.

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🚁 Evo Energy Aerial Inspection Program

If you see a helicopter flying over the suburbs of the ACT in the next few weeks, chances are it’s part of Evo Energy’s aerial inspection program. The helicopter has a LiDAR Scanner that measures the distance between vegetation and powerlines. You can see which suburbs the helicopter is flying over and find out more about the program here.

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On Now: Duntroon Estate Exhibition

Duntroon Estate was established nearly 200 years ago. Duntroon Dairy on the estate is believed to be the oldest standing building in the ACT. The Canberra Museum is currently running an exhibition bringing together domestic objects, family textiles, estate records, early photographs, and archaeological finds associated with the Duntroon house, dairy and woolshed. The exhibition is running until the 14th of July. Details here.

There’s also an online exhibition here.

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Next Weekend: 🍺 Canberra Craft Beer and Cider Festival

The Canberra Craft Beer and Cider Festival is happening this Saturday 16th March. There will be up to 250 craft beers, ciders, spirits and wines available to try. Details here.

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Tonight: 🚲 Ride in Cinema

Sly Fox Coffee, which operates on the main bike path in Lyneham, is hosting a Ride in Cinema night. There will be a 20-foot inflatable screen showing a mystery sci-fi movie at sunset, as well as popcorn, drinks and a candy bar. Details here.

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Something to do: 🌿 Green Drinks

Green Drinks is a monthly networking event for people interested in environmental sustainability and eco-efficiency. It’s agenda-free and non-politically aligned. Every session, has a guest speaker, and this month, Daria Teodorowych will be talking about better building practices. The next Green Drinks session is happening at 5:30pm on Tuesday at King O’Malleys Find out more.

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The Best Hot Cross Buns in Canberra?

I'm on the hunt for Canberra's finest hot cross buns for a future issue, and I need your help. What are your top picks? Reply to this email and let me know.