Tuesday 12th March

Hello Canberra,

⛅️ Weather: 33° and mostly sunny

📆 Today: It’s Tuesday 12th March

Tomorrow: 🤣 Canberra Comedy Festival

The Canberra Comedy Festival starts tomorrow and runs until March 24th. Some of Australia’s finest comics, including Annabel Crabb, Wil Anderson, Melanie Bracewell, and Akmal, will perform in Canberra. Over 65 shows will be held across 11 days. The full program is here.

This Weekend: Government House Open Day

Explore the beautiful gardens and tour the house at the 2024 Government House open day. Guided walking tours will run throughout the day. You can bring your own picnic, and there will be a sausage sizzle. It’s on from 10am to 2pm this Saturday. Details here.

This Weekend: 🎆 Skyfire

After a 5 year hiatus, Skyfire will return this weekend. On Saturday evening, there will be a 20-minute firework show launched from barges on Lake Burley Griffin. A soundtrack to the show will be broadcast on Hit 104.7 and Mix 106.3. There will be live music and entertainment leading up to the fireworks, including a Boeing E-7 Wedgetail flyover and an artillery volley from the Federation Guard.

Something To Do: 🚶 Dickson Discovery Walks

The Dickson Residents Group has released a guide featuring a series of Dickson Discovery Walks to mark 60 years of the Dickson Shops. The self-guided walks showcase the suburb's multicultural heritage. Find out More.

Coming Up: Legends of Lanyon with Tim the Yowie Man

Local guide Tim the Yowie Man is running tours of Lanyon Homestead. Discover the fascinating untold stories of the site before enjoying a two-course meal with Tim at the Barracks Cafe. Find out more.

Kids: 🌳 Tree Week Drawing Competition

The 2024 Canberra Tree Week Drawing Competition is now accepting entries. This year's theme is Trees are key. Young artists are invited to use their imagination to show the importance of trees. Winning entries will be displayed at the National Botanic Gardens during Canberra Tree Week in May. Winners will also receive a plant donated by Yarralumla Nursery. Entries close on 22nd March. Details here.

Donations for Roundabout Canberra

Charity organisation Roundabout Canberra is struggling to keep up with demand and is asking for donations. Roundabout Canberra believes that every child deserves a safe start in life. They provide safe, high-quality baby and children’s items to families in need. You can donate second-hand car seats, prams, and cots/bassinets that you no longer need. You can find out more about donating goods here.