Tuesday 19th March

Hello Canberra,

🌦️ Weather: 28° and the chance (60%) of showers

📆 Today: It’s Tuesday 19th March

News: 🛹 A New Half-Pipe is Coming to Belconnen

Construction will soon begin on a new half-pipe at the Belconnen Skate Park. The competition-standard half-pipe is being fabricated off-site from metal and wood and will be installed soon. It will open to the public in the second half of 2024. The Belconnen Skatepark was redeveloped in 2011 and, at the time, was Australia's largest skatepark. It hosts the annual Belco Bowl Jam, one of Australia's most popular skate competitions. This will be the first competition-standard half-pipe in Canberra.

Friday: Francophonie Market

Celebrate International Francophonie Week at the annual market with free food, drinks and activities offered by over 10 French-speaking countries. It's happening this Friday from 4pm to 6pm at Alliance Française in Turner. Details here.

Next Week: RSPCA Trivia Night

The RSPCA is holding a trivia night at the Harmonie German Club next Wednesday evening. All money raised goes directly to helping the ACT Shelter. Details here.

The Last Two Weeks of The Jetty

The Jetty will be closing for 2024 at the end of March. The seasonal beer garden is a great place to take in views of the lake while enjoying drinks and live music. There is food from Fricken Chicken and Beer from Bentspoke. Details here.

🐶 Dog By Bike

Canberra by Bike is hosting a gentle roll from the north bank of Lake Burley Griffin to the dog play area in Haig Park, then a stroll to the inaugural Sustainable Transport Street Party. The ride is open to anyone carrying their dog on a cargo bike, basket or backpack. Details here.

This Weekend: 🎻 Firebird by the National Capital Orchestra

The National Capital Orchestra's first performance of 2024 is happening this weekend at The Q, featuring Prokofiev, Stravinski, and works by two local composers. Details here.

News: Canberra Winners at The Australian Tourism Awards

Several Canberra attractions took out awards at The Australian Tourism Awards. The Canberra and Region Visitors Centre took out the top award for Visitor Information Services and The Mint won best Cultural Attraction. More.