March 22 2024 | CanberraDigest

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📆 Today: It’s Friday 22nd March.

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News: ‘Excessive Speed’ a Factor in Cyclist’s Death

ACT Police have said “excessive speed” was a factor in the death of a 37-year-old cyclist who was hit by a car on Wednesday afternoon. The car allegedly crossed onto the wrong side of the road before the collision. More.

New Bar: 🍸 Karl Bar

A new Japanese cocktail and wine bar has opened in Constitution Place. Karl Bar was put together by Canberra restaurant icons the Chairman Group (Lanterne Rooms, Mu, Chairman & Yip). The micro bar is inspired by iconic designer Karl Lagerfeld and features dark, moody interiors. It is tucked between Mu Omakase and ARC Cafe in Constitution Place. Details here.

Win Raiders Corporate Box Tickets

Brod Tuggeranong is giving away two Corporate Box Seats to the next Raiders home game against the Eels on April 7th. To enter the draw to win, simply dine at BrodBurger in Tuggeranong today during the Raiders match (6pm) while they show the game on the big screens. Details here.

New Eats: 🍰 Louis High Tea

Hotel Realm’s Louis restaurant will soon be serving high tea. The menu includes classics like finger sandwiches and scones, as well as prawn rolls and an Underground Spirits vodka cheesecake. The high tea will be available every Saturday from April 6th. Details here.

Sport: Raiders Top The Table After Round Two

The Raiders will be looking to win three in a row when they take on the Warriors in New Zealand tonight. The Raiders sit atop the table for the first time since 2005. Match Preview.

Something to do: 🍅 Canberra Seed Savers

Canberra Seed Savers is a network of locals working to protect our abundant, common heritage of open-pollinated food seeds. Open-pollinated plants are more genetically diverse, leading to a greater amount of variation within plant populations. These plants can slowly adapt to local growing conditions and climate year to year.

This weekend, Canberra Seed Savers are holding their Autumn Seed Swap at the City Farm. Even if you don't have seeds to swap you can come along and grab seeds from the collection including autumn and winter seeds like Asian greens, onions, leeks and cauliflower. Details here.

This Weekend in Canberra

This Weekend, there is the Sustainable Travel Street Party, a Hot Dog Festival, the Australian Yarn Show and the Canberra Comedy Festival. Get the full rundown of events here.