Saturday 30th March

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Hello Canberra,

⛅️ Weather: 30° and mostly sunny.

📆 Today: It’s Saturday 30th March. Today is Easter Saturday, and it’s a public holiday.

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News: Car Hits Pedestrian on Adelaide Avenue

One person is in critical care at Canberra Hospital with serious injuries following a collision. The incident happened around 5:45am on Adelaide Avenue.

ACT Police are seeking to identify the driver of a white Toyota who dropped a man off in front of The Lodge at around 4:17am on Friday morning. The driver may have crucial information that can assist police who are investigating the serious collision. More.

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Tomorrow: 🪡 Public Mend

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to repair your own clothes, come along to a free public mend session hosted by Emma Johnston, a formally trained textiles artist at the ANU. You’ll learn mending, tailoring, upcycling, sewing, patching, and embroidery. All skill levels are welcome. Details here.

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Something to do: 🎨 Vincent Namatjira Exhibition

There is an excellent exhibition from acclaimed Western Aranda artist Vincent Namatjira at the National Gallery. His paintings offer a wry, satirical look at Australian identity. The exhibition is free. Details here.

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🐶 Meet Jerome

Jerome, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, was confined and completely isolated for the first 6 months of his life, so he has seen nothing of the world. He’s a very social pup and has plenty of catching up on life to do. He’s available for adoption from the RSPCA. Find out more.

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Today: Little Burley Market

The Little Burley Market happens every Saturday on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin (Queen Elizabeth Terrace). Three Mills will be at the markets today with fresh Hot Cross Buns available. The markets run from 9am to 2pm. Details here.

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Today: 🎷 Saturday Jazz Sessions at Queenies

Queenies in Kingston has live Jazz music every week. The Belco Jazz Band will be performing today from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Details here.

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More Events This Weekend

Get the full rundown of events happening this weekend in Canberra.

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Notice: Farmers Markets This Weekend

Both the Capital Region Farmers Market at EPIC and the Southside Farmers Market at Canberra College aren’t on this weekend. They’ll be back next weekend.