March 7

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

☀️ Weather: 29° and sunny

📆 Today: It’s Thursday 7th March

Made in Canberra: 🐶 Pawstone Fresh Food for Dogs

Local Farmer and Butcher Claystone Meats has launched a new venture, Pawstone. Pawstone makes dog meals with whole foods cooked fresh. There are no fillers or gravies. Pawstone offers free delivery in Canberra.

Claystone Meats was started by multi-generational farmers Mish and Stace Allen. Their cattle are free range and hormone and antibiotic free, and they have access to a mix or silage and spent grain from Bentspoke. Find out more.

On Now: 🇫🇷 French Film Festival

The Alliance Française French Film Festival is starting today and running until the 2nd of April at Palace Electric Cinema. This year marks the 35th edition of the Film Festival. Find out more.

Meet Kujo 🐱

Canberra Pet Rescue are urgently looking for a new home for cat Kujo. Through no fault of his own, his new home fell through. He is very cuddly, loves nose kisses and sleeps on your pillow. More.

Coming Up: 🚂 Easter Steam Train Rides

Steam Train Rides are coming back this Easter. Enjoy a heritage rail journey behind a steam locomotive on a trip to Bungendore and back. Enjoy views of the spectacular Molonglo Gorge, travel through three tunnels and view the rolling country scenery from your heritage carriage. You can bring along a picnic to enjoy or book the special dinner train, which includes a 3-course meal. Tickets here.

Coming Up: 🛼 Roller Disco

The Vault is a giant concrete warehouse in the Dairy Road precinct that will host events from May to August this year. You can expect a candy bar, music, disco lights, and good old retro vibes. Roller skates for both children and adults will be available for hire. The roller skate sessions are happening on the 5th and 6th of July. Details here.

News: Construction Starting on Hydrotherapy Pool

Construction will soon begin on a new Hydrotherapy Pool in Tuggeranong. The pool will help people with mobility issues access an important form of fitness and recreation. It will also help those who suffer from chronic pain caused by illnesses such as cancer and arthritis. This pool will complement the hydrotherapy pool at the UC Hospital, which opened in 2020. Construction is expected to be completed in May 2025.

Sport: Brumbies vs Force

The Brumbies will play the Western Force this Saturday afternoon. It will be the Brumbies' first home game of the season. Tickets here.