March 9

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

📆 Weather: 31° and Sunny

☀️ Today: It’s Saturday 9th March

News: Joanne Farrell Has Been Named the 2024 ACT Woman of the Year

Joanne Farrell is a champion for women and girls in the construction industry. She has been named the ACT Woman of the Year. Farrell founded the not-for-profit, Build Like a Girl organisation that supports women in the trades. More.

News: 🏗️ Plans Lodged For The Next Stage of The Belconnen Markets Development

Plans have been lodged for the next stage of the Belconnen Markets Development. The plans propose two five-storey buildings with 300 apartments, a hotel, and retail shops. The new precinct will be built on the Ibbott Lane site, which temporarily housed the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets while the new markets were being built. You can see what the building design will look like here.

Today: ⚽️ Canberra United vs Western Sydney Wanderers

Canberra United will take on the table-topping Western Sydney Wanderers today at McKellar Park. Canberra sit 10 points outside the top six with a possible 18 points still up for grabs. Tickets here.

Monday: 🚂 Cockington Green Canberra Day Fundraiser

Cockington Green is hosting a fundraiser for Canberra Guide Dogs and Raw Potential Canberra. Entry to the Model Gardens will be discounted to $5, and dogs will be welcome this year. Details here.

Today: 🎸 CBR GRRRLS To The Front Vol 2

Moaning Lisa, xCherishx, Bad Lunar, and Lily Begbie will be playing at The Baso to support International Women's Day. Tickets here.

Tomorrow: 🎻 Symphony In The Park

The Hoodoo Gurus are joining the Canberra Symphony Orchestra for Symphony In The Park. Listen to some of the Hoodoo Guru's greatest hits accompanied by the 40-piece orchestra. It's happening tomorrow in Commonwealth Park from 6:30pm. Details here.

News: 🏗️ Upgrades for the Elouera and Mort Streets Intersection

Last year, Canberrans were invited to have their say on the proposed upgrades to the intersection of Elouera and Mort Street in Braddon. Based on that feedback, the proposed design has been released. The intersection will feature raised pedestrian crossings, new lighting, and garden beds. The established trees will also be retained. Construction will begin in the next couple of weeks. Details here.

What's On This Weekend

Discover more events happening here, including the Canberra Balloon Spectacular, Canberra Day celebrations and the Brumbies game.