Wednesday 15th May

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Hello Canberra

⛅️ Weather: 19° and partly cloudy.

📆 Today: It’s Wednesday 15th May.

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News: 💰 What's in the Budget for Canberra

The Federal Budget was delivered last night. Over the next 10 years, $808 million will be spent on infrastructure projects in the ACT including funding for the duplication of William Hovell Drive. Already announced was $50 million for the design of light rail to Woden and $250 million for AIS upgrades. $10 million will be provided to develop a Bruce Masterplan, which will include a new Canberra Stadium. This work will be done over the next 12 months.

Commonwealth funding for the ACT is set to increase to $3.8 billion in 2027/28, up from the $3.5 billion set aside for 2024/25.

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News: 👰 Registry Weddings

MLA Michael Pettersson has proposed re-establishing Canberra's marriage registry to offer couples a low-cost option. Registry weddings were stopped in the 1990s due to a lack of demand. The motion passed in the Legislative Assembly, and the ACT Government will investigate the reintroduction of registry weddings.

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This Weekend: 🥬 Vegan Market

This weekend, there is a vegan market at EPIC. Local and interstate plant-based businesses will be selling their products. The market is being run alongside the Boho market. Details here.

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World Bee Day: 🐝 Ainslie Peace Garden Tour

ACT For Bees and Buy Nothing Ainslie are holding an open garden for World Bee Day this Sunday. The guided tour will showcase the Ainslie Peace Garden and its design, which supports bees and other pollinators. The event is free, but registration is required. World Bee Day is happening on May 20th. Details here.

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Eats: 🍦 Canberra's First Filipino Cheese Soft Serve

Filipino restaurant Lolo and Lola in Watson has added Cheddar cheese-flavoured ice cream to their menu. In the Philippines, Keso is a popular ice cream flavour found at roaming street sellers. Details here.

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Something to do: 🥄 Japanese Timber Spoon Making

Join instructor Nobuyuki Ohashi from KOITOYA Design for this full-day spoon-making workshop. You will use Japanese carving tools to make your own spoon. More.

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Tidbits

AFL Canberra v AFL Sydney: Players from AFL Canberra will be taking on players from AFL Sydney this Saturday at Manuka Oval. More.

Old Parliament House Restoration: The House of Reps chamber in Old Parliament House has reopened after the largest conservation program in its 97-year history. More.

ANU Orchestra Concert: Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening of classical music at the ANU Orchestra Concerto Gala tomorrow evening. More.

Acoustic Soup: Every month, The Food Co-Op hosts Acoustic Soup. It's an evening of acoustic music, soup and laid-back vibes. More.