Thursday 2nd May

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Hello Canberra,

⛅️ Weather: 17°, partly cloudy, and morning frost. Was this the first frost of the year?

📆 Today: It’s Thursday 2nd May

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🍁 Canberra’s Autumn Leaves and Our Waterways

It’s that time of year again when the seemingly never-ending task of raking the leaves has begun. The leaves leach nutrients down the drain, causing algae blooms in our lakes. You'll be doing our waterways a massive favour by picking up the leaves before they end up in the gutters. More.

To help make the job a little bit easier, you can order a free leaf collection bag from the ACT Government. To claim your bag (with free delivery to your doorstep), just fill out this form.

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This Weekend: Museum Market Day

The Museum Market Day will transform Gandel Atrium into an exciting art and design market, featuring fashion, jewellery, ceramics, and homewares from more than 40 local and regional makers and creators. Details here.

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Live Music: 🎹 Jazz Up Late

As part of the Canberra International Music Festival, Young Belgian pianist Bram De Looze will be performing Jazz Up Late this Saturday evening at Smith’s Alternative. Details here.

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On This Day: 🕵️ Korean Spies Caught in Canberra

Recent media reports revealed an Indian spy ring was disrupted by ASIO, and such instances of espionage are not uncommon in the Capital. Back in 2013, on this day, media reports broke of South Korean spies who were caught cultivating relationships with public servants in Canberra. Unlike the recent incident, those involved were never expelled, and the government made an effort to suppress the embarrassing revelations.

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Exhibition: 🧶 Warped and Twisted

Canberra Spinners and Weavers are holding their annual members' exhibition from May 3 to 11. The exhibition will showcase a diverse range of hand-made items and an extensive shop featuring member’s items. Details here.

You can find more exhibitions currently on in Canberra on our Exhibitions Page.

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Friday: 🏳️‍🌈 Brogla at NPG

Brogla is an adults-only event at The National Portrait Gallery. The takeover, first staged at the Melbourne Fringe, will transform the NPG into an explorative wonderland of dance, art, film and performance, inspired by First Nations stories of the dancing brolga. Details here.

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Tidbits

Woden Library Closure: Woden Library will be closed from May 8th till mid-August for major upgrade works. While the library is closed, a temporary pop-up library will be on Corinna Street in Phillip (Behind Chemist Warehouse). More.

Canberra’s Latest School Gets a Name: Canberra’s 92nd public school will be named after Aunty Agnes Shea, a Ngunnawal elder. She passed away last year aged 91. More.

Protest Camp at ANU: A pro-Palestine encampment similar to those set up at Colleges in the U.S was erected earlier this week at The ANU. More.