May 30

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

⛅️ Weather: 19° and partly cloudy. A 20% chance of rain.

📆 Today: It’s Thursday 30th May.

News: 🍅 Harris Farm Markets Opens Today

Canberra has a new supermarket - Harris Farm Markets is opening today at Majura Park (across the road from Ikea). The opening was pushed back due to construction delays after being announced back in 2022. The family-owned chain has 27 stores across Australia.

Eats: 🍴 Friday Nights at Cuppacumbalong

On the first Friday of every month, 170-year-old Cuppacumbalong Homestead will be opening to the public for a special fine dining experience. In the original dining room, you’ll enjoy a five-course prix fixe menu based on seasonal produce with ingredients sourced from the garden when possible. Cuppacumbalong is just a 20-minute drive from Tuggeranong. Details here.

Coming Up: 🍗 Forage Festival

The Forage Street Food Festival is back on June 22nd for its 10th birthday. This year, the event will be held at the Acton Waterfront. Details here.

Live Music: 🎸 San Cisco

Indie pop band San Cisco are touring Australia and will perform at the UC Refectory on July 24th. Tickets here.

This Weekend: 🇮🇹 Italian National Day

The Italian Cultural Centre in Forrest is hosting an Italian National Day event. Everyone is welcome to come along and try authentic Italian food, hear Italian music and experience life as an Italian for the day. Entry is free. Details here.

Something to do: 🪙 Canberra Coin Swap

The Royal Australian Mint is hosting a coin swap. Bring along cash and swap it for circulating coloured and commemorative coins in sealed Royal Australian Mint bags in uncirculated condition. This is a great way to start a coin collection. It’s happening this Friday to Sunday at EPIC. Details here.

Tidbits:

New Health Services Tool: There’s a new tool from Canberra Health Services that can help you find the health care options available in the ACT. More.

Rain on the Way: A massive weather system stretching 4000km is expected to bring rain to 80% of Australia. There’s a 100% chance of rain tomorrow, and next week is looking pretty wet, too.