October 4

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: It’s Friday 4th October.

🌦️ Weather: 23° and showers. An 80% chance of rain.

Eats: 🍷 Murrumbateman Moving Feast

Explore some of the finest wine, food and produce this weekend at the Murrumbateman Moving Feast. Eleven venues in the region will be offering $30 mains with a complimentary glass of wine. It's happening this Saturday and Sunday. Details here.

Sport: 🏀 Cheap Capitals Tickets

The UC Capitals will be looking to fill every seat for their first home game when they return to AIS Arena. They are offering tickets for just $5. Use the password 5BUCKSto redeem. Details here.

Further Afield: 🧑‍🎨 Queanbeyan-Palerang Arts Trail

The Queanbeyan-Palerang Arts Trail is a celebration of art held in Braidwood, Bungendore and Queanbeyan over three consecutive weekends in October. This weekend, the festival heads to Braidwood. Details here.

🐶 Dogs in Canberra

Wondering where your furry friend can roam free? Here's a handy map showing all the dog-friendly areas in Canberra, including off-leash zones and the areas where dogs aren't allowed at all. Details here.

This Weekend: ⛲️ Open Garden - My Therapy

Walk through a lovely old private garden in Reid this weekend. 'My Therapy' is open this Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Details here.

👉 What's On This Weekend in Canberra?

Who's heading down the coast for the long weekend? If you're staying in town, the Hall Markets and Nightfest is on, and Capital Brewing is holding an Oktoberfest day.

Get the full rundown of weekend events here.

News: ANU Cuts

ANU will become a "smaller university" as it faces a projected deficit of $200 million this year. There will be job losses, staff cuts and a smaller curriculum. More.