Tuesday 8th October

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Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: It’s Tuesday, October 8.

⛅️ Weather: 16° and possible showers in the morning. A 60% chance of rain.

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News: 🗳️ Voting Begins Today

Early voting for the ACT election begins today. Unlike the federal election, voters do not need a specific reason to vote early. Of course, the one downside of voting early is missing out on a democracy sausage. There are eleven early voting centres across Canberra. More.

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This Week: 🪴 Plant Sales

There are a couple of native plant sales coming up this week:

Growing Friends 2024 Plant Sale

The Botanic Gardens’ Growing Friends are hosting a native plant sale this Saturday with plants sold for just $6. A list of plants with descriptions is available on the website. Details here.

Greening Australia October Plant Sale Greening Australia’s final plant sale will be happening this Friday. All plants will be available for $3.30 per tube. Due to the limited stock and parking on-site, bookings are required. Details here.

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Coming Up: 📸 photo access is Turning 40

photo access is the ACT and region’s centre for contemporary photography, film and video. The artist-run initiative has been operating since 1984.

On October 25, photo access will be celebrating its 40th birthday with a day/night filled with activities, celebrations and exhibition opening. Details here.

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Stage: 🕵️ 8 Women

8 Women is a captivating French mystery-comedy where eight very different women are trapped in a house and must unravel the shocking murder of the family patriarch. Secrets, lies, and unexpected alliances unfold as they each reveal more than they intended in this witty and suspenseful play. The iconic French murder mystery 8 Women will be playing at Belco Arts. It’s opening this week. Details here.

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Kids: 🐞 Bugs Alive

See a range of invertebrates, including praying mantis, stick insects, spiders, scorpions, beetles, snails, butterflies and more at the Bugs Alive exhibition at the National Botanic Gardens. It’s happening from October 9 to 13. Details here.

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Sport: ⚽️ Canberra United Season Launch

The new-look Canberra United team will begin their campaign with a pre-season friendly encounter against the National Premier League All-Stars team at McKellar Park. After the match, the players will be presented with their jerseys for the upcoming season, and there will be an opportunity for fans to get photos. Details here.

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Comedy: 🤣 Gang Gang Comedy Night

Gang Gang’s comedy night is happening tomorrow and will be headlined by future comedy star Edan McGovern. Details here.