Tuesday 10th September

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Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: It’s Tuesday 10th September.

☀️ Weather: 20° and sunny.

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This Weekend: 🇹🇭 Thai Festival 2024

The Thai Embassy in Canberra will be opening to the public this weekend for the Thai Festival 2024. Enjoy Thai beer, food, market stalls and entertainment. It's happening from 10-5pm this Sunday at the Royal Thai Embassy in Yarralumla. Details here.

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Something to do: 🐲 Try Dragon Boating

Experience the thrill of Dragon Boating at the come-and-try day with Dragon Boat ACT. Dragon Boating is a fun way to get fit and meet new people. The sport was introduced to Canberra in 1990, and now, there are over 600 members. No experience is needed, and all paddling equipment will be provided. Details here.

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🐱 Become a Kitten Foster Carer

The RSPCA is expecting around 850 felines at their shelter this kitten season and is seeking volunteers to become foster carers for neo-natal kittens. They're holding an information session on Tuesday, September 24. Details here.

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🧔‍♂️ Canberra's Best Beard

King O'Malleys (city) are looking for Canberra's best beard in the 12th edition of the King O'Malley's Beard Competition. The event raises funds and awareness for Skin Check Champions. The winner will receive a $500 cash prize. The competition is taking place this Thursday at 6pm. Details here.

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This Weekend: 🧶 Yarralumla Craft Destash Market

Calling all crafters! Whether you're a fabric fanatic, a yarn lover, or a paper-craft enthusiast, The Yarralumla Craft Destash Market is a trash and treasure market for craft materials - fabric, wool, paper craft, buttons, stamps and much more. It's happening this Saturday at the Uniting Church Centre in Yarralumla. Details here.

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Something to do: 🚵 Mountain Bike Orienteering

Mountain bike orienteering is an endurance sport that attracts both orienteering and mountain bike enthusiasts. This weekend ACT Mountain Bike Orienteering is holding a come-and-try event for those looking to see what the sport is all about. Beginners are welcome to take part. It's happening this Sunday at 10am. Details here.

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Tidbits:

Farmer's Protest: Up to 3000 farmers are expected to protest at Parliament House today. They are protesting against the live-sheep export ban. Their convoy will transit between EPIC and Parliament House throughout the day. Some traffic delays are expected and some bus routes have changed. More.

Man Dies on Anzac Avenue: Police are investigating after a man was killed, with witnesses reporting that he fell from a moving vehicle on Anzac Avenue. The incident occurred around 2:30pm on Monday. More.

World EV Day: Yesterday was World EV Day. In 2019, there were just 250 Electric Vehicles in Canberra. As of now, over 9,100 EVs are registered in Canberra, with an average of 10 new EVs registered daily.