Saturday 14th September

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Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: It’s Saturday 14th September.

🌦️ Weather: 18°. A 70% chance of showers in the late afternoon and evening.

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🌸 Spring High Teas Around Canberra

Floriade High Tea at Old Parliament House

High Tea is returning to Old Parliament House for one day only in October. Indulge in a springtime high tea in the historic members' dining rooms. Details here.

Floral-Themed High Tea at Hotel Kurrajong

Hotel Kurrajong is hosting a traditional high tea with a floral twist to celebrate Floriade. The high Tea is served in the Kurrajong courtyard and art-deco dining room, and it includes a complimentary Floriade-themed cocktail. It's happening every Saturday during Floriade. Details here.

Underground Domes at Floriade

Enjoy a cocktail high tea in the floral-adorned domes at Floriade. Book a dome and enjoy an afternoon featuring a selection of sweet and savoury treats from L'Epi Artisan Bakery (Chisholm) and a Lady Floriade G+T on arrival. Details here.

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Coming Up: 🏎️ Mario Kart Live

Mario Kart Live is a unique show coming to Smith's Alternative next weekend. You play Mario Kart while a live band plays the music! The band responds to your every move. Get a star? Hear the music change, make it to the final lap? Hear the band speed up! Details here.

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Classifieds

Transform your Mind with Mindfulness Courses!

Starting October 21st, Inner Synergy's popular "Next Level Mindfulness and Meditation" courses will help you manage overthinking, stress and anxiety while boosting sleep and focus. Suitable for all levels. Early bird rates available for 5 days. Join us at Dickson or Phillip venues for a calmer, clearer, and happier you!

Find out more: Dickson & Phillip

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Exhibitions: 🖼️ Drill Hall Gallery

There are two exhibitions happening now at the Drill Hall Gallery:

Unseeded features glass forms that emulate the physical shape of a boab nut. More.

Flux by Euan Macleod presents a series of en plein air paintings made on Haupapa Tasman Glacier in New Zealand's South Island. More.

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New Eats: 🥪 Caffé al Lago

Caffé al Lago opened in July in Gungahlin. The sandwich bar and cafe makes delicious sandwiches using schiacciata, a traditional Italian flatbread originating from the Tuscany region of Italy. Details here.

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👉 This Weekend in Canberra

There's a spring plant sale, the Raiders NRLW team are playing, a travel expo is happening at EPIC and much more. Get the full weekend rundown here.

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Tidbits

Chilly Monday Morning: You'd be wise to hold off on planting out your spring garden. The Spring of Deception is here, with a low of -4° forecast for Monday morning.

Airport Upgrades: Canberra Airport is set to become the first in Australia to use a new digital air traffic control system. Airservices Australia has installed a 30-metre camera mast that looks over the airport, allowing controllers to manage flights using cameras and sensors.

Caretaker Period: The caretaker period in the ACT officially started yesterday. Based on convention, there will be no more major policy decisions, major appointments or contracts signed. One of the last major contracts signed by this government was for the construction of a new public school in Strathnairn.

Canberra Digest will be back on Monday. Have a great weekend.