September 28 2024 | CanberraDigest

Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: It’s Saturday 28th September

⛅️ Weather: 19° and partly cloudy

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Eats: 🍺 The Jetty

The Jetty is a pop-up café and beer garden on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin, opening this Sunday and running through until March next year. This year, Fricken Chicken and Bentspoke Beer will be joined in the beer garden by Hem & Co’s wood-fired pizza. Details here.

🐛 Canberra’s ‘Squishy’ Volunteers

Did you know there is a group of volunteers in Canberra dedicated to squishing bugs at the Botanic Gardens?! They play a key role in protecting the tropical plants from pests. You can learn more about the work they do and perhaps volunteer too - more.

News: ⚠️ Tuggeranong Parkway Closure

The southbound lanes will be closed from 7pm to 6am on Sunday through Tuesday for asphalt repairs. The closure will extend from Cotter Road to Hindmarsh Drive.

Something to do: ⚽️ Urban Rec

Urban Rec is a social sports league that offers nine different sports including beach volleyball, AFL, touch footy, dodgeball, soccer and multisport. The spring season will be starting soon and there are still places available for teams and individuals. Details here.

Today: Brierly St Block Party

Weston Creek Community Council is throwing a block party today in Trenerry Square, Brierly St Weston. There will be live music from local musicians and a number of community market stalls. Details here.

👉 This Weekend in Canberra

This weekend is blooming with spring events. There’s a spring-themed farmers market, Costa is at Floriade, there are two open gardens, a kite fest and more.

Get the full rundown of weekend events here.

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Tidbits:

Miniature Railway Closed: The Weston Park Miniature Railway has been shut down by WorkSafe ACT due to non-compliance with safety regulations. It will remain closed until the issues are rectified, though the specifics have not been disclosed.

United Lands Sponsor: Canberra Airport (Capital Property Group) has been announced as a major sponsor for Canberra United during the 2024/25 A-League season, providing crucial support as United strives for financial stability.

Buy No Clothes Challenge: Local sustainability organisation SEE-Change is running a ‘buy no clothes” challenge this October. More.

Canberra Digest will be back on Monday. Have a wonderful weekend!