Thursday 5th September

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Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: It’s Thursday 5th September

☀️ Weather: 22° and sunny

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News: 🛴 Beam Scooters Kicked Out of Canberra

The ACT Government will not renew Beam's contract to operate the purple e-scooters in Canberra. An investigation found Beam were operating more scooters than their permit allowed. The ACT Government will undertake an expression of interest process to attract more scooter operators to Canberra. More.

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New Eats: 🧀 Civic Pop-up Bar

During September, Canberra Museum & Gallery will be hosting a pop-up bar in the heart of the city. From Thursday to Sunday, starting this week until the end of the month, visitors can indulge in drinks from Ravensworth and Capital and cheese treats (including toasties and blue cheese cones) from Le Cheeserie. On the weekends, there will also be live music and entertainment. Details here.

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This Weekend: 👕 Second Life Markets

The Spring Edition of the Second Life Markets is happening at the UC Refectory this weekend. There will be 60+ stalls with vintage and preloved fashion from both local and interstate sellers. Details here.

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Kids: 🚂 Canberra Miniature Railway

The Canberra Miniature Railway is a community non-profit run entirely by volunteers from the Canberra Society of Model & Experimental Engineers. The miniature railway opens on the second and last Sunday of each month. A $15 ticket includes unlimited rides on the nearly 1.5km of track. This weekend, there will be a miniature steam engine. Details here.

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Further afield: 🎸 Tallagandra Hill Wines

Folk duo Felicity Urquhart and The Waifs' Josh Cunningham will be performing songs from their Golden Guitar winning album Birdsong at Tallagandra Hill winery, a 30-minute drive from the city. It's happening in two weeks' time on September 21. Details here.

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Exhibition: Bookbinders Guild

Civic Library will be hosting the Canberra Craft Bookbinders' Guild's latest exhibition GUILD 24. The exhibition features 36 works by 15 local and interstate exhibitors, displaying a wide range of binding skills. It opens tomorrow and runs until October 2. Details here.

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Canberra’s Live Music This Week

Tonight

• Leisa and the Keen Kats (jazz) @ Molly (Free)
• Big Dead (experimental) @ The Baso
• Reece Mastin (singer/songwriter) @ The Baso
• CSO Down South (classical) @ Tuggeranong Arts

Friday

• The Blooz (blues) @ Cypher Brewing (6-9 PM, Free)
• Transista Groove (rock) @ Irish Club
• Straight Arrows (indie) @ The Polo
• The Omnific (metal) @ The Baso
• Friday Night Jazz @ GangGang (Free)
• Freelings (indie/folk) @ Smith’s Alternative
• Rubber Necker (rock) @ Smith’s Alternative
• For You (DnB) @ Fiction
• Mabel (house) @ One22
• Hey We Are Zuko + Big Reef (alternative) @ SqueakyClean (free)

Saturday

• Casual Fan + The Burley Griffin (indie/folk) @ Smith’s Alternative
• 80’s Tribute Night @ The Baso

Sunday

• Leila (singer/songwriter) @ Gang Gang
• Tiernan Cady (alt folk) @ Dickson Taphouse

Later

• Hein Cooper @ Fun Time Pony

Tidbits:

United Signing: The A-league's top goal-scorer, Michelle Hayman has signed a one-year deal to stay with Canberra United. There was speculation Heyman was leaving Canberra for an overseas deal but she decided to stick with Canberra.

Apprentice Payments: The ACT Government has started sending out the $250 one-off cost-of-living support payments to eligible apprentices. Those who are working for an eligible employer and started training before July 1 2024, will automatically receive the payment. More.