Friday 6th September

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Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: It’s Friday 6th September.

💨 Weather: 24°, sunny and becoming windy.

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New Eats: 🇰🇷 Seoul Sistaz

Seoul Sistaz, a new Korean cafe has opened on Moore Street in the City. They’re selling triangle kimbap (similar to sushi and perfect for lunch) as well as sandwiches and Korean snacks and drinks. Details here.

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News: Names for New Suburbs

Canberra’s newest suburbs in Molonglo have been named Bandler and Sulman. Faith Bandler was a civil rights activist, and Sir John Sulman was an architect involved in the planning of Canberra.

What do you think of the new suburb names?

Wondering who gets to pick the names for new suburbs, bridges, parks etc? The ACT Place Names Advisory Committee provide recommendations of names to the Minister. The committee is a diverse group of 13 community members and they were appointed in July and will serve until 2027.

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News: 🚌 Free Public Transport Period

Public Transport in Canberra will be free from Friday September 20 for a period of approximately 6 weeks. During this time, the old MyWay system hardware will be removed and the new MyWay+ system installed.

Make sure you keep your MyWay cards - they will not work with the new system, but any existing balance can be transferred. Make sure your MyWay card is registered. More.

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Kids: 🪴 Bonsai Workshops

The National Arboretum will be holding Bonsai Workshops during the September/October school holidays. In the beginner workshops for children aged 8-16, participants will make their own Bonsai creation to take home and care for. Details here.

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This Weekend: 🧪 Once Upon a Grimm Night

Once Upon a Grimm Night is both a theatre and escape room experience. You and other wayfarers have stumbled into the domain of the Narrator. Join the quest with Grimm Volkov to uncover the truth, brew potions, and delve into the unfinished stories of the Maiden and the Witch. It’s happening at the Tuggeranong Homestead this weekend. Details here.

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Eats: 🎷 Truffles and Jazz

Celebrate the end of the truffle season with live jazz and a truffle-themed menu at Mercure Canberra (Braddon). The Tilt Jazz Trio will be performing from 5pm, and Macenmist Truffle will be hosting a pop-up shop. Details here.

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👉 This Weekend in Canberra

It’s festivals and fairs galore this weekend. The Inspire, Moon and Botanica festivals, the Tharwa Bush Fair and much more are happening this weekend in Canberra. Get the full rundown of events here.