Saturday 22nd February

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Hello Canberra,

📆 Today: A stage show for true crime lovers + Clean Up Australia Day

⛅️ Weather: 30° and partly cloudy. It’s going to be warmer next week with temperatures in the mid-30s.

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🚮 Clean Up Australia Day

Next Sunday is Clean Up Australia Day. If you’re interested in helping out, there are a number of clean-ups happening around Canberra:

National Capital Authority: The NCA is holding five clean-ups around Lake Burley Griffin at Black Mountain, Yarralumla Beach, Lotus Bay, Weston Park, and Grevillea Beach. They’re asking people interested in taking part to register online. Details here.

ACT Government: The ACT Government is holding two clean-ups, one at the Harrison Playing Fields and another at Gordon Oval. Both will take place from 10 am to 12 pm. Details here.

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Stage: 🕵️ The Psychology of Serial Killers

For fans of true crime docos, this stage show is a must-see. The Psychology of Serial Killers, presented by renowned forensic psychologist Dr. Rachel Toles, is a chilling and captivating live experience that delves deep into the minds of history’s most notorious murderers, exploring the darkest corners of human psychology. Details here.

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Coming Up: 🧶 The Australian Yarn Show

Calling all knitters, crocheters, weavers, spinners, felters and fibre artists! The 2025 Australian Yarn Show is happening on March 7 - 9. There are expert-led workshops, panel discussions, hands-on demonstrations, a vibrant market hall, competitions and social events. The show is for crafters of all skill levels. Details here.

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Something to do: 🍺 Beers in the Park

Make the most of the last weekend of summer with a drink in the park! Local brewery Zierholz runs a pop-up bar that travels around Canberra’s parks, serving up locally made beer, lawn games, and live acoustic music. This Sunday, it’ll be in Hassett Park in Campbell—perfect for a relaxed afternoon in the sun. Details here.

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Looking Ahead: 🎶 Ben Lee

Ben Lee continues his never-ending tour of Australia with a stop at Smiths@Belco. Following the release of his acclaimed recent solo album “This One’s For the Old Headz” via his very own Weirder Together Records, this show promises a mix of pure spontaneity and indie-pop classics. The early bird discount for tickets ends today. Details here.

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👉 This Weekend in Canberra

The Canberra Show, miniature train rides at dusk, a paws party, a Celtic concert, and much more are happening this weekend.

Get the full rundown of weekend events.

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Tidbits and News

🚔 Police Operation: The Uriarra Crossing Recreation Area will be closed to the public today as the AFP conducts a search operation. The search is related to an ongoing investigation and is expected to take most of the day.

🚍 Free Travel for Games: Transport Canberra runs free charter buses for all Brumbies and Raiders games. Buses depart from the Tuggeranong, Woden, Belconnen, Gungahlin, and City interchanges. Details here.

🚧 Parkes Way Travel Impacts: There will be lane closures on Parkes Way for the next two weeks. Only one lane will be closed at a time, but the affected lane will vary. Thankfully, the lanes will be closed between 9:30am and 4pm, so it shouldn’t impact peak hour traffic.

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Cause: 🥾 Canberra Melanoma March

The Melanoma Institute Australia is calling on Australians to join its national campaign, Melanoma March 2025, to raise awareness and funds to save lives from melanoma. The march will be happening in Canberra next weekend with a walk around Black Mountain Peninsula. Details here.

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Talk: ⚡️ Energy Transition 2025

Curious about the progress being made toward a low-emissions future? David Glynne Jones will report on the current status, key trends, and outlook for the global transition to a low-emission energy economy, along with a review of energy transition progress in 2024. He will also cover electrification initiatives in the Canberra region, energy-efficient housing, domestic systems and appliances, electric cooking in the 21st century, and electric vehicle ownership. Details here.

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