Andrew Barr ACT Chief Minister

02/06/2026

Great to see more Canberrans getting behind electric vehicles 🚗⚡

The ACT continues to lead the nation in switching to the superior technology and the latest data shows just how fast things are moving.

In April 2026, zero‑emissions vehicles (including EVs) reached a record 34% of new vehicle registrations in the ACT.

That’s a remarkable jump from the already strong baseline of around 25%+ over the past year.

When you look more broadly at plug‑in vehicles (EVs + PHEVs), the shift is even clearer. Nationally in April, EVs made up 16.4% of sales and PHEVs a further 10.2%, meaning more than a quarter of all new cars were plug‑in.

In leading markets like the ACT, where both EV and PHEV uptake is significantly higher than the national average, that combined share is clearly pushing well beyond one‑third and in peak months is tracking toward levels approaching 40%+ of new sales.

There are also signs the broader market is heading toward a tipping point: almost 46% of all new vehicles sold nationally in April were electrified in some form (EVs, PHEVs or hybrids).

There’s a clear reason for this momentum. Electric vehicles are simply a superior technology. They are far more efficient, using much more of their energy to move the car rather than wasting it as heat. They are cheaper to run, with lower energy and maintenance costs driven by simpler mechanical systems.

PHEVs are also playing an important transitional role, helping more drivers step into electrification, but the direction of travel is clear: fully electric vehicles deliver the biggest long‑term benefits for households and the environment.

For Canberra, powered by 100% renewable electricity, the upside is even greater: cleaner air, less traffic noise and lower transport costs.

The transition is accelerating fast, and the ACT is showing what the future looks like.

02/06/2026

🌸Floriade is back for 2026 and it’s a Feast of Flowers🌸

This spring, will come alive with one million blooms as Floriade returns to Commonwealth Park from 12 September to 11 October.

✨ Bigger. Brighter. More immersive than ever.

In 2026, Floriade becomes a true Feast of Flowers, blending stunning garden displays with food, creativity and family-friendly experiences across the city.

🌼 One city in bloom
🍽️ A feast for the senses
🎉 A celebration of community

And it’s not just in the park.

From local businesses through Floriade About Town to schools and community groups via Floriade Community, this festival belongs to all of Canberra.

Last year alone:
✅ 519,000+ visitors
✅ $71 million for our economy

That’s why Floriade remains one of Australia’s premier events and a powerful boost for local jobs and tourism.

📍 Save the dates:
🌸 Floriade: 12 Sept – 11 Oct
🌙 NightFest: 1 – 4 Oct

Come for the flowers — stay for the food, the experiences, and the best of Canberra in spring.

01/06/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸?
🌦️ 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 ❄️
Winter is here! The next few days are going to be miserable! I'm not even going to talk about the real temps because it's the apparent temperatures (how it feels with the wind chill) that will help guide your week. Tuesday will be rainy, windy, wet and cold and feel like 4°C. Wednesday about the same with less rain. On Thursday it'll be lucky if the apparent temp cracks 2°C! It calms down by Friday with sunny days into the weekend, and fog in the mornings. But the apparent temps will struggle to bust 10°C.
⚠️ 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗥𝗨𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 ⚠️
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲
From 8pm Tuesday 2 June to 5am Wednesday 3 June, and 8pm Thursday 4 June to 5am Friday 5 June. there will be a full closure of Commonwealth Avenue southbound between Vernon Circle and the Parkes Way on/off ramp. This is to allow for the delivery of oversized rail materials.
𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺 𝗛𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲
➖ William Hovell Drive duplication: Traffic management continues to be in place to allow for the establishment of site compounds.
𝗚𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗼 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲
➖ Gundaroo Drive westbound direction between Horse Park Drive and Pallin Street will be closed until 7pm Saturday 13 June to allow essential gas pipeline repair works to be carried out. Road users are encouraged to use the Anthony Rolfe Avenue detour in place.
🚮 𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 🚮
𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗻
▪️College Street and Haydon Drive
𝗚𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗻
▪️Kate Crace Street and Nudurr Drive
𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮
▪️Federal Highway, Lanyon Drive, Moreshead Drive and Mugga Lane
𝗧𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗴
▪️Sulwood Drive, Athllon Drive and Monaro Highway
𝗪𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗻/𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗼/𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸
▪️John Gorton Drive
🌱 𝗠𝗢𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗚 🌱
𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗻
▪️Macgregor and Page
𝗚𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗻
▪️Franklin and along Horse Park Drive and Wells Station Road
𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮
▪️Along Majura Parkway
𝗧𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗴
▪️Banks, Conder, Greenway and Wanniassa
▪️Fadden Pines District Park, Lake Tuggeranong and Point Hut Pond District Park
▪️Monaro Highway
𝗪𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗻/𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗼/𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸
▪️Waramanga and along Hindmarsh Drive and Melrose Drive
🌾 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗟 🌾
➖ Crews are controlling weeds across Canberra Nature Park reserves targeting African Lovegrass, St John's Wort and woody weeds on windy days
𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗻
▪️Crews are managing weeds around bollards, mowing obstacles and in open spaces in Aranda, Cook, Evatt, Kaleen, Lawson and Macquarie
𝗚𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗻
Crews are:
➖ undertaking chemical control of Serrated Tussock at Mulligans Flat
▪️managing weeds in Forde and Gungahlin around bollards and mowing obstacles, and in open spaces
𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮
▪️Crews are managing weeds in Deakin, Dickson, Lyneham and Yarralumla around bollards and mowing obstacles, and in open spaces
𝗧𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗴
Crews are:
➖ controlling Alligator W**d in Tuggeranong Creek
▪️managing weeds in Banks and Kambah around bollards, mowing obstacles and in open spaces
▪️managing weeds in Calwell, Conder, Gordon, Isabella Plains and Richardson along arterial and collector roads, and around mowing obstacles
𝗪𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗻/𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗼/𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸
▪️Crews are managing weeds in Curtin and Weston around bollards and mowing obstacles, and in open spaces
🌳 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗦 🌳
𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗻
Crews are undertaking:
▪️pruning and removals in Scullin and Page
▪️planting in Bruce, Dunlop, Evatt, Flynn, Giralang, Kaleen, Lawson, McKellar, Melba and Spence
▪️community planting in Evatt and Ginninderra Creek with the Ginninderra Catchment Group
𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮
▪️Crews are undertaking pruning and removals in Deakin, Forrest, Griffith, Oaks Estate, Red Hill and Yarralumla
𝗧𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗴
▪️Crews are undertaking pruning and removals in Bonython, Conder, Fadden, Gordon, Isabella Plains, Kambah, Monash, Richardson, Theodore and Wanniassa
𝗪𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗻/𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗼/𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸
▪️Crews are undertaking pruning and removals in Curtin and Hughes
🔌 𝗡𝗕𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦 🔌
These are the areas where work is underway to upgrade the NBN network from fibre to the node to fibre to the premises.
𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗻
▪️Higgins and Holt
𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮
➖ Griffith, Narrabundah and Red Hill
𝗧𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗴
▪️Conder
🏕️ 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗦, 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦, 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 🏕️
𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗻
▪️Dunlop playground toilet: The new public toilet facility near the playground on Shoobridge Circuit will open to the community this week.
▪️Bruce Ridge Nature Reserve: Trail maintenance work will be undertaken on some mountain bike trails.
➖ Mount Painter Summit Track: Trail upgrade works are underway. The Summit Track remains temporarily closed. The Lower Lookout is accessible via the East Summit Track.
𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮
➖ Black Mountain Nature Reserve: Minor track upgrades are ongoing. No tracks will be closed. Signage will be in place to inform the public of ongoing works.
▪️Kingston Foreshore boardwalks: Crews will be working on the boardwalks from Tuesday 2 June to Friday 12 June. The boardwalks will be closed to the public during this time.
𝗚𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗻
➖ Mulligans Flat Sanctuary: Rangers are anticipating more visitors due to the increased activity of the quolls.
𝗪𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗻/𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗼/𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸
➖ Curtin Shops minor improvements: Works are underway and planned to be complete in June. Access to shops and services will remain open. Please follow any marked detours.
𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹
▪️The Cotter Campground will be closed for bathroom refurbishments from Tuesday 2 June to Wednesday 17 June. There will be no access during this period.
▪️Final autumn roadside mowing and slashing will be undertaken along Paddys River, Tidbinbilla and Point Huts roads. Traffic management will be in place. Please allow extra time for machinery operating along the roads.
▪️Woods Reserve campground in Namadgi National Park is closed until late spring 2026 to enable a complete upgrade of the facilities and reserve area.
➖ Minor works are underway at the Nature Discovery Playground at Sheedys picnic area in Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. Please stay away from any new planting and newly laid turf (signposted) and keep an eye out for further enhancements over the coming weeks.
➖ The Gibraltar Falls viewing platform and walking track remain closed until later in 2026 to allow completion of signage and visitor safety infrastructure improvements at the site.
🚣🏾‍♀️ 𝗟𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦 🏞️
▪️Bacteria testing at swimming areas has ceased due to cold water temperatures and will resume in September. Please avoid swimming for several days after heavy rainfall as bacteria levels can be affected. Blue-green algae testing is continuing over winter and the water quality webpage will be updated each week. I will only include where there is notice of a closure.
𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮
▪️Central Basin, West Basin, Lotus Bay, Yarralumla Bay, Yarralumla Beach at Lake Burley Griffin are CLOSED to due extreme levels of blue-green algae or elevated levels of bacteria.
🐗 𝗣𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗟 🐇
▪️If you need to report European wasps, or nuisance ants or bees, use this form: https://forms.act.gov.au/smartforms/servlet/SmartForm.html?formCode=1681. If a swarm is on private property, contact: https://www.beekeepers.asn.au/swarms
➖ Namadgi National Park, areas within the Murrumbidgee River Corridor, Molonglo River Reserve, and selected areas adjacent to forestry land will be closed periodically for the annual Thermally Assisted Aerial Control program. Closures will be staggered until Friday 12 June. The Murrumbidgee Discovery Track will also be closed from Pine Island to Casuarina Sands, including a section of the Centenary Trail between Kambah Pool and Pine Island. Alternative routes are available on the Centenary Trail page of the ACT Parks website.
🚛 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 🚛
𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗻
▪️Belconnen Bus Interchange, Belconnen Town Centre and Emu Bank
𝗚𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗻
➖ Gold Creek and Gungahlin Town Centre
𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮
➖ Braddon, City, Dickson and Kingston Foreshore
➖ Shops in Deakin, Griffith, Kingston, Manuka and Narrabundah
𝗧𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗴
➖ Tuggeranong Town Centre and shops in Calwell, Chisholm, Erindale, Kambah and Wanniassa
𝗪𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗻/𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗼/𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸
▪️Woden and shops at Cooleman Court, Curtin and Mawson
🚧 𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 🚧
𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗻
▪️CCTV installations: Works will begin next week to install CCTV at the intersections of Eastern Valley Way and College Street in Bruce, and Ginninderra Drive and Copeland Street in Florey, weather permitting.
➖ William Hovell Drive duplication: Traffic management continues to be in place to allow for the establishment of site compounds.
𝗚𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗻
➖ Road closure: Gundaroo Drive westbound between Horse Park Drive and Pallin Street is closed until 7pm Saturday 13 June for essential gas pipeline repair works.
➖ Guard rail safety repair work on a section of the Caswell Drive on-ramp, Majura Parkway and Horse Park Drive. There will be occasional lane closures during the work.
➖ Road signs upgrade: Work continues to replace road signs along the Barton Highway between Gundaroo Drive and the ACT border at Hall. Approximately 30 signs have been replaced.
𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮
▪️CCTV installations: Works will begin next week to install CCTV at the intersection of Captain Cook Crescent and Stuart Street in Griffith, weather permitting.
▪️Kingston Foreshore boardwalks: Works from Tuesday 2 June to Friday 12 June. The boardwalks will be closed to the public during this time.
➖ Pavement rehabilitation, Fyshwick: Works at Wiluna Street and Lithgow Street are underway and expected to be completed by end of June, weather permitting.
➖ Pedestrian and road safety improvements, Watson: Construction of the pedestrian refuge and speed humps is complete. Temporary street lighting has been installed pending permanent works.
𝗧𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗴
▪️Kambah pedestrian and road safety improvements: Works are underway on Boddington Crescent to construct a new wombat crossing.
➖ Monaro Highway upgrade: Ongoing pavement construction works throughout the work area. Temporary traffic lights are in place northbound at the intersection of Monaro Highway and Lanyon Drive. During off-peak hours on weekdays, both northbound and southbound carriageways may be reduced to one lane.
➖ Guard rail safety repair work on Ashley Drive. There will be occasional lane closures during the work.
𝗪𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗻/𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗼/𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸
▪️CCTV installations: Works will begin next week to install CCTV at the intersection of Yamba Drive and Kitchener Street in Garran, weather permitting.
▪️Bus stop repair and speed hump installation on Perry Drive outside Chapman shops, 2–5 June between 8:30am and 4pm. The road will remain open with slight delays. Bus stop 2161 on Perry Drive at the Chapman Shops will be closed on Tuesday 2 June to allow for road repairs directly adjacent to the bus stop. A temporary bus stop will be located just before Thring Street, Chapman.
➖ William Hovell Drive duplication: Traffic management continues to be in place to allow for the establishment of site compounds.
𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹
▪️Booroomba Rocks Road is closed until Friday 12 June for essential road maintenance, reopening Saturday 13 June.
▪️Old Boboyan Road is closed until Friday 12 June for essential road maintenance. Visitors will not be able to access Yankee Hat walking track via Old Boboyan Road during this time. The road will reopen on Saturday 13 June.
➖ Vegetation control on sections of Bendora Road and Sunshine Road
🐩 𝗗𝗢𝗚𝗦 🐩
▪️18 good boys and girls are available at DAS for adoption, including Sally the Staffy with a gorgeous smile. Visit them in person Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm and on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm at Domestic Animal Services on Mugga Lane, or check https://bit.ly/AdoptHopefulHounds.
▪️There are some wonderful personalities available among the 24 dogs that ACT Rescue and Foster has available for adoption, including several pupies: https://fosterdogs.org/adopt/available-dogs/.
➖ RSPCA's available pets are here: http://adoptapet.com.au/search
📚 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 📚
▪️Community corner drop-in session at Civic Library on Wednesday, 3 June and Belconnen Library on Thursday, 4 June from 10.15am
➖The Heritage Library is now operating out of 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 while the Fyshwick location gets a major upgrade.
🎫 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 🎫
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲: $ Raiders v Roosters from 8pm at GIO Stadium
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲: $ Canberra Brave v Melbourne Mustangs doubleheader weekend from 1.45pm at AIS Arena: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=BRAVE526
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟳 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲: $ Canberra Brave v Melbourne Mustangs from 1.45pm at AIS Arena: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=BRAVE626
😲 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟯 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲: National Wine Festival at EPIC: https://www.nationalwineshow.com.au/
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟯 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲: Handmade Market at EPIC, 10am to 4pm
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟬 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲: $ Canberra Brave v Perth Thunder from 4.45pm at AIS Arena: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=BRAVE726
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟭 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲: $ Canberra Brave v Perth Thunder from 1.45pm at AIS Arena: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=BRAVE826
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲: $ Canberra Brave v Adelaide Adrenaline from 6.45pm at AIS Arena: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=BRAVE926
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟳 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲: $ Canberra Brave v Adelaide Adrenaline from 4.45pm at AIS Arena: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=BRAVE1026
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟴 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲: $ Raiders v Dragons from 2pm at GIO Stadium
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆: $ Canberra Brave v Sydney Bears from 1.45pm at AIS Arena: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=BRAVE1126
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟮 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆: $ NRLW Raiders v Warriors from midday at GIO Stadium
🔭 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆: Geek Expo at EPIC from 9am to 4pm: https://www.facebook.com/events/2424478958008158
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟴 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆:
▪️$ NRLW Raiders v Rabbitohs from 12.45pm at GIO Stadium
▪️$ Raiders v Rabbitohs from 3pm at GIO Stadium
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆:
▪️$ NRLW Raiders v Sharks from 12.45pm at GIO Stadium
▪️$ Raiders v Tigers from 3pm at GIO Stadium
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁: $ Canberra Brave v Central Coast Rhinos from 1.45pm at AIS Arena: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=BRAVE1226
𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟲 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁: Canberra Careers Expo at EPIC from 9am to 2.30pm
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟴 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁:
▪️ $ Fashion Thrift Society at EPIC
▪️$ Canberra Brave v Melbourne Ice from 4.45pm at AIS Arena: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=BRAVE1326
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟵 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁:
▪️$ NRLW Raiders v Broncos from 11.35am at GIO Stadium
▪️$ Raiders v Knights from 2pm at GIO Stadium
▪️$ Canberra Brave v Melbourne Ice from 12.45pm at AIS Arena:https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=BRAVE1426
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟲 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁: Oz ComicCon at EPIC: 10am to 4pm: https://ozcomiccon.com/canberra/
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟲 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁: $ Canberra Brave v Brisbane Lightning from 1.45pm at AIS Arena: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=BRAVE1526
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟭 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁: $ Raiders v Broncos from 6pm at GIO Stadium
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟰 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: Canberra Art Fair at EPIC
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟰 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟳 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: Canberra Art Biennial, multiple locations
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: $ NRLW Raiders v Eels from 6.15pm at GIO Stadium
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟮 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟭 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿: Floriade at Commonwealth Park
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟮 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: $ Gunning Fireworks Festival from 3pm; tickets on sale soon: https://www.facebook.com/gunningfireworksfestival
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟯 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: 360 Fashion Market at Fitters Workshop from 10am
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟬 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: Handmade Market at EPIC
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: Canberra Disability Expo at EPIC from 9am to 3pm both days: https://canberradisabilityexpo.com.au/
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟯 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟱 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿: Canberra Caravan and Lifestyle Expo at EPIC: https://www.caravanexpo.com/canberra/
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟬 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟭 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿: Canberra Oktoberfest at Harmonie German Club
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟯𝟭 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟯𝟬 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: Canberra SpringOUT Festival, multiple locations
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: Stromlo Running Festival: https://stromlorunningfestival.com.au/
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟳 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: Handmade Canberra Christmas Market at EPIC

01/06/2026

31/05/2026

30/05/2026

This Monday 1 June at John Dunmore Lang Place will be a powerful day of reflection, culture and community.

This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme, “All In”, is a call to action for every Australian to play a role in building a more respectful, inclusive future.

The event features:
🎤 Casey Donovan live
🧵 Cultural workshops & hands-on activities
🎶 First Nations performances & storytelling
🌿 Guided experiences, food & family-friendly fun
🕙 10am–3pm | FREE
🚌 Free public transport (9am–4pm)

29/05/2026

The new Early Childhood to Year 6 school opening to students next year, will be named in honour of former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam.

It recognises Gough Whitlam’s enduring legacy of leadership, reform, and commitment to education and opportunity for all Australians. His vision continues to inspire future generations, making it a fitting foundation for a school dedicated to nurturing young minds.

Whitlam School will cater for up to 780 students from preschool to year 6 when fully complete.

The first stage of the new school will open for Term 1 in 2027.

29/05/2026

Lovely to visit Cockington Green Gardens today — such a special Canberra attraction! 🌿✨

If you haven’t been in a while (or ever), it’s well worth a visit. And with friends and family visiting, it’s the perfect place to take them for something uniquely .

Plan your visit: https://cockingtongreen.com.au/

29/05/2026

We’re building a new playground behind Griffith Shops! 🛝

Key features of the new playground include:
☑️ new swings
☑️ a new climbing and balancing play unit
☑️ a new nature play area
☑️ a shade sail and new seating to make it easier to stay for longer
☑️ a new bike rack so you can cycle to the playground.

This brand-new playground will replace the current Throsby Park playground, which will be decommissioned for a new stormwater basin. 🌧️

28/05/2026

🏀 Delivering more courts, more access, and more opportunity for Canberra’s basketball community

We’re delivering on our election commitment to expand the Belconnen Basketball Centre, a major upgrade that will significantly boost capacity for training and competition.

The redevelopment will increase indoor courts from 4 to 7, including a convertible show court with retractable seating for up to 1,800 spectators. This centrepiece will enable Canberra to host higher-level competitions and showcase local talent on a bigger stage.

Key features of the upgrade include:
✅ Additional change rooms and amenities for players, officials, and spectators
✅ Increased car parking
✅ Installation of solar panels and battery storage
✅ Modern, flexible spaces to support a growing basketball community

Basketball is one of Canberra’s fastest-growing sports, with more than 14,000 registered participants across the ACT. Demand has surged, making it harder for teams to secure court time, this investment directly addresses that challenge.

The right infrastructure helps develop the next generation of local talent, inspired by greats like Patty Mills and Lauren Jackson, while also creating more opportunities for Canberrans to stay active and connected.

Planning work will continue in the second half of this year, with construction timelines to be confirmed as the project progresses.