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Are you looking for a mountain biking adventure close to the inner city? Explore Bruce Ridge Nature Reserve. 🌿🚵Tucked in...
17/10/2026

Are you looking for a mountain biking adventure close to the inner city?

Explore Bruce Ridge Nature Reserve. 🌿🚵

Tucked in between O’Connor and Bruce, you will find 14 km of mountain bike tracks waiting to be explored.

The purpose-built trail network is perfect for beginner and intermediate riders, or anyone looking to soak in this beautiful box-gum woodland.

Whether you're chasing a quick after-work ride or a weekend-on-wheels, Bruce Ridge is for you.

➡️ Learn more about mountain biking in the ACT, including trail safety and etiquette: https://www.parks.act.gov.au/things-to-do/cycling-and-mountain-bike-riding

Planning your next camping getaway? 🏕️Canberra is home to some incredible camping spots, whether you're looking for a fa...
15/10/2026

Planning your next camping getaway? 🏕️

Canberra is home to some incredible camping spots, whether you're looking for a family-friendly weekend away, riverside camping, scenic walks or a more remote wilderness experience.

Some local favourites include:
• Honeysuckle Campground (Namadgi National Park)
• Orroral Campground (Namadgi National Park)
• Mt Clear Campground (Namadgi National Park)
• Blue Range Campground (Blue Range Recreation Area)
• Cotter Campground (Cotter Recreation Area).

Before you head off, remember to:
✔️ Book your campsite online in advance
✔️ Check weather, road conditions and park alerts
✔️ Pack plenty of food and water
✔️ Check water quality before swimming
✔️ Be prepared for limited mobile reception in some areas.

⚠️ Campground access may be affected by Total Fire Ban days, maintenance works, upgrades or other operational requirements. Check alerts before you travel: https://bit.ly/3xARcb3

🏕️ Book your campsite: https://bit.ly/4gm9p07

✨ Discover more: https://bit.ly/47n6vVJ

Canberra’s spring fete season is back! 🌸 Are you looking for a family-friendly day out? Check out these upcoming school...
15/10/2026

Canberra’s spring fete season is back! 🌸

Are you looking for a family-friendly day out? Check out these upcoming school fetes and fairs across Canberra:

🏫 Duffy Primary School - Spring Fair (17 Oct)
🏫 Campbell High School - Twilight Fete (23 Oct)
🏫 Hawker Primary School - 50th Birthday Celebration (30 Oct)
🏫 Telopea Park School - La Grande Fête (31 Oct)
🏫 Macgregor Primary School - Twilight Fete (6 Nov)
🏫 Bonython Primary School - Kids' Market (7 Nov)
🏫 Chapman Primary School - Fete (8 Nov)
🏫 Weetangera Primary School - Fete (15 Nov)

From rides and market stalls to food trucks, baked goods, live entertainment and community fun, there's something for everyone.

đź“Ť Find event details: https://bit.ly/4s8cDL8

The ACT Government offers a variety of grants to support the work of groups and organisations that benefit the Canberra ...
15/10/2026

The ACT Government offers a variety of grants to support the work of groups and organisations that benefit the Canberra community.

Some grants currently on offer include:

🎾2027 Club Enhancement Program: This program provides assistance to ACT sport and active recreation clubs, district associations and State Sporting Organisations to further develop services and programs they provide within the Canberra community.

Find out more or apply: https://www.sport.act.gov.au/grants/club-enhancement-program

🎤 2027 ACT Youth Week Grants: Grants of up to $2,500 are available for eligible community organisations, schools and youth groups to support young people aged 12–25 to plan, organise and deliver events and activities for other young people. These activities celebrate ACT Youth Week, encourage youth participation and create opportunities for young Canberrans to connect, have fun and get involved in their community.

Find out more or apply: https://www.act.gov.au/money-and-tax/grants-funding-and-incentives/funding-for-youth-led-events

See the full list of ACT Government grants current open for submissions: https://bit.ly/48TeawT

14/10/2026

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Take a trip through Canberra’s history with Archives ACT’s Find of the Month series! 📖✨Each month, Archives ACT uncovers...
14/10/2026

Take a trip through Canberra’s history with Archives ACT’s Find of the Month series! 📖✨

Each month, Archives ACT uncovers a fascinating piece of the ACT’s past, shining a spotlight on stories, records and moments that helped shape our city.

October’s Find of the Month explores the many community flag design competitions held from the 1980s onwards, revealing a collection of creative and thoughtful submissions from Canberrans of all ages.

It’s a fascinating look at Canberra’s history, creativity and community spirit, and a reminder of the many ways residents have contributed to the identity of our city over the years.

✉️ Discover this month’s Find of the Month and subscribe to the mailing list to receive future finds straight to your inbox: https://www.archives.act.gov.au/find_of_the_month

Construction to extend Canberra’s light rail network from the city to Commonwealth Park is continuing with sections of N...
14/10/2026

Construction to extend Canberra’s light rail network from the city to Commonwealth Park is continuing with sections of Northbourne Avenue temporarily closed in October.

These closures will allow for essential work on Light Rail Stage 2A, including the partial reopening of London Circuit East in coming weeks.

Main construction works are expected to be completed in early 2027 followed by testing and commissioning ahead of the first services to the new city stops starting in early 2028.

⚠️ Northbourne Avenue traffic changes ⚠️

Northbourne Avenue will be closed in both directions between Vernon Circle and Cooyong Street/Barry Drive from:
- 8pm Friday 16 October to 6am Monday 19 October
- 8pm Friday 23 October to 6am Monday 26 October.

These closures are essential to allow for asphalting, traffic barrier setup and removal, and the clean-up and reinstatement of the site.

ℹ️ Get all the details: www.act.gov.au/builtforcbr/travel-impacts

The ACT has welcomed two new heavy tanker fire trucks. đźš’The vehicles are the first of their kind to enter service in Aus...
13/10/2026

The ACT has welcomed two new heavy tanker fire trucks. đźš’

The vehicles are the first of their kind to enter service in Australia. They have been designed with firefighter safety, comfort and efficiency as priorities.

The arrival of the new fire trucks will help the ACT’s emergency response in the 2026–27 bushfire season.

All Canberrans should be prepared for an emergency, including bushfires. Being emergency ready can be as straightforward as:
âś…having a conversation
âś…making a plan
âś…taking practical actions to be ready.

Find out more about how you can prepare: https://vist.ly/5n9pr

Thousands of Canberra families have received support with the cost of schooling through the ACT Government’s Future of E...
13/10/2026

Thousands of Canberra families have received support with the cost of schooling through the ACT Government’s Future of Education Equity Fund. 📚

Since 2022, over $15 million has helped support eligible students from preschool to year 12 across all ACT schools.

The 2026 Equity Fund round has so far this year helped more than 6,300 students from more than 3,100 families of low-income access essentials like uniforms, excursions, book packs, sporting and music activities.

Applications for 2026 remain open until the end of November.

Learn more and apply: https://www.act.gov.au/our-canberra/latest-news/2026/october/more-than-$15m-of-support-delivered-through-education-equity-fund

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