Canberra Daily

10/09/2026

Goulburn may boast the Big Merino, but Canberra now has the big crab.

A 10m x 3m inflatable red crab has taken up residence atop Canberra House in Civic as part of the Canberra Art Biennial.

Created by artist Harrison Witsey, The Crab is one of more than 20 public spaces across Canberra being transformed by art for this year’s event.

The Canberra Art Biennial runs from 11 September to 31 October.

Read more: https://canberradaily.com.au/canberras-big-crab/

09/09/2026

On the cover this week, Canberra’s Classic Cruise is getting ready to hit the road for Camp Quality.

Returning for its 11th year, the much-loved fundraiser will bring together more than 400 classic cars, exotic vehicles, motorcycles and a few familiar superheroes, all helping raise funds and put smiles on the faces of children and families impacted by cancer.

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09/09/2026

Leonie Keogh hopes to raise $2,000 for Huntington’s disease, a rare and as yet incurable neurological condition that affects five members and three generations of her family.

On Sunday 20 September, she and a team of friends and relations will take part in the Walk 4 Hope – a four-kilometre event in Lennox Gardens to show people affected by the disease that they are not alone.

“People don’t really understand the depth of the disease and what it means for the family and carers,” Ms Keogh said. “Partners become carers; children and siblings are affected; and entire families live with the uncertainty and emotional toll of the disease.”

Read more: https://canberradaily.com.au/walk-4-hope-canberra-fundraiser-for-huntingtons-disease/

09/09/2026

A 44-year-old man allegedly tested positive for co***ne after being stopped near Yass, where police seized 79kg of cannabis worth an estimated $840,000.

Highway Patrol officers have charged a man after allegedly seizing approximately $840,000 worth of cannabis during a vehicle stop near Yass.

09/09/2026

Canberra’s live music scene has faced its share of challenges, but Smith’s Alternative co-owner Nigel McRae believes there’s a way forward.

After more than a decade running the Civic venue with partner Beth Tully, Nigel wants to share what they’ve learned about keeping live music alive, from making better use of venue space and attracting diverse audiences to building genuine community goodwill.

His ambition goes beyond Smith’s.

“I’ve got one venue, but I can’t do it on my own,” he says.

“We need more venues … Civic needs to become a place where people want to go.”

So, could Canberra take a few lessons from one of the world’s great live music cities and build a thriving scene of its own?

Read more: https://canberradaily.com.au/smiths-alternative-has-a-plan-to-save-live-music-here-it-is/

08/09/2026

Independent MLA Thomas Emerson says a survey of more than 500 people shows strong support for banning political donations from the gambling industry.

ACT Labor and the Canberra Liberals, Mr Emerson states, received nearly $276,500 worth of cash and in-kind gifts from gambling industry entities between 2015/16 and 2025/26, a significant portion in the form of free facilities use.

But both major parties reject suggestions that industry support has influenced their gambling policies.

Read more: https://canberradaily.com.au/emerson-survey-backs-push-to-ban-gambling-industry-donations/

08/09/2026

Giving people the option to get rid of algorithmic social media feeds is not an attempt at political censorship, the prime minister says as he defends his latest round of reforms.

Labor has unveiled its digital duty of care reforms to enforce minimum standards on social media platforms and give users the ability to choose what they see on their online feeds.

The government has avoided calling the algorithm measures either an opt-in or opt-out, instead landing on a “neutral choice” down the middle.

Members of the opposition and One Nation have labelled the proposal as overreach, criticising parts of the draft laws that would give the communications minister power to determine what is classified as harmful content online.

Social media users will be able to decide whether they have an algorithm controlling their feed, but critics say it amounts to government overreach.

08/09/2026

A 27-year-old man has been charged with murder and arson following the death of 46-year-old Kylee McHugh in Belconnen earlier this year.

Ms McHugh was found inside a residence on Osborne Place after emergency services were called to a house fire on 18 May.

Following an extensive investigation, police arrested the man on Monday and allege he murdered Ms McHugh before setting the residence on fire.

Police are continuing to appeal for anyone with information about Ms McHugh’s death to come forward.

Read more: https://canberradaily.com.au/man-charged-with-murder-after-belconnen-arson-incident/

07/09/2026

Looking after your skin goes beyond what you can see in the mirror.

At SkinMedics on Cohen Street, dermoscopy allows clinicians to look beneath the skin’s surface and assess features that may not be visible to the naked eye.

From full-body skin checks and spot checks to mole mapping and on-site procedures, Dr Puneet Goyal, Dr Damien Bezzina and the SkinMedics team offer a range of services focused on proactive skin health and early detection.

It is easy to assume everything is fine if nothing hurts or looks obviously out of place, but what we see on the surface of our skin is really just the beginning of the story.

07/09/2026

For more than a century, HX Expeditions has been taking curious travellers to some of the world’s most remote places, with Antarctica at the heart of its expedition experience.

Travellers can explore by Zodiac, kayak among icebergs, encounter wildlife, take part in scientific research and even camp overnight on the Antarctic ice, with purpose-built ships providing a comfortable base between adventures.

Meet the HX Expeditions team and learn more about exploring Antarctica at the EPIC Travel Expo on Saturday 12 September, from 10am to 3pm at the Coorong Pavilion, EPIC.

HX has been expedition cruising since 1896 and today leads more polar expeditions than anyone else*.