Archive: Monday 3 August 2026
Today — Monday 3 August 2026
Morning. Frost on the car again — August's not done with us yet.
-2°C overnight, 11°C top. Clear and still, one of those crisp mornings worth the cold walk.
A community-heavy start to the week: a new op-shop run by the SES auxiliary, a fundraiser for the Belconnen youth shelter, and a look ahead to what Floriade's planning for its 40th.
Promoted
- Spring is coming: book your garden makeover before Floriade
A local landscaping crew is taking spring bookings now, with a free consultation and quote for any job started before September. Popular slots — especially anything near the Parliamentary Triangle — tend to book out fast once Floriade planning ramps up.
News & Tidbits
- Civic pool reopens after its winter maintenance shutdown
Two months of resurfacing work wrapped ahead of schedule. Lap lanes and the learn-to-swim program both resume this week.
Community & Groups
- The SES auxiliary's new op-shop, three months in
Run entirely by volunteers, profits go straight back into local emergency response gear. Open Thursdays and Saturdays in Fyshwick.
Going Out
- The Sunday night markets are back for the season
Food trucks, a small stage, and — new this year — a licensed bar area. Runs every Sunday evening through summer.
Cause
- Cause: keeping Belconnen's youth shelter open past September
The shelter's current funding round runs out in September. A trivia night fundraiser this Saturday aims to bridge the gap.
Looking Ahead
- Looking ahead: Floriade's 40th anniversary program
Early details on next month's anniversary program — a bigger night program and an expanded volunteer intake are both confirmed.