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Latest news: Long weekend

What’s on this Canberra Day long weekend 11-14 March

To celebrate the national capital’s 109th birthday, there’s plenty on across what is set to be a spectacular long weekend – much of it free and in the great outdoors.

Double demerits in place over June long weekend

ACT Policing is urging motorists to drive safely this June long weekend with double demerits in place in the ACT and NSW over the next four days, starting midnight tonight.

What’s on in Canberra this long weekend, 28-31 May

Scratching your head wondering what to do this weekend? Look no further, here’s your guide to what’s on in Canberra this Reconciliation Day long weekend, 28-31 May.

50 simple pleasures that spark joy for Aussies

New data has revealed Australians’ top 50 pleasures in life, with sleeping in a freshly made bed, a nice dinner and payday in the top 10.

What’s on in Canberra over the Anzac Day 2021 long weekend

With the Anzac Day long weekend nearly upon us, there are a host of things on across the Canberra region to commemorate the occasion.

Things to do in Canberra over the Easter long weekend

On the (Easter egg) hunt for things to do? View our list of events and activities in Canberra over the Easter long weekend on 2-5 April.

What’s on in Canberra this long weekend, 6-8 March

With Canberra turning a ripe 108 on Monday and locals taking the day off to celebrate, there’s plenty on this long weekend from 6 to 8 March.

Four drivers caught for high range speeding over long weekend

ACT Road Policing issued 183 Traffic Infringement Notices over the October long weekend, including 106 motorists detected for speeding.

ACT fuel prices set to remain stable this long weekend

While national fuel prices look to be on the rise ahead of the Labour Day long weekend, Canberra motorists are being advised “to top up their tanks as needed and take their time filling up” as prices remain relatively stable in the ACT.

Victoria sponge

Celebrate the long weekend with a Victoria sponge that’s fit for a queen. Recipe and image courtesy of Queensland Strawberries. Cake 250g all-purpose flour2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt50g full-fat sour cream2 tsp vanilla...

Recipes fit for a queen: scones and sandwiches

What better way to celebrate the Queen’s Birthday long weekend than with a high tea? Gather your friends and try out these recipes for some scones and sandwiches our food writer Libby...

Lemon slice and a cup of chamomile

With the Queen's Birthday long weekend upon us it's a good time for high tea. So enjoy a lemon slice and a warm cuppa with recipes brought to you by our food...

Long weekend cooking: comfort food

Spend some time in the kitchen this long weekend, and try your hand at mastering one of our top three comfort food recipes. Recipes extracted fromThe Shared Table by Clare Scrine, published by...

Canberra Easter crowds elicit stern warning

While Canberrans have done a lot toward curbing COVID-19, many crowds inadvertently flouted public gathering restrictions over the Easter long weekend.

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