Who did you write fan mail to when you were little? 💌 | | | | Our Breakfast and 7pm News presenter Dan Bourchier received a lovely letter from a local year four student who is busy campaigning to remove single use plastics in her school canteen, and developing a business plan to open a tie shop!
Read the letter in full on our Facebook page, and take a look back at Dan’s colourful collection of ties here. | | | | | | |
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Join Greg and Willow for Saturday Breakfast live from Floriade this weekend | | | | This weekend, we’re springing into Saturday Breakfast, broadcasting live amongst a million blooms at Floriade. We’ll take a spin on the ferris wheel, tour the 70 different varieties of tulips, plus there will be live music, gardening tips and giveaways for e-news subscribers. Tune in from 8.30am, and join us at Commonwealth Park when the gates open from 9.30am. | | | | | | |
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Dive into ABC’s The Pool this weekend | | | | What does your local pool mean to you? Whether it’s taking the kids for swimming lessons, clearing your head before work, or cooling down on hot summer days (they’ll be here before we know it), public pools play a crucial role in connecting communities.
This month, right across the ABC, we’re immersing ourselves and diving in to a two-part ABC documentary series looking at the Australian identity through the prism of The Pool. #abcthepool
Join Adrienne Francis on Sunday Brunch this weekend to hear from a septuagenarian swimmer who credits swimming with helping her overcome several serious physical limitations associated with polio. Adrienne will also speak to The Pool director, Sally Aitken. | | | | | | |
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Be bushfire ready | | | | Tuesday 1 October marks the official beginning of bushfire season in the ACT and ABC Canberra will bring you information and advice across all programs on the day to help you prepare for an emergency and reduce your risk this summer. Hear directly from ACT Emergency Services Agency about planning your Bushfire Survival Plan, and visit abc.net.au/emergency for tips on planning for an emergency. | | | | | | |
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Can you pick the Eurovision song on Drive? | | | | Pop icon Kate Miller-Heidke is coming to Canberra following her captivating Zero Gravity performance at this year’s Eurovision song contest. Drive’s Anna Vidot is giving you one last chance to win a double pass to see Kate in concert, be listening from 4pm today to find out how to play! | | | | | | |
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Easy fish tacos with quick cabbage slaw | | | | Gently spiced fish, crunchy cabbage slaw and a garlicky avocado sauce make up this tasty fish taco the perfect dinner. These are easy enough to whip up any night of the week, and the rainbow slaw can pass for unicorn food, should your kids need convincing. 🤤🌮🦄 | | | | | | |
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