Get your Canberra lockdown t-shirt and help feed the hungry |
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Lish Fejer, host of ABC Canberra Breakfast, recently crowdsourced designs for the perfect t-shirt to sum up the Canberra lockdown. We’ve whittled the numerous ideas down to one awesome design which has been re-created on a range of products such as shirts, bags and masks. Now's your chance to get your hands on one and help feed the hungry at the same time. All profits go to our friends at HelpingACT who are providing essential food relief services in Canberra. With over 100 products already sold, that means $2,000 towards helping important food relief activities in Canberra. If you’re looking for an early Christmas present or keen to snap up this Spring’s must-have fashion item, go no further! |
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COVID Cluster grows at Centenary Hospital Nursery |
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The ACT has recorded 41 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19. At least five of the new cases were infectious in the community and 24 are yet to be linked to a known source. More cases have been linked to a growing cluster at the special care nursery at the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children. |
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Five key takeaways from the ACT Budget |
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The reality of Delta's spread through the territory has forced ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr to abandon last year's budget projections, announcing instead a $951.5 million deficit. While it's difficult to know what the next 12 months will look like, here's what was clear in the ACT Budget and what this means for you. |
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Parody Party takes on Madonna |
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This week the Breakfast Parody Party writers took on the challenge of giving Madonna's Borderline a Canberra lockdown spin. Local musician and producer Sophie Edwards gave her rendition of the 80s classic. | LISTEN NOW |
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Do we need a Federal Integrity Commission? |
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The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has certainly had its fair share of airtime lately. While Dominic Perrottet has now assumed the role of the Premier of NSW in the wake of Gladys Berejiklian's resignation, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said that he does not want to see a NSW-style ICAC established to oversee federal politicians. ABC Canberra Mornings host Adam Shirley chats with Helen Haines, Independent Member for Indi regional Victoria, on the need for a Federal Integrity Commission. |
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How to help your home grown veggies thrive |
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Edible plants need sunlight to grow, the more of it, the better, yet the sun changes position across the seasons, dropping lower in winter and throwing longer shadows across the earth. To ensure your veggie patch thrives all year round use sun mapping, here's how to do it. | SHOW ME HOW |
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Need some picnic food ideas? Here are 14 simple recipes |
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Have you ever been so excited for a picnic? The sun is coming out, vaccination numbers are rising, and more and more people are able to catch up with friends and family outside. The only question is, what are you going to eat? Here's the very best picnic recipes so you can celebrate in style. |
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