Canberra news on Friday, October 23, 2026

In Canberra on Friday, October 23, 2026: Sydney v Canberra WNBL tonight; new traffic cameras roll out. Also: Wallaroos rugby team faces Scotland in Canberra this weekend; New traffic cameras and parking system deployed across ACT. Weather: Mostly clear day with highs of 23°C, a little rain and winds up to 15 km/h.

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Sydney plays Canberra in WNBL basketball tonight; watch details available.WNBL Australia · Oct 23, 12:28 AM
Wallaroos rugby team faces Scotland in Canberra this weekend.RUGBY.com.au · Oct 22, 9:08 PM
New traffic cameras and parking system deployed across ACT.Canberra CityNews · Oct 22, 11:18 PM

News & local government

Water damage closes Civic library branch for several weeks.The Canberra Times · Oct 22, 8:27 PM
Australian Signals Directorate hit by critical software security flaw.Region Canberra · Oct 22, 10:24 PM
FlixBus to link Western Sydney Airport with Canberra.Airport Industry-News · Oct 22, 3:28 PM

Safety & emergencies

Student arrested after alleged stabbing at a Canberra high school.The Canberra Times · Oct 22, 10:19 PM

Events & going out

Youth Dance Festival explores life in the metaverse this week.Canberra CityNews · Oct 23, 12:30 AM

Food & drink

Piccolo by Amici, new coffee spot, now open in Canberra.HerCanberra · Oct 22, 7:48 PM

Business & new openings

Canberra Airport faces new competition from Western Sydney Airport.The Canberra Times · Oct 23, 12:33 AM

Housing & real estate

Canberra's window duties could add $50,000 to $1 million home builds.Business News Australia · Oct 22, 11:21 PM

Health & care

Canberra fertility clinic closing; patients seek IVF services elsewhere.The Canberra Times · Oct 22, 9:16 PM

Sports

Women's baseball has returned to Canberra.HerCanberra · Oct 22, 7:16 PM

Culture & arts

Capital Film Festival unveils 2026 program with screenings this week.FilmInk · Oct 22, 3:03 PM

Community & volunteering

Community opposes Woden Library redevelopment plans.Canberra CityNews · Oct 22, 10:23 PM

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