Canberra Talk

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake has been felt by locals in Canberra in the ACT today. According to Geoscience Australia, the earthquake occurred at approximately 10.05am AEDT near the northern suburb of Forde. The Australian Government agency has said it has already received almost 200 reports from residents who felt it in the region. The earthquake had a depth of 10 kilometres. Residents have reported feeling a bang, shaking and a loud noise in some cases. https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/canberra-earthquake-stuns-locals/news-story/f54a6244b5c25696beac537bb71179a7

It's hot. Really hot. Steaming, stinking, swelteringly stupid hot. You're probably not sleeping properly. Neither are the kids. You're angry. I'm angry! We all need to chill out. Venturing outside of your air-conditioned home, office or workplace seems downright dumb. But it might well prove a smart decision. And a cool one, too.  Here are some tips to survive Canberra's summer heatwave. See a movie I'd pay $20 just to sit inside one of those comfy air-conditioned theatres, so whatever's shown on the big screen is a bonus. Among the new releases, the new DC blockbuster Aquaman and the remake of the 1970s Australian classic Stormboy are appropriate given the circumstances. As the sun sets and the weather cools (sort of), the outdoor cinema in front of the National Library of Australia will be screening Once upon a Deadpool (Tickets $20 at openaircinemas.com.au/canberra/faqs). Pack a rug and a cold beverage (no alcohol or glass). That's chil