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October in Canberra brings two important environme

October in Canberra brings two important environmental events, breeding season for frogs, and the annual FrogWatch census.

Covering 220 sites, the citizen science project sees volunteers record frog calls all across the region, helping to build a database of the at-risk local frog populations.

“Frogs are excellent indicators of a healthy and diverse ecosystem,” says Anke Maria Hoefer, co-ordinator of ACT Frogwatch, part of the Ginninderra Catchment Group team.

But, she says frogs are in “dire straits” worldwide.

Read the full story on our website: citynews.com.au and let us know in the comments if you have ever participated in FrogWatch!

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“Recess Coffee deserves a big round of applause

“Recess Coffee deserves a big round of applause for good-old-fashioned table service (no QR codes on the tables!).” Dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON’s been to a new cafe in Griffith. 😁

The simple sandwich. Sometimes, you’re presented with massively thick slices of bread and skimpy filling. Sometimes, thin slices of bread and skimpy filling. And sometimes, filling that is just, well, tasteless. It can be a wee bit disappointing. 🤨

But Recess Coffee, a new café at Griffith shops, knows how to make a mean sandwich and they’re delish. 🥪

Read the full review on our website, citynews.com.au and let us know in the comments your favourite sandwich! 🍽️

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“With just weeks before the next election, it is

“With just weeks before the next election, it is now-or-never for so many candidates,” says political columnist ANDREW HUGHES, who this week looks at the parties’ all-important media strategies.

Pick up your copy of this week’s magazine from around Canberra, or visit citynews.com.au for more!

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Gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON sings the pra

Gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON sings the praises of a terrific little ground cover that also looks good in a hanging basket. 💐

Veronica Oxford Blue is a terrific little ground cover and its electric-blue flowers cover the ground at this time of the year. 🪻

It grows well in the shade or full sun where very little else will grow. It needs winter sunlight to get it to bloom and autumn leaves need to be removed to prevent it being smothered. 🌸

Read the full story on our website citynews.com.au and let us know in the comments what you think! 🌷

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“The food is the true star at Azima, backed by k

“The food is the true star at Azima, backed by knowledgeable and efficient service. We popped by for lunch and left excited, having worshipped every dish” writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON. 🍽️

Azima, a new Middle Eastern restaurant, has creative brains behind it. 🇱🇧

Long-time and passionate hospitality entrepreneur Adam Elchakak (Inka and Koto) has joined culinary forces with hospitality consultant George Khoury to shine the spotlight on authentic, vibrant Lebanese food. 🧂

Read Wendy’s full review on our website citynews.com.au and let us know in the comments if you have tried Azima yet. 😋

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