Ainslie to Everest 2026
Elevating mental health awareness and raising critical funds for Lifeline Canberra, the annual Ainslie to Everest event sees firefighters from ACT Fire & Rescue push themselves to the extreme both physically and mentally.
Teams take on the challenge of climbing the equivalent elevation of Mount Everest (8,848 meters) on the Mount Ainslie Trail in Canberra. Wearing full Breathing Apparatus gear weighing approximately 12kg, each team member will complete 32km, collectively conquering the height of the world’s highest peak.
Where: Mt Ainslie, Canberra
When: Saturday, 17 October 2026. The walk will be kicking off at 6am with a 2pm finish time.
Community activities will be taking place at the Mt Ainslie summit between 10am – 2pm. All members of the Canberra community are invited to attend.
Open Book
Open Book – Candid Conversations on AI and the media – what can you believe?
When: 5:30pm-8pm, Monday 9 November 2026
Where: ACC Centre, Charles Sturt University, 15 Blackall Street (corner of Kings Avenue). Lots of free parking on site.
A drink on arrival and grazing table are included in the ticket price. Drinks and grazing 5:30pm – 6:00pm. Discussion will start at 6:00pm.
Our panel will feature
- Karen Middleton, Author and Journalist, The Saturday Paper
- Catriona Jackson, Editor and Journalist, Pearls and Irritations
- Sora Park, Professor of Communication, Director, News and Media Research Centre, University of Canberra
The conversation will be managed by our excellent Open Book Moderator, Greg Turnbull.
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