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Canberra News Today — May 18, 2026
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- May 17, 2026
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- 102
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Summary
Canberra residents should stay alert as a severe thunderstorm hits south Canberra, with lightning strikes and heavy rain expected, following a similar storm earlier in the week. The city also sees a new government initiative helping small businesses with tax deferrals and grants, while concerns grow over the "bone-smashing" and "mewing" online trend affecting children.