# Canberra News Today — May 18, 2026

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Podcast: [Canberra News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire](https://stenobird.com/podcast/canberra-news-today-2-min-the-local-wire-7764371)
Published: 2026-05-17T20:05:36+00:00
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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.

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