Coming Events Calendar

Community Meeting about the Future of Hall Cemetery

Canberra Memorial Parks is a Statutory Authority responsible for the management of the three cemeteries in the ACT. These are located in Gungahlin, Woden and Hall. The Board of the Authority has started discussions about the future of Hall cemetery. The Hall cemetery is of critical importance to the Hall and District community.

Hall cemetery, which recorded its first burial in 1907, has reached capacity for burials. There are no burial plots available, and 32 ash interment plots available. The Authority is considering two options for Hall cemetery:

Firstly, an application can be lodged for the closure of Hall cemetery. This means that Hall cemetery has reached its interment capacity. The closure of Hall cemetery would have no impact on its maintenance or conducting interments for those who have pre-purchased plots;
The second option is to look at options to expand Hall cemetery onto adjoining land, which is appropriately zoned. This option would provide interment options for the Hall and adjoining communities into the future.

Any proposal to expand Hall cemetery would need extensive community input. Representatives of the Authority met with the Hall Progress Association Committee on Wednesday 19 March 2025 to start this engagement. This was an opportunity to discuss the best way to engage with the community on this important issue.

A community meeting to discuss the future of the Hall Cemetery will be held on Wednesday 25 June 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Hall Pavilion, Gladstone Street, Hall.

Hall Markets

The Hall Markets are one of Australia's largest home-made and home grown goods markets.
The markets have a rural theme and are held at the picturesque Hall Village Showground, just ten kilometres north of Canberra.

Barbecues, canteens, live music and other entertainment makes each visit a fun, family day out.
Entry is by a gold coin donation with all proceeds supporting Hartley Lifecare's disability programs and services.

Sri Chinmoy Canberra Trail Running Series - Gungahlin Gallop

Canberra's north side hosts the Series finale. The track from Hall through to Oak Hill along Gungahlin's northern fringing ridge is the Rolls Royce of Canberra Trails. Especially commissioned for the Centenary Trail project, this beautifully sculptured track is a work of art, a trail to fall in love with... To fully appreciate the varying vistas in each direction, you really need to run this wonderful track both ways. That's why we've designed this course as an out-and-back.

Starting and finishing at Hall's historic Showground, both courses ascend to the summit of One Tree Hill, from where the 31km continues following the ACT/NSW border. Enjoy one of Canberra's deluxe running experiences.

Sorry, no dogs – because parts of these trails pass through areas where dogs are not permitted, runners are not allowed to be accompanied by dogs in this event.

Park at the Hall Showground, at the end of Gladstone St, Hall. The 31km race starts at 9 a.m.; the 10km & 2km races start at 10 a.m.

Enter on-line my.raceresult.com/321171/registration

Hall Markets

The Hall Markets are one of Australia's largest home-made and home grown goods markets.
The markets have a rural theme and are held at the picturesque Hall Village Showground, just ten kilometres north of Canberra.

Barbecues, canteens, live music and other entertainment makes each visit a fun, family day out.
Entry is by a gold coin donation with all proceeds supporting Hartley Lifecare's disability programs and services.

Community consultation Hall stormwater drainage infrastructure

Since January 2022, the Progress Association has been seeking urgent attention by the ACT government to establish storm water infrastructure in Hall Village. During FY 2023, a consultant was contracted to identify flooding hotspots for the entire Village, and to develop flood mitigation options to alleviate the identified flooding.

The Hall community were very pleased to learn in July 2023 that the ACT Government had provisioned funding for the detailed design for stormwater improvements in Hall Village with matching contribution from the Commonwealth Government through its Disaster Ready Fund. The contracted consultant is currently completing the detailed design for stormwater improvements in Hall Village.

A Community Consultation session will be held from 4:00 - 6:00pm on wednesday 13 August in the Hall Pavilion with staff of Infrastructure Canberra sharing the proposed design for stormwater improvements in Hall Village.

In order that the storm water drainage infrastructure not be delayed, the Village of Hall and District Progress Association has requested that the funding required for construction of comprehensive storm water drainage infrastructure be included in the FY 2026 ACT budget, as per the agreed detailed design.

Hall Markets

The Hall Markets are one of Australia's largest home-made and home grown goods markets.
The markets have a rural theme and are held at the picturesque Hall Village Showground, just ten kilometres north of Canberra.

Barbecues, canteens, live music and other entertainment makes each visit a fun, family day out.
Entry is by a gold coin donation with all proceeds supporting Hartley Lifecare's disability programs and services.

Hall Markets

The Hall Markets are one of Australia's largest home-made and home grown goods markets.
The markets have a rural theme and are held at the picturesque Hall Village Showground, just ten kilometres north of Canberra.

Barbecues, canteens, live music and other entertainment makes each visit a fun, family day out.
Entry is by a gold coin donation with all proceeds supporting Hartley Lifecare's disability programs and services.

Heritage Walking Tour of Hall Village

The National Trust of Australia in cooperation with the Hall Heritage Centre of the Village of Hall and District Progress Association has produced a self-guided Heritage Tour brochure of Hall Village.

On Sunday 12 October, the National Trust in cooperation with the Hall Heritage Centre will conduct a walking tour of the heritage sites specified in the Heritage Tour brochure.

The brochure is available at www.hall.act.au/file-preview.html?dboid=8371

NATIONAL TRUST (ACT) HERITAGE WALKS

Heritage Walks are open to anyone and are a fabulous way to explore important aspects of Canberra's heritage with expert guides.

The Trust uses an audio tour guide system. This was supported with funding made available under the ACT Heritage Grants Program to the National Trust.

Heritage Walks are open to all so please let people know about walks that may be of interest to them. Walks are usually held on the fourth Sunday of the month. Walks will commence at 9.30 am from the meeting point set out under each walk and will last between 1 ½ to 2 hours (unless advised otherwise). Numbers are limited and bookings are essential. Please read the Guidelines for Walkers before booking.

Walks are generally between 2 and 4 kilometres and have reasonably frequent stops but walkers should be able to keep up with the group so as not to inconvenience others. Walks are not generally suitable for prams, small children, wheelchairs or mobility scooters.

Bookings with the National Trust open 1 month before the Walk. If a Walk is full, please add your name(s) to the waiting list as there are often cancellations or we may repeat walks if there is strong demand.

National Trust Price: $15 (unless otherwise notified)

Note: For the comfort and safety of other walkers, the National Trust do not allow dogs on walks.

Inquiries about Heritage Walks or to receive the monthly Heritage Walks update write to

Guidelines for Walkers

Before booking for a Heritage Walk you should read the walk description and consider whether the walk is within your capabilities. In making this assessment you should make enquiries via if you require further information. You must register through the walk booking website for each walk you wish to attend and pay the appropriate fee. By registering you confirm that you have read the disclaimer below and understand your personal responsibilities when joining a National Trust (ACT) Heritage Walk. Walks will commence promptly at the advertised time, and as a courtesy to other walkers and the walk leader, you should plan to arrive and park 10 minutes earlier.

Cancellations
• If cancelled more than 7 days prior to the date, a full* refund will be given.
• If cancelled within 7 days of the event and the place can be filled or if there are exceptional circumstances, a full* refund will be given.
• For events booked through Trybooking, requests for refunds should be made via the Contact Event Organiser button on Trybooking or to or
*If booked online the service providers may withhold their fees.

Disclaimer
While National Trust (ACT) events are covered by Public Liability Insurance, all persons participating in such an event do so as volunteers in all respects and as such accept responsibility for any injury howsoever incurred and the National Trust (ACT), its office bearers and appointed leaders, are absolved from any liability in respect of injury or damage suffered whilst engaged in any such event.

To minimise these risks participants must inform themselves about the nature of the activity and ensure that this activity is within their capabilities. They should carry: food, water, medication, clothing including footwear and equipment appropriate for the activity and the expected weather. They must advise the leader of any physical or other limitation, or any dependence on medication, that could require urgent attention during the activity, while confirming that any medication or limitation will not prevent them from completing the activity. Participants must remain with the rest of the party during the activity unless they advise the leader otherwise, keep the leader informed of any concerns, and comply with all reasonable instructions of the leader.

Hall Markets

The Hall Markets are one of Australia's largest home-made and home grown goods markets.
The markets have a rural theme and are held at the picturesque Hall Village Showground, just ten kilometres north of Canberra.

Barbecues, canteens, live music and other entertainment makes each visit a fun, family day out.
Entry is by a gold coin donation with all proceeds supporting Hartley Lifecare's disability programs and services.

Brass on the Grass - Save the Date

Save the Date for Brass on the Grass. Further information on time and arrangements to come.

The Hall Heritage Centre is delighted to again be hosting the annual Brass Band Concert with the Canberra Brass - once know as the Hall Village Brass Band.

In 1984 four musicians got together at the Hall Village primary school to play some brass music. From those humble beginnings came the Hall Village Brass Band. Over the years the band grew both in numbers and stature within the national brass band community, winning the National Band Championships B Grade Brass category in 2002. The band and its successors have become an important part of the cultural community of the ACT and regularly provide music support for a wide variety of functions and occasions. In 2012 the organisation changed its name to Canberra Brass Inc., which now comprises three brass bands, Canberra Brass, which is highly competitive at the national B grade level; Victoria Street Brass, which provides playing opportunities for musicians with a wide range of skills and experience; and the newly formed and very dynamic Canberra Youth Brass.

Hall Markets

The Hall Markets are one of Australia's largest home-made and home grown goods markets.
The markets have a rural theme and are held at the picturesque Hall Village Showground, just ten kilometres north of Canberra.

Barbecues, canteens, live music and other entertainment makes each visit a fun, family day out.
Entry is by a gold coin donation with all proceeds supporting Hartley Lifecare's disability programs and services.

National Sheep Dog Trials Championships

Sheep Dog Trials are a highly-competitive and challenging sport. Sheep Dog Trials represent a fascinating insight into Australia's rural life with a compelling spectator experience. Sheep Dog Trials are an example of extraordinary team work between dog and handler.

The objectives of the National Sheep Dog Trials are to:
- Promote the welfare of sheep, dogs and humans (and in that order)
- Promote wide human interest in all classes of sheep dogs and to secure proper appreciation and recognition of their place and use in human society and industry; and
- Promote, in every way, the general improvement of the standard, breeding, working and exhibition of sheep dogs.

The Duke of Gloucester Sash was presented to the National Sheep Dog Trial Association in 1945 by His Royal Highness, Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester during his tenure as Governor General of Australia from 1944 to 1947. The Duke was the younger brother of King George 6th and Uncle of Queen Elizabeth 2nd.

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh attended the National Sheep Dog Trial Championships on Finals day, Saturday 26 April 1970 and witnessed the Finals competition. The Queen then presented the Sash to the winner of the National Open Trial, Mr. Bob Ross and his dog Yulong Russ.

Every day of the National Sheep Dog Trials is open to spectators.

Further information is available at www.nationalsheepdogtrials.org/