Daniel Mathews was the victim of a road rage incident in Canberra. Photo: Jamila Toderas
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Daniel Mathews, of Fraser, was stopped at traffic lights at intersection of Kingsford Smith Drive and Southern Cross Drive in Belconnen on Friday when the aggressive driver approached his car.
In a fit of rage, the man began kicking and punching the 20-year-old's Toyota Camry, and hurling abuse at the young driver and his friend.
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Fashion and Fantasy: 21st century fashion dolls includes a display of collector Julie Manley's 500+ dolls dressed in historical fashion, ethnic clothing and couture, including costumes from film and television. It's at Canberra Museum and Gallery until November 22.
Bodywork: Australian Jewellery 1970-2012 brings the work of 42 Australian jewellers out of the National Gallery of Australia and into the city at Craft ACT until October 24. Free.
Join education staff from the Australian War Memorial as they share stories about some of the outdoor memorials and works of art in the Memorial's Sculpture Gardens during the Floriade festival period. September 21 until October 6.
The Distant Warriors: Ka Maumahara (We Will Remember) Let Us Not Be Forgotten is a special ANZAC Centenary exhibition inspired by the stories of Indigenous Australian and Maori soldiers who fought in the First World War. At the Canberra Glassworks until November 19.
Botanica showcases Bisonhome's recent ceramic and glass designs among a continuously evolving display of flowers and scents. September 19 to October 11.
Australia's biggest celebration of spring, Floriade, is on at Commonwealth Park until October 11. Open 9am to 5pm. Entry is free.
Why not tour Parliament House's hidden gardens as part of this year's Spring Glory Courtyard Tour? Until October 11. Bookings essential.
Canberra Botanical's 2015 artwork exhibition seeks to merge the disciplines of art and science, by exploring the structure of plants and their innate beauty. September 19 to 4 October 4.
If you can't get enough of bright flowers this spring check out the Tuliptop Gardens Festival at the Sutton plantation just of the Federal Highway. Until October 11.
School holidays activities:
- Check out the War Memorial's Hands on History: kids can try on uniforms, handle real items, and hear incredible stories of Australians in wartime. September 21 to October 8.
- Explore props and poses in portraits these school holidays through drawing and creative activity at the National Portrait Gallery. September 19 to October 11. Bookings essential.
- Keep active with one of the Australian Institute of Sport's holiday programs - they're focused on participation and fun. Cost: $60 daily. Until October 9.
- Learn about native and introduced species in Australia and how they have affected the environment at the National Museum of Australia with Discovery Space: Native or Feral - create a thylacine mask or make an introduced species. Until October 9. Cost: $3.
- The National Film and Sound Archive is celebrating Australian films starring beloved animals with Animal Crackers. Cost: $5. Until October 9.
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Today: Cloud clearing. Slight chance of drizzle early this morning before a sunny afternoon. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day, then becoming light in the late afternoon. Min 5, max 22.
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Saturday: Sunny. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day, then becoming light in the evening. Min 5, max 27.
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Monday: Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the day. Min 9, max 30.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the day. Min 10, max 30.