The price of water at Canberra Stadium has sparked debate among fans after the end of the ACT government's $5 footy favourites caught Brumbies fans off guard on Saturday night.

Canberra is using the same amount of water as the 1970s, despite the city's population doubling in the past 40 years.

After several attempts to get a local event up, the embattled Water Lantern Festival has confirmed it won't be ...