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The CBR night crew is well-known and appreciated among Canberrans who love their nightlife. Reporter Bageshri Savyasachi spent a night with the volunteers to see the work they do for the community firsthand, even bumping into Nick Kyrgios along the way.
Despite warnings on an uneven footpath at the Charnwood Shops in Belconnen, shop owners say pedestrians have been repeatedly tripping and falling, and some have even been badly injured, Petlee Peter reports. The ACT government is facing mounting opposition to its decision to introduce an $11 fee for volunteers to register for a five-year working with vulnerable people card, Jasper Lindell reports. In some Canberra suburbs, older residents are finding it difficult to downsize. Tom Anderson of Chapman says he and his wife Margaret would move somewhere smaller if it were possible, but a years-long search for a one-level home in their area has yielded no results, Lucy Arundell reports.
And in sport, the Raiders continued their impressive run towards the NRL finals with their seventh-straight win on Saturday night, this time defeating the St George Illawarra Dragons. They've held onto their spot at the top of the NRL ladder, now a win clear in front, Melanie Dinjaski reports. There is a very high chance of showers forecast for the capital today. After an overnight low of 4 degrees, a top of 16 is expected. Betina Hughes, senior producer |