Welcome to the working week, Canberra. There's a high chance of showers this morning on the way to a top of 23 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.
Public service: A construction giant has been appointed to build a $1 billion-plus national security precinct expected to house up to 5000 intelligence agency staff in Barton.
Public service: Politicians and human rights experts say the prosecution of tax office whistleblower Richard Boyle serves as a timely reminder of the need for a whistleblower protection body.
Development: The new school will have the Mitchell tip as its nearest neighbour, with the ACT government going to tender on a model which will keep the existing resource management site operating for more than a decade.
Public eye: Barnaby Joyce was concerned Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher's changes would undermine national days, such as Anzac Day. We think the figures might allay those worries.
Public Sector Informant | Opinion: Where there is no nexus, controlling an employee's activities in their private life raises real concerns, write John Wilson and Kieran Pender.
Rugby league: The Raiders face a nervous wait until the match review committee puts out its charges, with five-eighth Jack Wighton placed on report twice.
