New idea explored to get tram progress moving

Slow-moving progress on Canberra's tram line might have an answer, as the Chief Minister looks to explore a new idea to get the development trucking along. Jasper Lindell reports Andrew Barr is considering opening the latest extension in sections. There are a few components which would need to fall into place, but Mr Barr says it is worth exploring.

Scammers are finding more success impersonating government agencies to pilfer sensitive details from unsuspecting victims in the capital. Services Australia general manager Hank Jongen said the organisation's systems have not been compromised and remained secure, but that wasn't stopping scammers from targeting users. Brittney Levinson shares the story of one quick-thinking Canberra victim who still managed to have her pension stolen.

LinkedIn, once a safe haven for glory-seeking public servants, has been the undoing of a 24-year-long public service career. Eleanor Campbell has the details about the former Australian Taxation Office employee who learnt a hard lesson about social media in this week's Public Eye column.

The Penrith Panthers claimed a rare piece of history on Sunday night, beating the Melbourne Storm 14-6 on Sunday night. Feats unseen for nearly 60 years, and once unthinkable in the salary-cap era are just all in a day's work for the formidable Penrith side. Check out the Canberra Times sports page for all the grand final action.

There's a mostly sunny day forecast for this public holiday Monday, with winds increasing in the middle of the day on the way to a top of 23 degrees. Have a great week.