Canberra's biggest private hospital is undergoing a massive redevelopment which will add two new operating theatres but reduce bed numbers. Lanie Tindale and Lucinda Garbutt-Young share a first look at the planned $500 million redevelopment.
It's the post-October surprise that's added nearly $350 million to the ACT budget deficit. Jasper Lindell writes that has made life rather difficult for Chris Steel , the new Treasurer, who repeatedly said at yesterday's announcement of a whopping budget deficit there would be "tough decisions" to come.
Peter Dutton's rare press conference took an awkward turn when he confused Goulburn for Queanbeyan. Dana Daniel reports on a bubble-bursting exchange with journalists over how willing the Opposition Leader is to face scrutiny.
Festivalgoers will be hoping the weather forecast is wrong. There's a medium chance of showers this afternoon and evening with a top temperature of 34. More rain is predicted on Saturday.
