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Text messages from suspected impersonation scammers could soon come with a warning or be blocked entirely as the government moves ahead with its SMS identification register. Brittney Levinson reports on a plan to force telcos to do more to spare people from dreaded scam texts. Upgrades to Commonwealth Avenue bridge will be delayed until mid-2025 but will not push back the extension of light rail to Canberra's south. Miriam Webber reports officials from the National Capital Authority have updated Parliament on the proposal and estimated completion date.
The drama at the University of Canberra rolls on with interim vice-chancellor Professor Stephen Parker resigning suddenly having lost confidence in the governing council. Sarah Lansdown reports Professor Parker has left the job with just weeks remaining until Bill Shorten takes over running the uni.
In opinion, Crispin Hull writes about the rise of autocracy and what it means for democratic ideals. And the ACT government is launching Canberra-wide attacks to stop beetles destroying the capital's sportsgrounds. David Polkinghorne reports on the impact of huge numbers of Argentinian scarabs and African black beetles on ovals and what's being done about it. Today will be cloudy with a high chance of more showers, most likely in the morning and early afternoon, and a top temperature of 26 degrees.
John-Paul Moloney, managing editor | 