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The ACT's recent record of expensive botching of IT systems has continued, with news $1.46 million was spent on a failed computer system for the ACT Public Trustee and Guardian. Jasper Lindell writes the Auditor-General criticised the waste, which follows a $78 million waste on an HR system. Bridget Clarke tells the story of 104-year-old Merle Hare who is still living independently at home, and Brittney Levinson has the lowdown on where Canberra's wealthiest residents live. While there's much more to Australia's relationship with the US than presidents and prime ministers, columnist Jack Waterford looks at Trumpian tactics already making their presence felt in the Australian political landscape. Over in Paris, the Aussies have won three golds overnight. Kaylee McKeown and Cam McEvoy have claimed gold in the pool in the 200m backstroke and 50m freestyle, respectively, while Saya Sakakibara took top spot in the women's BMX racing. It's another cold one as temperatures were projected to get as low as minus 5 degrees overnight, though it will get a bit better as we reach a top of 14. John-Paul Moloney, managing editor | 