Good morning, Canberra. We're heading to 29 degrees and a partly cloudy day, after some possible early morning fog. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.
Molonglo: A sixth town centre for Canberra appears increasingly likely as a population boom is forecast for the Molonglo region. Thousands of homes, shopping centres, hotels and a light rail stop could factor into plans for the district.
Federal politics: The federal government is seeking to employ a highly skilled PR team to manage likely outrage over possible sites for a nuclear waste dump.
Court:"Young ladies started screaming at me because I was racist when I said stop dividing us by our mutual characteristics," she said. "They've been brainwashed in this system."
Coward punches: Pat Cronin went out for some beers with mates on April 16, 2016 but never came home. Here's what Canberra students can learn from Pat's tragic story.
Public Sector Informant: It turns out a few politicians were generously gifted seats to the biggest concert of the year, new documents reveal, write Miriam Webber and Justine Landis-Hanley.
Opinion: Businesses are also becoming increasingly worried about other business they do business with - who might owe them money or worse be on the verge of insolvency, writes Bruce Billson.
Transport: As Australian drivers tackle Easter roads, Labor is pointing to a 90 per cent increase in public electric vehicle fast charging sites since Christmas 2022.
Opinion: For an alarming proportion of Canberrans, securing and keeping appropriate housing is a struggle that is too often unsuccessful, write Devin Bowles and Travis Gilbert.
Rugby league: Coach Ricky Stuart didn't mince words when expressing his opinion on whether any of his players deserved praise after Sunday's performance.
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