A Canberra woman has shared her story of experiencing intense pain and being diagnosed with endometriosis but being unable to find a specialist willing to treat her. Lauren Richardson writes that despite a funding pledge from the federal government many sufferers are finding accessibility, affordability and after-care remain major concerns.
The ACT Young Liberals will consider adopting a policy to offer tax cuts to families flying the Australian flag outside their homes in an effort to boost patriotism. Jasper Lindell reports an agenda for a policy meeting later this month includes the abolition of income tax and an anti-abortion stance.
Questions have been raised over why the former University of Canberra vice-chancellor got a 71 per cent rise in his remuneration before he resigned six months ago. Steve Evans reports the National Tertiary Education Union said the figure suggests a significant payout, and was also more than the prime minister is paid.
It will be mostly sunny today with a small chance of a shower and an expected top of 13 degrees.
