Canberra morning briefing

Cemetery fee hikes, data centre expansion and an admin bungle

Good morning, Canberra. A chilly 8 degrees and partly cloudy, so here's the news with your coffee.

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Passing on costs makes dying a more expensive proposition
The cost of dying in the ACT is rising as the Government hikes fees at public cemeteries and crematoria for services from burial to plaques to catering. The new fees schedule has come into force despite everyone being acutely aware of cost of living pressures.
the-riotact.com
15 data centres are already operating in the ACT. Another is coming to Beard
Fifteen data centres already operate in the ACT, and stage two of CDC's Beard campus has now been put to the planning authority. Another data centre is set to come to Beard.
canberratimes.com.au
Legal risk clouds thousands of seatbelt fines after administrative bungle
Thousands of seatbelt fines are clouded by legal risk after an administrative authorisation error. The fines have been put on hold while the government works to fix the mistake.
canberratimes.com.au
'It's a dynasty': Transport Canberra's family of bus drivers
Transport Canberra boasts a family of bus drivers, with a third generation potentially joining them down the track. It's being described as a dynasty.
canberratimes.com.au
'It's really opening my mind': Governor-General inspires young scientists at ANU
The Governor-General has inspired young scientists at an ANU hands-on STEM program aimed at sparking a passion for science in students. One participant said it's 'really opening my mind'.
canberratimes.com.au

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