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1. 'Should've been open a decade ago': construction finally begins at new college in Gungahlin

   Construction has finally begun at a new college in Gungahlin, years after issues first emerged. The second college is set to open in 2029.

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2. ACT Government land release prices have risen sharply: the median price for single dwelling blocks sold in greenfield suburbs was $459,000 in 2022, $505,000 in 2023, and $675,000 in the first half of

   ACT Government land release prices have risen sharply, with the median price for single dwelling blocks in greenfield suburbs climbing from $459,000 in 2022 to $675,000 in the first half of 2024. Some commentators say the government's increased land-sale profit margin is helping exclude buyers from the market.

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3. UNSW Canberra has established its Canberra City precinct in Reid, at 37 Constitution Avenue, as a collaborative workspace and incubator for defence and security innovation.[1][5]

   UNSW Canberra has opened its Canberra City precinct in Reid at 37 Constitution Avenue as a collaborative workspace and incubator for defence and security innovation. The precinct is hosting industry partners and includes ProtoHub plus other specialist spaces, with expansion planned to extend to Parkes by 2028.

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4. The empty playground: Inside the ACT school debate over AI and photo bans

   Some ACT schools are rethinking student photos following new AI warnings, sparking debate across the territory.

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5. New private wellness centre wants to help Canberrans live longer, happier, healthier lives

   A new private wellness centre designed to help Canberrans live longer, happier and healthier lives is due to open at the Dairy Road precinct later this year.

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