Canberra morning briefing

Light rail site works disrupted after code breach

Morning, Canberra. Saturday's here, 4 degrees and partly cloudy, so grab a warm coffee and let's get into it.

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Light rail site works disrupted after Secure Local Jobs Code breach
Light rail site works have been disrupted after a breach of the Secure Local Jobs Code, with the union saying the incident shows the code's importance on work sites.
canberratimes.com.au
Law changes coming to make ANU Council more accountable but will they go far enough?
Federal Education Minister Jason Clare has opened consultation on reforms to the Australian National University Act 1991, bringing legislative changes to make the ANU Council more accountable and in line with other tertiary institutions.
the-riotact.com
Where to build the future housing of a capital city with 'nowhere to go'
Planners are grappling with how the capital will house another 200,000 people, asking where to build future housing in a city with 'nowhere to go'.
canberratimes.com.au
First home buyer hope: What you can buy with a deposit starting at just $25k
Could Canberra be the best capital city to be a first home buyer? Here's what you could buy with a deposit starting at just $25,000.
canberratimes.com.au
Step inside Canberra's oldest apartment, a rare 1930's time capsule
Step inside Barton Court, Canberra's oldest apartment, a rare 1930s time capsule designed by the ACT's first independent architect.
canberratimes.com.au

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SHOWCASE TOUR @ CANBERRA
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Canberra Rugby 7s
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Canberra Finishing School
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