CIT staff cool on UC merger talk; Woden eyes new supermarket

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1. NTEU keen to explore merger but CIT staff say now's not the time

   CIT staff are not interested in a University of Canberra 'takeover', the AEU says, even as the NTEU is keen to explore a merger. The news comes as staff raise concerns about the timing of any such move.

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2. Extra supermarket on cards, as Westfield Woden prepares for long-term vision

   Westfield Woden is positioning itself to expand its retail offering, including adding another supermarket, with an application to vary its Crown lease. A lease variation application prepared by Plan It Strategic aims to modernise the lease and add more uses.

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3. From 50 cents in the bank to a million-dollar milestone: How three brothers turned tragedy into serious charity

   Three brothers who started the Chamberlain Foundation in 2015 have grown their charity from a first fundraiser of $8000 for Lifeline Canberra to a million-dollar milestone. Peter Chamberlain recalls vividly the event at the National that launched the effort.

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4. Drug possession charge against property developer Jaime Farrelly dismissed

   A drug possession charge against property developer Jaime Farrelly has been dismissed, while other drug, firearm and impersonation charges are set to return to court.

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5. Miles Franklin winner Omar Musa eschews caution and pushes limits

   Queanbeyan author Omar Musa has become the latest Miles Franklin winner, with his brave voice praised for eschewing caution and pushing limits.

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