SES warns of severe storm season after warmest winter

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1. SES boss warns of severe storm season after Canberra’s warmest winter on record

   The SES is warning Canberrans of the heightened risk of severe thunderstorms this spring season, following the territory's warmest winter on record. September 1 marked the beginning of storm season in the ACT, with heavy storms and bushfires on the cards in the back end of the year.

   the-riotact.com

2. Weekend to bring unseasonable heat, gusty thunderstorms, flooding and snow

   A powerful front will generate a smorgasbord of wild weather across eastern Australia this weekend, including unseasonable heat, gusty thunderstorms, flooding and snow.

   abc.net.au

3. ‘Empower owner-occupiers’: Tax hit puts missing middle out of reach for small players, says submission

   The Barr Government's gentler urbanism could fall short if tax settings favouring professional developers and larger missing middle projects are not tailored more towards homeowners wanting to build another residence on their large blocks, a recent roundtable heard.

   the-riotact.com

4. 'I was determined to not give up': Canberra father's miraculous second chance at life

   A year on from surgery, Canberra father Mark will compete at the Transplant Games after a miraculous second chance at life, having been determined not to give up.

   canberratimes.com.au

5. 'I hope it makes people smile': how a stunning mural has captivated a Belco neighbourhood

   A stunning mural has captivated a Belconnen neighbourhood, with the artist hoping it makes people smile, and a wild rose even planted beside it.

   canberratimes.com.au

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