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1. Canberrans back gambling donations ban: survey

   More than eight in 10 Canberrans surveyed support banning gambling industry donations from ACT politics, according to a poll by independent MLA Thomas Emerson as he pushes for support for legislation introduced in June.

   citynews.com.au

2. Tender approval brings innovative cohousing project closer to home

   The ACT Government has conditionally approved a tender for a 30-unit medium-density cohousing development in Watson, bringing an innovative cooperative housing model a big step closer to reality.

   the-riotact.com

3. Build-to-rent is ideal for public servants. Why is the ACT falling behind?

   Canberra is trailing the nation in build-to-rent housing, a type of rental home seen as ideal for public servants.

   canberratimes.com.au

4. 'Scapegoated': ACT Corrective Services accused of incompetency or lying after officer's acquittal

   ACT Corrective Services has been accused of incompetency or lying after an officer was acquitted, with the officer investigated over a search technique the jail had reportedly been using for years.

   canberratimes.com.au

5. Canberra's announced its first two signings for next season. But will its biggest name be next ...

   Canberra United has announced its first two signings for the coming ALW season, with speculation continuing over whether its biggest name will be next.

   canberratimes.com.au

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