Good morning, Canberra. It'll likely be a soggy start to the week, with showers developing and a top of 17 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.
Public service: The Community and Public Sector Union has called for more ambition in a pay offer it labels government's chance at "rebuilding the APS".
Analysis | Police: Having sufficient sworn officers at police stations is challenge enough now, and that's before all drugs are decriminalised from October.
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Living costs: While the cost-of-living crisis pushes more Canberrans towards cheaper outfits from op shops, some in the community are even finding shopping at Vinnies too expensive.
Opinion: Canberra has an easy model to follow in the Darwin Festival. Our national city needs an event entirely about celebrating itself, its people and talents - with a bit of strategic programming, writes Sally Pryor.
Sport: Corey Horsburgh is facing a minimum three-match ban and several Raiders stars are injured amid chaotic fallout from Canberra's defeat to the Broncos.
Sport: Two of the most prominent voices in the NRL have ripped into "nitpicking" officiating, following Raiders coach Ricky Stuart's latest spray.
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