Anyone who was in Canberra at the time would remember the uproar over the child with a disability locked in a cage almost a decade ago. The inquiry into that event in 2015 led to guidelines about "restrictive practices" and their role in managing behavioural issues in ACT schools. How those procedures were applied is sure to be the subject of the three inquiries into today's story about a child with autism who, according to what his parents were told, was locked in a bike cage after he had climbed in. Education reporter Sarah Lansdown writes that it was only her inquiries that led to the parents being told.
The death of Terry Snow on the weekend led to an outpouring of tributes to the Canberra businessman and philanthropist. Sally Pryor writes about the hidden depths of the billionaire and his many legacies.
And NSW Premier Chris Minns' decision to order public servants back into the office will raise plenty of eyebrows after several years of flexible working. But at least one ACT group wants Andrew Barr to follow suit with Canberra public servants, Eleanor Campbell writes. Watch this space on a very topical issue.
Over in Paris, Neomie Fox has won gold in the kayak cross event, following in the footsteps of older sister and fellow 2024 medalist Jessica.
We'll be waking up to a bit of fog this morning after an overnight low of minus 1. Today will be a sunny top of 15.
