Good morning, Canberra. Today will bring a forecast high of 32 degrees and a mostly sunny afternoon following early morning fog. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.
Gun safety processes within NSW Police are being reviewed, as Jesse Baird and Luke Davies's families have visited the site where bodies, believed to be the men, were found.
Crime: The ACT has a chance to lead Australia by investing in genuine alternatives to prison, Justice Reform Initiative executive director Mindy Sotiri said.
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Court: A former real estate worker didn't "provide the muscle" in a violent group robbery directed by a drug-dealing former dog groomer, a judge has ruled.
Public service: NDIS Minister Bill Shorten announced the resignation yesterday, saying the government was working to "build a better NDIS disability watchdog".
Skills gap: The Education Minister said the vocational education and higher education sectors would need to become more integrated, such as easier recognition of prior learning.
Environment: There is little interest in fire management in the upper echelons of bureaucracy, a former senior director of ACT Parks has told an inquiry.
Sport: The GWS Giants are excited to head to Canberra and are confident Manuka Oval will be primed for footy just 11 days after the venue hosted local cricket finals.
