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The ACT government claims a new stadium in the city centre would cost up to a whopping $2.9 billion, a massive blowout on any previously flagged figures. And even a refurbishment of the existing, ageing Canberra Stadium would cost more than $1.1 billion, according to figures provided by the government, Jasper Lindell writes. Watch this space today. There's bound to be plenty of reaction. Fresh from spruiking cheaper parking on Monday to Friday to get workers back into the city, the Property Council has expanded on its wishlist ahead of the ACT election. Lucinda Garbutt-Young writes the council wants faster development application approvals to help the territory keep up with population growth. In food news, Amy Martin speaks to the Canberran who's turned his passion for eating burgers into a new business selling them.
And in sport, Caden Helmers gets us excited about the Paralympics, beginning this week. Read Canberra runner Michael Roeger's remarkable story and the other athletes to watch in Paris. The early spring, which is causing some bloomin' headaches for Floriade, will see temperatures building towards a warm Friday. Today we'll experience a top of 18 after an overnight low of 1.8 degrees. John-Paul Moloney, managing editor | 