'We need to grow': Defence sends dire outlook to minister

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Today’s Headlines AM Edition, Monday September 12, 2022 Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a partly cloudy day with a top of 13 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital. 'We need to grow': Defence sends dire outlook to minister Public service: Workforce shortages are hitting Australia's most critical defence projects. Pothole issue claims cost government cool $43,000 ACT politics: The ACT government has paid out 50 pothole damage claims so far in 2022, up from 40 last year and 16 in 2020. Environment agenda brings departmental shake-up Public service: The Environment Department's restructure is the latest move to align the public service with the new government's plans for environmental reform. The journalism you trust. Check out our digital subscription plans today. SUBSCRIBE Leon urges against chill on APS advice Public service: The former senior public servant says ministers in the past have deterred good advice from their secretaries. 'An elegant woman': Canberra remembers the Queen Queen's death: Hundreds witness as King Charles III is proclaimed ruling monarch of Australia outside Parliament House. Canberra-based Brits grieve Queen over tea and scones Queen's death: Local Brits met for tea and scones at Queen's Terrace in Parliament House, saying the late monarch symbolised the best things about British life. Inquiry asked to consider if stop work notice was illegal ACT politics: Budget estimates was brought to a halt last month after a prohibition notice was issued by WorkSafe. Transport data shows city workers embrace long weekend Transport: Workers were a little more inclined to head to the office at the end of the week than the start, with 40,000 making the trip on Fridays. Species threatened by airport expansion plans: minister Environment: Rebecca Vassarotti said the grassland was the only remaining habitat for the earless dragon in the Majura Valley and an important landscape for the golden sun moth. Campese edges closer to 'dream' send-off Rugby league: The Blues are out to give captain-coach Terry Campese a proper send-off and make Queanbeyan 'title town' in the process. quick links Digital version of today's paper Premium subscribers can read a digital version of Today's Paper on all devices. Previous editions are also available. Discover Daily crosswords & sudoku Our Cryptic and Quick Crosswords, Sudoku, Word Search, Code Cracker and Ultimate Trivia are updated daily for premium subscribers. Discover Times Past Take a step back in history and see what was making news on the front page of the paper on this day in a past year. Discover © 2021 Australian Community Media 159 Bells Line of Road, North Richmond, NSW (2754) Aus Update your preferences Unsubscribe from this list We are passionate about keeping our communities strong, informed and connected.