A former tax official blew the whistle on the Australian Taxation Office's "covert operations" against taxpayers. Then it sacked him.
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Former ATO intelligence analyst Ron Shamir is now pitted in a David and Goliath legal struggle with his former public service bosses who are bringing the full might of the Commonwealth government to bear as they try to silence him.
- Crime syndicates and people smugglers are involved in widespread rorting of Australia's work and student visa programs, according to whistleblowers and a former top immigration official.
- Britain is coming to terms with its decision to leave the European Union after Thursday's dramatic referendum.
- A fledgling political party is expected have enough members by Monday to begin a campaign against the ACT government allowing the Canberra Casino to install 200 poker machines.
- Three Australians and a New Zealander kidnapped in a deadly attack in Nigeria have been released.
- A majority of voters disagree with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's view that "there has never been a more exciting time to be an Australian", a new poll has found.
- Australia's solar energy sector is facing further job losses amid falling numbers of new rooftop installations amid a lack of support during the Abbott-Turnbull governments, industry representatives say.
- While Canberra's big chill over the weekend might have drawn the ire of residents who disliked the cold, it was welcome news for snow fanciers keen to hit the new slopes close to home.
- To sport, Canberra has reignited its top four hopes but Sunday's 30-22 road win over Gold Coast could come at a cost after both teams were left to count their walking wounded.
- Where have the Aussies gone? Despite pressure being heaped on Stosur and Kyrgios, Linda Pearce asks why our numbers are dwindling at Wimbledon.
10.09am: There's been a crash on the roundabout of the Barton Highway and Gundaroo Drive. The cars are off the road.
9.34am: There's been a crash on the corner of Anketell Street and Reed Street South in Tuggeranong.
If you see any accidents or have any info on the morning commute, let us know whenever it is safe to do so. Email morningblog@canberratimes.com.au or tweet us @canberratimes.
Road closures
Ginninderra Drive eastbound, from Coulter Drive and William Webb Drive, will be reduced to one lane from Thursday 23 June 2016 to Friday 8 July 2016
Artist Fiona Hall's exhibition Wrong Way Time is on at the National Gallery of Australia until July 10.
The ultimate foodie festival, the Canberra Region Truffle Festival is back for another year until August.
Bush Capital: The natural history of the ACT at the Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG) shows the natural history of the Territory with specimens, illustrations, photographs, works of art and sound. From March 12 to June 26. Free.
Come to the National Archives and explore exquisite garments, sleek fashion shoots, designers, retailers and bloggers in Faith, Fashion, Fusion - Muslim Women's Style in Australia. Until September 4.
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Today: Cloudy. Patches of light frost in the early morning. Slight (30%) chance of a shower. Light winds.. Max 8.
Tomorrow: Sunny. Patches of morning frost. Light winds. Min -1, max 12.
