An artist's impression of the Aquis development. Photo: Supplied
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The new owner of the Canberra Casino plans to spend $330 million building a new casino and creating a resort-style entertainment, dining and retail precinct for the city, but it will largely hinge on poker machines being allowed into the facility.
Hong Kong-based Aquis Entertainment predicts its investment could attract almost an extra 750,000 visitors to Canberra a year including high-end Chinese gamblers.
- The man accused of the axe-murder of Tara Costigan had allegedly pledged to kill the next woman to take out a domestic violence order against him, according to court documents.
- The major union representing public servants has hinted it would be open to revisiting its stance on enterprise bargaining as pay talks with 160,000 public servants were thrown into uncertainty by the nation's change of prime minister.
- A quote to build the $5195 autism cage was received by a Canberra school in February this year - calling into question the official timeframe and level of information provided to the public through a Government inquiry handed down last week.
- ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has warned the taxi industry he will not stop the arrival of ride-sharing company Uber or arrest drivers, but will instead support competition through reform.
- Three Canberra neighbours made a citizen's arrest after allegedly finding a man rifling through a car.
- Treasurer Joe Hockey is defying pressure to voluntarily stand down after Malcolm Turnbull replaced Tony Abbott as prime minister largely on the basis of the government's flawed economic presentation.
- The death toll following an avalanche in the French Alps has been revised upwards to seven, with two people still missing.
The squad is mirroring the time zones they will face at Rio next year at the Australian Institute of Sport this week, training from 1-3pm and again from 10pm-midnight.
Meanwhile, Grant Hackett believes the "fragmentation" within the Australian swimming team during the 2012 Olympics meant it was always doomed to fail.
- Canberra Raiders fullback Jack Wighton will wear the green and gold for the first time at senior level after he was selected in the PM's XIII team to play PNG on September 26.
- New Melbourne Victory captain Carl Valeri backs the Matildas' strike action and says the A-League players are "prepared for everything" in the ongoing dispute with FFA – including strike action themselves.
- Former Test fullback Greg Martin says the Wallabies' new captain-coach duo has "knocked the smart arse" out of the team to finally end a leadership rotation akin to Australia's revolving Prime Ministership.
- The US media has given Jarryd Hayne a cool reception after his NFL debut, as the excitement of the rookie Australian's pre-season gives way to the reality of competition in one of the world's most challenging sporting leagues.
- Super Rugby bosses hope the biggest television rights deal in the competition's history and World Cup success can jointly be the catalyst to re-energise the sport in Australia.
- The Canberra Times is giving Canberra Raiders fans a voice with our 2015 fan survey.
8:13am: Good news - that broken truck on Fairbairn Avenue at the Majura Parkway is now out of the way.
There might be some congestion in the area so drive carefully.
7:45am: Bad news, southbound Majura Parkway travellers. That broken down truck at Fairbairn Avenue and the Majura Parkway is expected to block the intersection for another hour.
Police are urging drivers to avoid the intersection and find another route.
7:21am: Police say the broken down truck is still stuck on Fairbairn Avenue at the Majura Parkway and have advised drivers to avoid the area if possible.
7:11am: Police say the broken down truck is blocking two lanes on Fairbairn Avenue at the Majura Parkway.
7.00am: Lanes are blocked at intersection of Fairbairn Avenue and Majura Parkway due to a broken down truck:
8am to 11am: Not the best morning to book a taxi. Close to 200 taxi owners and drivers are expected to strike from 8am to 11am, including a protest at the ACT Legislative Assembly.
An ACT government spokesman said taxi drivers were expected to move along Canberra Avenue, State Circle and Commonwealth Avenue onto London Circuit to arrive at the 9am protest.
An area of 50 car spaces will be cordoned off inside the London Circuit and Theatre Lane car park, opposite Mooseheads, for taxi drivers to limit congestion on London Circuit.
Bus stops outside the assembly, the Commonwealth Bank and near the London Circuit and Akuna Street intersection may be temporarily closed if buses cannot get to passengers.
If you are stuck in traffic or have any info on the morning commute, let us know whenever it is safe to do so: morningblog@canberratimes.com.au or tweet us @canberratimes
A number of Canberra taxi owners and drivers are planning to launch strike action on Wednesday morning to protest the planned arrival of ride sharing company Uber. The strike is set to last between 8am and 11am. Close to 200 drivers are expected to take part in a peaceful protest at the ACT Legislative Assembly.
You're in a cafe-bar in Paris, 1933. Richly decorated tables, flickering candle-light, a wine, a chat; the music plays... Be drawn into Bijou: A Cabaret Of Secrets And Seduction premiering tonight at The Street Theatre. Until Sunday. Tickets $35 full, group 10+ $30 and student/concession $25.
Life drawing for beginners and those with some experience with Karyn Wilkinson is on today at the National Portrait Gallery. From 1pm. Bookings essential. Materials, tea and coffee supplied.
In 2015, The Wharf Revue turns 15. Or is it 16? Everyone is getting too old to care about birthdays, but we do care about satire. Check it out tonight at Canberra Theatre Centre from 8pm.
Australia's biggest celebration of spring, Floriade, is on at Commonwealth Park until October 11. Open 9am to 5pm. Entry is free.
If you can't get enough of bright flowers this spring check out the Tuliptop Gardens Festival at the Sutton plantation just of the Fedeal Highway. Until October 11.
Morks owner Benn Ratanakosol says he is expecting to see less of Malcolm Turnbull at the Kingston Foreshore restaurant. Photo: Melissa Adams
Malcolm Turnbull might be a merchant banker from Sydney's eastern suburbs but he has spent years acquiring a taste for Canberra's wok fried eggs and the best clandestine eateries.
When he was poleaxed by Tony Abbott in 2009 he took his staff to Rubicon, in the leafy suburb of Griffith, a classy restaurant in a rich suburb far enough away from the usual haunts of the media and other political junkies to be left alone.
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Spare a thought for those most affected by the change in the prime ministership this week. No, not the Liberal Party – the writers and performers of The Wharf Revue.
The 15th edition of the satirical revue had been touring successfully and was just about to open its Canberra season. One of its creators, Phillip Scott, had a nap on Monday and awoke to the news that Malcolm Turnbull had replaced Tony Abbott.
Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower this evening. Light winds. Min 1, max 17.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the early morning. Slight chance of showers. Light winds. Min 2, max 17.
Friday: Partly cloudy. Light winds. Patchy morning fog. Light winds. Min 2, max 18.
Saturday: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds. Min 2, max 17.
Sunday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the day. Min 4, max 19.
Monday: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds. Min 3, max 18.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny morning. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds. Min 3, max 17.