A "shocked and appalled" Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has called a royal commission into the abuse of youths in the Northern Territory corrections system
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The call came after disturbing footage emerged of a 17-year-old boy, who was one of six boys tear gassed at a juvenile detention centre near Darwin, being strapped to a mechanical restraint chair.
- At least two teenagers have been killed and more than a dozen wounded in a mass shooting at a Florida nightclub holding an event for children as young as 12.
- The ACT budget is in much worse shape than it appears, according to a new analysis, and is overly reliant on land sales at exceptionally high prices.
- A resort-style pool, outdoor cinema, day spa and boutique hotel are all slated as part of a new "village within a suburb" development for the Canberra City Bowls Club.
- Former radio host Mark Parton will stand for the Liberals in this year's ACT election after winning preselection in the Brindabella spot vacated by Brendan Smyth.
- The Australian National University continues to be plagued by leadership troubles at its beleaguered School of Music.
- The National Gallery of Australia's flagship artwork Blue Poles has come off the walls and will soon be flying to London.
- In sport: Australia's anti-doping watchdog has joined the current of global outrage in the wake of the IOC's decision to give Russia a rails run into the Rio Olympic Games.
- The Canberra Raiders will roll into Sydney on Sunday as favourites, searching for a fifth straight win to retain a top-four spot against the struggling Rabbitohs.
9:20am: Police say roads are re-opened after the crash in Richardson.
They also told us about a single-car crash at Hardwick Crescent and Flack Street in Holt, but they don't think it's causing any traffic disruption.
9:10am: NSW police say everything is clear from that crash on Barton Highway. They said one man has gone to hospital with what seems to be minor injuries.
8:40am: Police said Clift Crescent is still blocked at Rohan Street from the crash in in Richardson. Tow trucks and street sweepers are on the way but people are still advised to avoid the area.
8.30am: NSW Ambulance are still assisting ACT paramedics with a rescue for a man inside a ute that hit a tree on Barton Highway, south of Murrumbateman. We have an unconfirmed report that he has a broken leg. Police don't have details about blocked lanes but said traffic in the area has slowed.
8:26am: Fire & rescue still required. person still in the vehicle, 5minutes ago.
7:59am: There has been a two-car crash on Clift Crescent in Richardson.
7:54am: NSW police has confirmed that a car hit a tree on Barton Highway, 10kms south of Murrumbateman. A man is believed to be injured. Paramedics are on scene.
The Live Traffic NSW map says that northbound traffic is affected. It warns drivers to reduce speed and exercise caution.
7:50am: There has been a crash on Barton Highway in Murrumbateman that seems to be affecting the highway both ways south of Murrumbateman Road.
We've heard a report that a car hit a tree.
Jardine Street, from Highgate Lane to Giles Street, will be closed in both directions between 9am-4pm on periodic days from Wednesday until November 30 for building construction work associated with the Kingston Plaza refit.
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.
Streets of Papunya at ANU Drill Hall Gallery presents the new generation of painters from the epicentre of Western Desert art. Until August 14.
Calling all Dr Who fans, a Canberra collector is trying to break the Guinness World Record with his collection. The Bigger on the inside: Collecting Dr Who is on at the Canberra Museum and Gallery until November 20. Free entry.
The ultimate foodie festival, the Canberra Region Truffle Festival continues for another year until August.
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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A fast-moving cold front was forecast to bring strong winds and a smattering of snow as it moved throughout south-eastern NSW from midnight Monday, causing "blizzard-like" conditions.
Today: Partly cloudy. High (70%) chance of showers, most likely in the early morning or late tonight. Max 10.
Tomorrow: Partly cloudy. Medium (40%) chance of showers in the morning. Min 1, max 11.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. Light winds. Min 0, max 11.
Friday: Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of a shower. Min 4, max 12.
