Canberrans have been found to enjoy some of the best lifestyles in Australia - but only if your income is high enough to offset the higher cost of living.
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While Canberrans enjoyed the second-highest average household income in the country at $131,924, they were also saddled with the most expenses according to comparison site Mozo.
- An inmate has failed to use the ACT's human rights legislation to avoid a ban on him visiting his prison lover.
- Serious questions have been raised about Canberra Hospital's handling of a cancer patient who died following a teeth extraction surgery that experts say should not have been attempted.
- The judge presiding over a kidnapping case involving a 60 Minutes TV crew in Lebanon says there is "no way the charges will be dropped", as Australia's ambassador met with Lebanon's Foreign Minister.
- The Captain Cook Memorial Jet has hit further setbacks, with the NCA now faced with the news that asbestos encases the high-voltage cables and the substation connection is out of date.
- ACT schools must now follow strict new guidelines on placing students in withdrawal spaces, as part of the government's response to the autism cage scandal.
- Belconnen will house Canberra's largest mixed-use precinct as plans are being finalised for a $500 million development overlooking Lake Ginninderra.
- The housing market is failing young people, with a quarter of Canberrans without a bed each night and a third of those at risk of homelessness between 12 and 24 years old.
- Replacing David Pocock is the most daunting task in Australian rugby, but the Brumbies will adopt a "be-yourself" mentality as they call in back-row reinforcements on Saturday night.
- The GWS Giants are starting to build an imposing record at Manuka Oval, with coach Leon Cameron wanting rival teams to fear travelling to Canberra.
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Want to keep your kids active and entertained over the school holidays in a safe environment? The Australian Institute of Sport's school holiday program is on until April 22.
Using the National Museum of Australia's architecture for inspiration, children can design, make or draw their very own museum these school holidays. Until April 22.
Gather round the telly and bask in the glow of vintage ABC. From Play School to raunchy romps, see Australian life reflected on screen in Tuning IN: ABC TV 1964-76 at the National Archives of Australia. Free. Until May 15.
Celestial Empire: Life in China 1644-1911 is on at the National Library of Australia brings together culture and tradition from two of the world's great libraries. Until May 22. Free.
See 2015's best political cartoons at the Behind the Lines exhibition at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.
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.
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