TODAY'S TOP STORIES
- The Westside Container Village will remain open until at least the end of the year, giving time for the National Capital Authority to decide its long-term fate.
- The APS is moving further into the private lives of its workers, with the Prime Minister's department laying down tough rules for its public servants' online activities.
- Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce's bid to move government agencies to rural towns has suffered another setback, with a majority of staff refusing to leave Canberra.
- Canberra Liberal candidate and former radio host Mark Parton has been "trolled" online over a 2014 tweet in which he said "Canberra always does better under Labor".
- Refugees living in Canberra will be more likely to achieve permanent residency after the ACT gained approval to be included in the Safe Haven Enterprise Visa scheme.
- Canberra's official town crier, Alan Moyse, has hung up his bell.
- In Sport: Canberra Stadium has emerged as a potential venue for an FFA Cup blockbuster if Canberra Olympic secures a fixture against Socceroos legend Tim Cahill next month.
- From a folded franchise in 2014 to three consecutive finals appearances, the CBR Brave's turnaround has been rewarded with the announcement of a new centre to call home.
TRAFFIC
Dickson Place in Dickson will be closed in both directions from the eastern side of The Dickson Tradies Club car park to Cowper Street from 7am-12am on Tuesday and Wednesday next week.
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WHAT'S ON TODAY
Canberra Writers Festival is on again, with speakers including Yann Martel, Stan Grant, Kerry O'Brien and Bob Brown. From August 26 to 28. More here.
The inaugural Hindmarsh Prize is on at Canberra Glassworks. The prize aims to recognise excellence and promote the appreciation of the world-class artists working in glass who live and practice in the ACT and region. From August 24 to September 4. More here.
Delight in award-winning creative duo Michael Gow and Robert Kemp's brand new production of The Marriage of Figaro at Canberra Theatre Centre from August 25 to 27. Tickets start at $59. For times see here.
Calling all Doctor Who fans, a Canberra collector is trying to break the Guinness World Record with his collection. The Bigger on the inside: Collecting Doctor Who is on at the Canberra Museum and Gallery until November 20. Free entry.
TODAY'S CARTOON
WEATHER
Today: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the early morning. Morning frost. Light winds. Max 14.
Saturday: Mostly sunny. Frost and patchy fog in the morning. Light winds becoming north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the late afternoon. Min -3, max 14.
Sunday: Partly cloudy. Light winds. Min 0, max 15.
