The Snow family's Capital Property Group has won the tender to build a $300 million government office block and adjacent building in a carpark on London Circuit, Chief Minister Andrew Barr will announce on Friday.
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- Recent entrants into the APS are as much at risk of running out of superannuation before they die as private sector workers, a retirement income expert has warned.
- The Australian Medical Association says the ACT government's back-down on liquor reforms lacked courage and leadership a missed opportunity to tackle alcohol-fuelled violence.
- A culture of racism, brutality, and official cover-up in the NT's discredited juvenile justice system will be centrally examined by a royal commission that will see politicians, including NT ministers and senior bureaucrats, compelled to give evidence.
- Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will personally decide whether Australia should nominate Kevin Rudd to become UN secretary-general, with an announcement expected on Friday.
- A man who made allegations about Cardinal George Pell exposing himself to children first contacted police about the incident almost four years ago, before the child abuse royal commission started.
- Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium has welcomed two Sumatran tigers as part of an Australasian breeding program to help protect the critically endangered species.
- In sport: When it comes to receiving the accolades he deserves, Canberra Raiders captain Jarrod Croker is happy to let outsiders do the talking.
- Canberra's Jack Steele has vowed to channel his injury frustrations into an AFL recall as he fights to win back his place in the GWS Giants team for a finals charge.
- Australia will tackle an imposing run chase to win the first Test against Sri Lanka, insisting there are no "demons" in the pitch after being jolted by a century from an emerging star.
9:10am: Police are saying that crash on State Circle is all clear. Everything else on the roads is looking good to them.
8:38am: There has been a crash on the intersection of State Circle and Melbourne Avenue in Deakin.
Drivers are urged to avoid the area as emergency services are on scene and police are providing traffic support.
Police don't know much else at the moment but we're chasing further details.
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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Today: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog and patches of light morning frost early this morning. Light winds. Max 12.
Saturday: Partly cloudy. Areas of morning fog. Light winds. Min 1, max 14.
Sunday: Partly cloudy. Winds northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light during the afternoon. Min 3, max 14.
