The first chief executive of the National Broadband Network has weighed into the election debate on broadband policy to declare the Coalition's multi-technology rollout a "colossal mistake" and back Labor's plan to increase the use of fibre directly to the home.
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- A former Canberra public servant says his bosses forced him out of his job because he is legally blind. Matthew Artis is suing his former employer, the ABS, claiming disability discrimination.
- The Sex Party has been told by the ACT government it must take down "offensive" election corflutes posted around Canberra or face fines.
- An international search to find a new head for the Australian National University's School of Music has focused closer to home – with the ANU now putting an ad on Seek.com.
- Liberal senator Zed Seselja has criticised new powers allowing ACT police officers to ban and fine anti-abortion protesters outside a clinic in Canberra.
- Chief Minister Andrew Barr says a developer will effectively become the "bank for the CSIRO" when it signs up to build housing on the agency's land in north-west Canberra.
- The Canberra Institute of Technology should be forced to review hundreds of electrical trade graduates it took on following the sudden closure of a private training provider.
- In sport: Queensland notched up their 10th State of Origin series victory in 11 years with a win at Suncorp Stadium, leaving NSW asking the same questions they did more than a decade ago.
- Nick Kyrgios's Wimbledon stocks have soared with a priceless first-time top-16 seeding at the All England Club, despite being ranked No.18 in the world.
- The increasing depth of the Canberra forward pack means reigning Raiders player of the year Sia Soliola will use his experience and versatility to become coach Ricky Stuart's Mr Fix-it.
10.31am: It could be three to five hours before a water main impacting traffic on the corner of Southern Cross Drive and Coulter Drive is repaired. The left turning lane north onto Coulter Drive is closed.
10.26am: Traffic lights are still out on the intersection of Well Station Drive and Gungahlin Drive. Police are in attendance.
9.27am: ACT Policing said the earlier crash on Constitution Avenue and Blamey Crescent in Campbell is all clear.
9.02am: There's just been a crash on Constitution Avenue and Blamey Crescent in Campbell.
9.01am: The traffic lights are out at Well Station Drive and Gungahlin Drive. Please drive carefully.
8.56am: Please steer clear of the intersection of Southern Cross Drive and Coulter Drive in Page - a water main has burst.
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.
Road closures
Ginninderra Drive eastbound, from Coulter Drive and William Webb Drive, will be reduced to one lane from Thursday 23 June 2016 to Friday 8 July 2016
The following roads and crossings remain closed following wet weather:
London Bridge Road at the southern entrance to Googong Foreshores
- Point Hut Crossing
- Oaks Estate Crossing
- Sunshine Crossing
- Angle Crossing
- the unsealed section of Boboyan Road (to all traffic except four wheel drive vehicles)
- the unsealed section of Brindabella Road (to all traffic except four wheel drive vehicles).
The following recreational areas remain closed:
- Googong Foreshores downstream picnic area (at the northern end)
- Googong Foreshores boat ramp.
Artist Fiona Hall's exhibition Wrong Way Time is on at the National Gallery of Australia until July 10.
The ultimate foodie festival, the Canberra Region Truffle Festival is back for another year until August.
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.
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 severe cold snap is expected to dump up to up to 60 centimetres of snow at the mountain resorts south of Canberra over the coming days.
Today: Cloudy. Medium (40%) chance of showers, more likely late this afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h. Max 11.
Tomorrow: Cloudy. High (80%) chance of showers, most likely in the morning. The chance of a thunderstorm in the late morning and afternoon. Winds northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h turning westerly 25 to 40 km/h in the late morning and early afternoon then decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Min 4, Max 9.
Saturday: Partly cloudy. Areas of morning frost. Light winds. Min -1, Max 9.
Sunday: Partly cloudy. Widespread morning frost. Light winds. Min -3, Max 9.
