Canberra Airport will pay higher rates if the government succeed in amending legislation. Photo: Rohan Thomson
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A long-running dispute between the Canberra Airport and the ACT Revenue Office over land value has prompted the government to seek amendments that would force the airport to pay more tax.
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr said the change would create a new method of taxation for the airport, which would consider future developments at the airport and ensure it paid its fair share in coming years.
- Terrence Freebody lived life as a "true gentleman" who did not deserve to have his life ended in a stabbing attack at the hands of his neighbour, his family says.
- Australian Border Force middle managers are being rushed into uniform and front-line roles, preparing for "surge deployments" as widespread strike action next week threatens to open up gaps in its operations.
- The ageing workforce of the Commonwealth government is becoming a serious problem, according to one public sector human resources expert, as young people abandon the bureaucracy.
- The scale of a suspected public service leak about Mr Fluffy asbestos homeowners could be wider than the ACT government first thought, after a second version of the list came to light on Thursday.
- The ACT government has accepted it must improve hospital processes after a report found errors in non-admitted patient data could have resulted in a loss of up to $3 million.
- On the night after the Malcolm Turnbull v Tony Abbott leadership spill, a Young Liberal meeting erupted into wild scenes.
- New Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is operating from his old office as Communications Minister, without full access to the prime ministerial diary, more than three days after winning the leadership.
- Gay and gender diverse Canberrans' experiences of domestic violence are "largely invisible", as they battle a lack of awareness and struggle to access appropriate support services, a report has found.
- A 25-year-old Australian man has died in Bali after he fell through a glass window in his Kuta hotel.
The Wallabies built their last World Cup triumph on "cutting-edge defence" and Stephen Larkham wants to add unpredictability to their bag of tricks to get back to the top of international rugby.
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is keeping his players on their toes by employing the unusual tactic of picking two completely different starting sides for the first two matches of the tournament.
- Australian tennis great Todd Woodbridge believes Nick Kyrgios will benefit from sitting out the Davis Cup semi-final against an Andy Murray-led Great Britain in Glasgow this weekend.
- Canberra United have upped the ante in their quest to defend their W-League title, signing Mexican midfielder Veronica Perez for the 2015-16 season.
- Five-time Paralympic Games champion Evan O'Hanlon has pulled out of the IPC athletics world championships with a stress fracture in his back.
- Cricket ACT chief executive Cameron French is confident crowds for the Prime Minister's XI game won't be affected by New Zealand playing a two-day tour fixture in Canberra.
- Victory at this year's cycling world championships shot Rebecca Wiasak into the national spotlight, but next year's edition in London could make or break her dream of competing at an Olympic Games.
- Quade Cooper has made a heartfelt plea to help end online bullying as he mourns the death of a young family member who decided the only escape was to take his life.
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The ANU School of Music is thrilled to present Zoe Black and Joe Chindamo performing their music from the album The Goldberg Inventions. Tonight from 7.30pm, Llewellyn Hall ANU School of Music.
One month out from their anticipated debut album release, nostalgic Aussie indie rockers, Holy Holy will play at Transit Bar tonight from 7pm. Over 18s only. Get your tickets here.
Ausdance ACT's Youth Dance Festival is on at Canberra Theatre Centre until Friday. Kicks off 7.30pm. All ages. Tickets $32 adults, $26 concession.
In 2015, The Wharf Revue turns 15. Or is it 16? Everyone is getting too old to care about birthdays, but we do care about satire. Check it out tonight at Canberra Theatre Centre from 8pm.
Australia's biggest celebration of spring, Floriade, is on at Commonwealth Park until October 11. Open 9am to 5pm. Entry is free.
If you can't get enough of bright flowers this spring check out the Tuliptop Gardens Festival at the Sutton plantation just of the Fedeal Highway. Until October 11.
- Plan your weekend in the capital with the Canberra Weekender.
The Netherlands' Den Hartog, Shane Rattenbury, Rein and Tomas Schuurhuis, EU's Head of Delegation Sem Fabrizi and Britain's Menna Rawlings promote the conference in Paris later this year. Photo: Jay Cronan
We're used to seeing diplomats in suits, but on Thursday some dressed down with professional cyclist Rein Schuurhuis in support of the Delegation of the European Union's 'climate' theme for Windows to the World.
Windows to the World kicks off this weekend and provides Canberrans with a glimpse into the culture of around 50 embassies and high commissions over the weekends of Floriade.
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About 1400 experienced and experimenting dancers from 35 Canberra schools took centre stage for Ausdance ACT's 31st annual Youth Dance Festival.
Today: Cloudy. Light winds. Min 3, max 17.
Saturday: Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the late morning and afternoon. Light winds. Min 3, max 17.
Sunday: Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the morning and afternoon. Light winds. Min 4, max 18.
Monday: Partly cloudy. Patchy morning fog. Medium chance of showers in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the day, then becoming light in the afternoon. Min 3, max 20.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. Light winds becoming westerly 15 to 20 km/h in the day. Min 5, max 16.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h. Min 0, max 13.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. Winds southerly 20 to 30 km/h. Min -1, max 14.
