The ACT government will not water down solar access rules for established suburbs, but is pushing ahead with more permissive rules for new ones.
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- The ACT has posted one of its worst performances in NAPLAN since testing began in 2008 as national data shows Australia's reading and writing standards are stagnating.
- Travellers could be face lengthy delays at the nation's airports next week as thousands of Department of Immigration and Border Protection staff walk off the job.
- The RBA cut the official cash rate to a historic low of 1.5 per cent to boost economic growth, but the banks haven't passed it on in full.
- Senators Katy Gallagher and Zed Seselja have been officially declared the winners of the ACT's two senate seats.
- The capital is set to buzz with hyperactive bureaucrats when Canberra becomes the central hub for the nation's census for the first time.
- The ACT government has been praised for introducing a powerful new scheme to prevent the cover up of institutional child abuse, and for moving to scrap time limits preventing survivors from suing.
- In sport: The Canberra Raiders have signed the very first winner of NRL reality TV show The Rookie, lock Lou Goodwin.
- Angie Ballard's teammates say she's a Paralympic hero, but the Canberra-born wheelchair racer has her sights firmly fixed on one goal - winning a gold medal.
Police have also told us that a car has hit a concrete pole on Parkwood Road in Holt.
They don't have any details about traffic disruption for either crash.
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.
Jardine Street in Kingston will be closed in both directions from Highgate Lane to Giles Street between 9am-4pm on periodic days until November 30.
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.
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. Winds southerly 15-25km/h. Max 14.
Tomorrow: Partly cloudy. Winds southerly 20-25km/h tending southeasterly 15-20km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Min 2, max 13.
Friday: Partly cloudy. Patchy morning fog and patches of morning frost. Light winds. Min 0, max 14.
Saturday: Cloudy, patchy morning fog. Light winds. Min 0, max 13.
Sunday: Partly cloudy, slight (30%) chance of a shower. Light winds. Min 1, max 13.
