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Rebecca Hughes was just 14 when she saved her friend's life on the South Coast. Now she's getting a bravery commendation.

She's one of number of Canberra residents who will receive bravery honours today.

Read more about Rebecca's story here. 

Property developers look to be the biggest winners in several key changes Planning Minister Mick Gentleman has made to the proposed Woden variation to the Territory Plan.

But some community groups are worried the plan is too favourable to developers pushing for density at a cost to the local community.

Daniel Burdon has more on that story. 

It might seem like the plot of a sci-fi film but this Canberra researcher wants to create a coded implant for the brain to cure brain injuries.

Dr Vini Gautam and her team of researchers have already built a brain on a chip, now they want to figure out how to get it working inside the human brain.

I've got more on her amazing research here. 

A new report lays out the devastating consequences for people revealing wrongdoing.

Dr Lynn Simpson became an accidental whistleblower after someone at the department in 2013 uploaded to its website a report she wrote - not meant to be public - documenting the appalling conditions for Australian animals on live export ships.

She hasn't had a day's paid employment in her field since the report's publication. The episode also brought a physical cost.

More on that story here. 

While they can't make finals, the Canberra Raiders showed some heart to take their first win over a top-eight side this season.

A strong defence proved the difference as the Raiders held on for a 14-12 victory over top of the table Sydney Roosters.

David Polkinghorne has the wash-up.