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Another chilly and foggy start to the day. A forecast high of 17 degrees with some light winds, following an overnight low of 3 degrees.
Here's the news.
Chau Chak Wing's massive donation to War Memorial
Chinese-Australian businessman Chau Chak Wing donated $560,000 to the Australian War Memorial over the past five years.
The donations and influence of Dr Chau have been under the microscope this week after MP Andrew Hastie used parliamentary privilege to name him as an unindicted co-conspirator allegedly involved in the bribery of a senior United Nations official.
Dr Chau has been a major donor to both major political parties, and has also donated $45 million to Australian universities.
Endangered rock wallaby needs your help
The future of the critically-endangered brush-tailed rock wallaby is looking just a little bit brighter.
Zoos Victoria and the ACT government have joined together in a $560,000 initiative to reintroduce the species into the wild.
The joint project will result in the construction of a 120-hectare semi-wild predator-proof enclosure, ACT minister for the environment Mick Gentleman said.
Inside the Canberra school with too many students
Lyneham High in north Canberra is one of the most packed schools in the territory.
Principal Rob Emanuel admits timetabling is a daily juggling act, and he is regularly forced to turn away families living outside the school's enrolment area.
Despite such challenges, Mr Emanuel says Lyneham is thriving day-to-day.
Alan Joyce likens Canberra Airport to band of pirates
The extraordinary spat between Qantas and Canberra Airport has flared-up again following an industry event at Parliament House.
Qantas boss Alan Joyce said Canberra Airport's aggressive behaviour in recent times was "absolutely appalling" and unlike anything he had seen in almost 30 years. But the airport hit back, saying Qantas was bullying them after a series of skirmishes over flight cancellations.
Academics alarmed at 'radically conservative' ANU course
The Australian National University is under fire over its links to the Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation.
Academics have questions the integrity of a proposed course in Western civilisation, with fears the Ramsay Centre would have too much control of the curriculum.
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