Economy: There are concerns that the Reserve Bank will raise interest rates further, but many economists expect they will be kept on hold in December. But January?
Crime: Low-range drink drivers in the ACT will no longer benefit from leniency after first-time offences, now given an automatic six-month licence suspension and fine.
Federal politics: "One of my asks of government is to look after the upper Murrumbidgee. It has been cut out from the Basin Plan and forgotten for decades," said Senator David Pocock.
