Kathryn Campbell and the $900k Defence mystery

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Today’s Headlines AM Edition, Thursday July 13, 2023 Good morning, Canberra. After a chilly start with some frost about, we're headed for a top of 15 degrees and a mostly sunny day. Here’s what’s making news in the capital. Campbell is Defence's $900,000 mystery after robodebt Public service: The Department of Defence is refusing to say whether one of its top-paid bureaucrats is still collecting a $900,000-a-year salary. Doctor banned from practising for forging scripts Health: The former Canberra Hospital doctor forged dozens of prescriptions for personal use. Enjoy sunny days until the cold front this weekend Weather: Expect some "classic" Canberra winter weather later this week. The journalism you trust. Check out our digital subscription plans today. SUBSCRIBE Revived fast-food favourite already scouting next locations Food: A late-night, fast food favourite has been reborn, with the restaurant planning to spread its wings and takeover more pockets of Canberra. Fittler's Best call vindicated after dream debut Sport: He may have been the sixth centre in line to play for NSW this State of Origin series but the selection of Bradman Best was emphatically vindicated in the Blues' triumph. 'You could hear sheep bleating': Marketplace 25 years on Business: When it opened in 1998, the Marketplace Gungahlin was the sole building in amongst paddocks that would, bit by bit, be taken over by the town centre. Gentleman passes ESA reform duties to public service ACT politics: Mick Gentleman said it would be up to the public service to implement the recommendations of the management review. 'Gun story' labelled 'confection to justify' alleged beating Court: A man is suing police, accusing officers of a "chaotic" attack akin to torture. Signs inflation, interest rate crunch is easing Economics: Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe has boosted hopes that an end to the succession of interest rate hikes may be near. We risk losing a generation of archives Opinion: More than half of government agencies rarely (or never) transfer records to the National Archives, writes Rachael Greaves. Govt plans World Cup watch parties after snubbing games Sport: In what can be described as a soccer olive branch, the ACT government has organised "indoor watch parties" for the World Cup. Branded Content Experience Canberra's winter like never before Experience a winter wonderland in Canberra's city centre with real snow at this year's Winter in the City. quick links Digital version of today's paper Premium subscribers can read a digital version of Today's Paper on all devices. Previous editions are also available. Discover Daily crosswords & sudoku Our Cryptic and Quick Crosswords, Sudoku, Word Search, Code Cracker and Ultimate Trivia are updated daily for premium subscribers. Discover Times Past Take a step back in history and see what was making news on the front page of the paper on this day in a past year. Discover © 2023 Australian Community Media 159 Bells Line of Road, North Richmond, NSW (2754) Aus Update your preferences Unsubscribe from this list We are passionate about keeping our communities strong, informed and connected.