Luxury hotel brand locked in for Civic in $200m deal

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Today’s Headlines AM Edition, Thursday March 28, 2024 Good morning, Canberra. It's going to be partly cloudy with a top of 26 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital. Luxury hotel brand locked in for Civic in $200m deal Development: A rooftop bar, high-end restaurants and a glass-bottom swimming pool suspended above a central atrium are among the luxury features. Rattenbury challenged to explain preference for 'dud' pokies policy ACT politics: "I think this is a price we need to be willing to pay for an industry that's pulling around $180 million a year in profit," Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury said. 'Baseless': Foster denies claim minister was abusive Public service: Home Affairs secretary Stephanie Foster has rejected as "absolutely baseless" a report that minister Clare O'Neil was verbally abusive to her. New clinic to keep people out of Canberra Hospital's cancer centre Health: In an Australian-first, the clinic will be screening people for genetic changes. Govt preparing for Indonesia to suspend Australian live cattle exports Politics: Indonesia may be on verge of suspending live cattle exports from Australia, a leaked email from a government regulatory authority to exporters says. The journalism you trust. Check out our digital subscription plans today. SUBSCRIBE Controversial 'cat cafe' reopens following kitten seizure Community: The reopening comes almost three months after a public firestorm triggered investigations into the business by animal welfare groups. Safety first: Big fence to stop people climbing Gibraltar Falls Environment: The vertical steel rail fencing required is certain to be visually jarring in a natural environment. Award-winning restaurateur to reopen iconic south Canberra cafe Food: After a long wait, the restaurant will open in late 2024. PwC continues to 'cover up', senators claim in scathing report Business: Senators criticised the firm for so-called "problematic" engagement with the finance and public administration committee. EV owners urged to change charging behaviour for Easter Transport Experts are calling for drivers to plan ahead to avoid lengthy charging queues. 'Like a dad again': Playgroup connects jailed fathers with their children Community: The playgroup has been running in the ACT for six months. The fun way kids can help RSPCA residents like little Molly What's on: The ACT branch of the national animal charity is launching its new school holiday program. The breathtaking artwork that needs to be seen to be believed Arts: Every Australian has seen a cockatoo but never quite like this. Branded Content Rainforest to Rockies trip is feast for senses From a thrilling seaplane flight for lunch atop a glacier, to rolling through the Rockies in a glass train, Canada's British Columbia has so many experiences to fill travellers with wonder. 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 © 2024 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.