Good morning, Canberra. We're heading for a windy day with an expected maximum of 15 degrees, and possible showers across the capital. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.
Federal budget: The Albanese government will spend almost $15 billion extra to reduce the cost of childcare for families. They say it's a crucial cost of living and women's economic equality move which will benefit 30,400 ACT families.
Public service: The government's reliance on contractors and consultants leaves the door open to conflicts of interest within the APS, the main public sector union says.
Survey: Younger, office-based workers broadly support a four-day working week but do not want to have their pay cut in exchange for working fewer hours.
Cost of living: Some economists were surprised by the Reserve Bank's decision to raise the cash rate yesterday, but it wasn't a shock to home owners who have become accustomed to the rate rise environment.
Court: A judge has ordered lawyers in two of Bruce Lehrmann's defamation cases to provide any submissions on the possibility of a jury trial by the end of the week.
Analysis: Borrowers could be forgiven for feeling like Tuesday's rate hike was the lowest of blows. But is the RBA reading the right playbook on wages and inflation, writes Adrian Rollins.
Court: The ACT's newest resident judge has pledged to make court more accessible, while thanking the Chief Justice for dating advice given years earlier.
Health: Scientists are closer to preventing runaway inflammation in patients with severe COVID-19 following a study into how immune cells respond to the virus.
Sport: GWS Giants coach Adam Kingsley believes a significant facelift of their second "home" would be a massive boost to the AFL experience for both fans and players.
