Public servants to receive 3% pay boost

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Today’s Headlines AM Edition, Thursday October 6, 2022 Good morning, Canberra. We're in for rain again today and a top of 16 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital. Public servants get 3% pay rise as govt 'carefully considers' APS-wide wage deal Public service: It comes as the government and unions continue to iron out the details of how a public sector-wide bargaining agreement could work. Driver holds woman hostage in stand-off with police Court: The offender admitted he resorted to the hostage situation after fleeing a head-on crash. Alleged rapist paid to choke sex worker, lawyer argues Court: A brothel worker allegedly raped by a client knew the defendant had paid for services including choking, defence lawyers argue. The journalism you trust. Check out our digital subscription plans today. SUBSCRIBE Canberra facing GP 'time bomb' as doctors retire Health: Doctors are beginning to age out of work and into retirement in the ACT, a GP says, as doctors from across the country meet in Canberra for a crisis summit. 'Unsafe': AIS ready to close its ageing facilities Australian Institute of Sport: Chief executive Kieren Perkins is confident a deal can be struck to modernise the campus. Stage three tax cuts could risk budget repair hopes Budget: The federal government has not ruled out scrapping stage three cuts as tax experts claim its implementation would result in Labor never being able to return a budget to surplus. Advocates call on UN body to recommend spit hood ban ACT politics: A UN committee is investigating Australia's compliance with anti-torture rules. First woman elected to lead science and engineering academy Science: Katherine Woodthorpe will be the next president of the Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, the first female leader in the institution's 47-year history. Refurbished Ian Potter House reopens following 2020 hail Canberra news: The heritage-listed Ian Potter House has officially reopened, 989 days after it was extensively damaged during Canberra's freak hailstorm. Brumbies to throw hooker into return 16 years after debut Sport: "It's one of those hard things to explain, but honestly I'm just excited to be playing for the Brumbies again," John Ulugia said. 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 © 2021 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.