Good morning, Canberra. There's a maximum of 19 degrees forecast today. A partly cloudy day ahead with the slight chance of a shower. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.
Court: A man accused of raping a sex worker described feeling "scared" bikies would fight him after he called the alleged victim a "slut" and punched a hole in a wall.
Property and development: How will the land release ballot work for buyers registered for Jacka blocks? To start with, they'll only have three minutes to make a block selection.
Economy: The central bank is set to retain its inflation-fighting focus despite the biggest review of its structure and operations in more than three decades.
Analysis: The federal government is expected to accept in-principle all 51 recommendations made by the review panel, including a proposal to split the functions of the existing RBA Board in two.
Climate action: Five activists who claim they glued themselves to a Civic building in a protest blockade have maintained their innocence and will front a hearing.
Transport: The ACT has welcomed the federal government's new National Electric Vehicle Strategy which includes fuel efficiency standards to drive electric vehicle uptake and supply.
Sport: The "Ooh ahh" is back baby. After four long COVID-19 afflicted years, the Canberra Raiders held their first members day - with countless lime green-tinted selfies taken.
