Shopping back in budget for Canberrans

Good morning, Canberra. Here’s what’s making news in the capital

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Today’s Headlines AM Edition, Friday April 5, 2024 Good morning, Canberra. We're in for potentially heavy rain today, with up to 40mm on the cards. Here’s what’s making news in the capital. Shopping back in budget for Canberrans Retail: Spending on clothing and shoes has surged in the ACT despite ongoing cost-of-living pressures. Pushback on Greens' $5.9b public housing election promise ACT politics: A multibillion-dollar public housing commitment from the ACT Greens has been met with political resistance, with one expert saying it was probably not the best way for the territory to spend its money. Health communications' $1.5 million spend ACT politics: Consultants will be paid $1.5 million to advise bureaucrats on how to best educate Canberrans about the ACT's health projects, in a move the Liberals say is about delivering "sizzle" instead of sausages. The journalism you trust. Check out our digital subscription plans today. SUBSCRIBE Business concerned about proposed Woolworths Development: A company director is concerned an "outrageous" proposed Woolworths supermarket development will destroy his family's business. Could Canberra be the AFL's final frontier? Locker Room: Picture the GWS Giants charging onto Manuka Oval with a cheer squad roaring behind the goal posts - only this time they're the away team. Ginninderra Police Station gutted in suspicious blaze Police: The heritage-listed Ginninderra Police Station has burned down in a suspicious blaze that is under investigation by police. The risk of long COVID is real. But exaggeration is unhelpful Opinion: When experts overhype threats, apart from causing unnecessary anxiety, it undermines trust in science and public health, writes Hassan Vally. Moran's new sandwich shop the best thing since sliced bread Food & Wine: "We're going to have a lot of fun here," says Matt Moran, whose new Canberra venture did a roaring trade on its opening day. The shock $500k fan fundraiser bid to save Canberra United What's on: Bowral is celebrating all things Bridgerton, including hosting an early viewing of the first episode - way ahead of all the other fans around the world. Bowral 'gussies up' for season three of Bridgerton What's on: Bowral is celebrating all things Bridgerton, including hosting an early viewing of the first episode - way ahead of all the other fans around the world. Electric car price war resumes as one brand sets record Motoring: The price of electric cars has fallen again in Australia, with one Chinese automaker cutting thousands of dollars off the cost of the country's cheapest battery-powered vehicle. Branded Content Future of better digital govt services is AI Today 90 per cent of Australians say they prefer digital as their channel to interact with government and access public services. 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.