Good morning, Canberra. We're heading for a forecasted 34 degrees with a shower or two and possible thunderstorm this afternoon. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.
Technology: After a 269 per cent increase in electric vehicles sold in Australia over the past 12 months, Canberra's newest apprentices are poised to become the most poachable young tradespeople in the country.
Canberra: A survey of women and non-binary people found 89 per cent of respondents had taken measures such as not using the heater or selling items to keep up with the cost of living.
Environment: The COP28 climate summit is running over time as negotiators work on a new draft deal after many countries slammed the first version as too weak.
Public service: Around a third of public servants working across the main agencies say they feel burnt out at work, the latest APS survey has revealed.
Cricket: Pakistan have lashed a lifeless Manuka Oval pitch as "the slowest we can ever play on" in Australia ahead of the summer's opening Test in Perth.
Obituary: She taught children, questioned politicians and travelled the world thanks to her talent for legendary lacemaking. She was, of course, the memorable Petronella Jacoba Wensing OAM.
Opinion: There are a number of barriers that make nuclear unviable as a solution for Australia's energy transition in a timeframe necessary to respond to the climate, energy and cost-of-living crisis, write a cohort of energy voices.
