'There was little to no support provided': Managers of five Canberra pools want out

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AM Edition, Sunday February 19, 2023

Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a sunny day with a top of 31 degrees. Here’s what’s making news in the capital.

'Little to no support provided': Pool managers want out

ACT politics: The exodus comes in the wake of the Phillip swimming pool debacle.

Another man dies at Gibraltar Falls in less than a week

Tragedy: A 22-year-old man died at the falls on Saturday, the second death in the area in the space of seven days.

Planning changes could allow more dual occupancies

Development: The ACT government is also hopeful the new planning system, along with market changes, will encourage people to build smaller houses.

Developers support Fyshwick sewage plant expansion

Environment: Icon Water's previous sewage strategy was based on a population projection of 430,000 by 2030, however, Canberra reached 450,000 last year.

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Cyclist dies after crash with motorbike in Goulburn

Tragedy: The 57-year-old male cyclist died at the scene before emergency services arrived and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

Phillip traders push for pool on their turf

Development: Phillip Business Community president Tom Adam says the ACT government needs to do more to develop Woden "south of Hindmarsh Drive" including backing a new sporting facility.

Man dies after becoming trapped by truck tray in Wallaroo

Tragedy: A NSW Police spokesperson said emergency services were called to Coulton Road, Wallaroo after reports a man had been found seriously injured on the side of the road on Friday.

ACT homelessness services to be cut by $2 million

Federal politics: ACT independent senator David Pocock has said the government should continue funding the order, calling the cuts "unacceptable".

Housing crisis felt by Canberra parrot population

Environment: Researchers are warning that unless action is taken "these birds won't be seen again".

Heat does not deter crowds at Multicultural Festival

What's on: Thousands of people descended on Canberra's city centre to partake in a jam-packed day of festivities.

Crossing the lake can challenge the psyche

Opinion: I feel the earth moving under my feet as I make a return to the south, writes Sally Pryor.

Rare Jade Melbourne feat unable to lift Capitals

Basketball: The Capitals' last two-win season was in 1998 and in 2015-16, and unfortunately that record remains alive to be equalled in 2022-23 after another loss.