Builders offer to renovate 20 social homes before Christmas

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1. Construction firms commit to renovating 20 social homes before Christmas, but will the government let them?

   Local construction firms have offered to renovate 20 of the ACT's vacant social homes before Christmas to support Canberra's homeless population, but they need approval from the ACT Government before any work can start. The campaign idea began after the ACT Government's recent actions.

   the-riotact.com

2. 'Enough is enough': private sector offers to fix up vacant public housing homes

   The private sector has offered to fix up vacant public housing homes, with a charity chair saying 'it will be an expensive undertaking'. The move comes after repeated calls of 'enough is enough'.

   canberratimes.com.au

3. Minister won't say there is no corruption in federally funded ACT projects

   The Minister would not say there is no corruption in federally funded ACT projects, but stated: 'I am very confident that the systems we have in place are right.'

   canberratimes.com.au

4. 'Up to people to make a call': Lee declines to back Parton's leadership

   Lee has declined to back Parton's leadership, saying 'up to people to make a call', despite Parton claiming he was getting 'universal' support.

   canberratimes.com.au

5. Catholic Education closed-lipped on funding source for $400,000 event

   Catholic Education has stayed tight-lipped on the funding source for a $400,000 event, with advocates arguing taxpayer funds should not be used for a 'social religious function'.

   canberratimes.com.au

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