Canberra morning briefing

Builder shortfall, streetlight backlog, and a 460-strong queue

Good morning, Canberra. A clear 11 degrees on Friday, and there is plenty to catch up on.

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Major worker shortfall threatens ACT housing and infrastructure
The ACT's housing and infrastructure ambitions face serious risks over the next decade as the local building and construction sector confronts a growing workforce shortfall. Master Builders Australia's Future Workforce Blueprint data shows the territory needs urgent intervention.
the-riotact.com
Why does it take more than 90 days to repair streetlights in Canberra?
The ACT Government has downplayed the backlog of faulty, unrepaired streetlights, despite Liberal claims they make Canberrans feel unsafe. Estimates revealed the government is working through a queue of 460 streetlights.
the-riotact.com
Man’s condition ‘up in the air’ after alleged serious assault by dating app match
A man remains in a serious condition in hospital after allegedly being attacked by his dating app match. It is understood the two men matched over Grindr before the alleged victim was left with serious head injuries.
the-riotact.com
Fewer votes needed to make decisions under proposed changes to strata law
A new bill could prevent decision gridlock in apartment buildings by requiring fewer votes to make decisions under proposed changes to strata law.
canberratimes.com.au
Unemployment nears five-year high ahead of rates call
Almost 40,000 new jobs were added to the economy in August, but a spike in people out of work pushed the unemployment rate higher, nearing a five-year high ahead of a rates call.
citynews.com.au

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