Canberra's record warm winter, cycling tragedy, bond debate

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1. Spring scorcher to follow record warm winter for south-east capitals

   Canberra recorded its highest ever temperatures this winter, with Sydney and Melbourne marking their warmest winters on record and this season ranking second-warmest for Adelaide and Hobart.

   abc.net.au

2. 'I'm late for lunch': as this cyclist lay injured, he couldn't believe what he heard

   A shaken cycling community is calling for driver empathy after a fatal crash, with one injured cyclist recalling hearing 'I'm late for lunch' as he lay hurt.

   canberratimes.com.au

3. REIACT has said portable or commercial bond schemes can create risks for landlords and the government if tenants do not fully understand how the product works before entering the arrangement.[3]

   REIACT says portable or commercial bond schemes can create risks for landlords and government if tenants do not fully understand the product, noting renters would pay an ongoing non-refundable premium.

   perplexity-sonar

4. Warning over 'unsustainable' future rates bills for Canberra households

   A budget estimates committee wants more detail on the ACT's tax change plan, warning of unsustainable future rates bills for Canberra households.

   canberratimes.com.au

5. With a ‘sense of dread’, animal lovers brace for bird flu’s spread

   Animal lovers are calling for more protection for vulnerable creatures as bird flu circulates interstate, with the H5N1 strain now spreading across several states.

   the-riotact.com

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