Canberra morning briefing

Canberra's $16.8m crisis homes, Guitar Show returns

Morning, Canberra. A crisp 4 degrees out there with overcast skies, so here is something to read with your coffee.

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More safe havens for Canberrans fleeing violence as $16.8 million secures 19 new crisis homes
Women and children escaping family and domestic violence have more places to go with 19 more sites becoming available across five locations in the ACT, part of a $16.8 million investment from the Federal Government.
the-riotact.com
Don’t fret, the Guitar Show’s back, and it’s added another string to make this year’s event the biggest ever
The Guitar Show is back in Canberra and bigger than ever, with vintage collections, century-old instruments and artisans crafting new ones using time-tested methods.
the-riotact.com
Rubbish collecting strike called for another inner city hangout
General service officers are taking industrial action in another inner city rubbish collecting strike.
canberratimes.com.au
Number of venues issued with food safety warnings doubles in two years
The number of venues issued with food safety warnings has doubled in two years, with one thousand more inspections made last financial year.
canberratimes.com.au
Opportunity for first home buyers as fewer Australians take on new loans
Australians are buying fewer and cheaper houses, new data shows, opening up opportunity for first home buyers.
canberratimes.com.au

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