Canberra morning briefing

The Daily Canberra: 2026-07-18

Good morning, Canberra. Here is Saturday's news.

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Another delay in major Belconnen apartment project alarms buyers
Buyers of apartments in the striking development taking shape next to the Belconnen Markets are becoming increasingly frustrated by the delays to the project, which could now be pushed out to a completion date as late as March 2027. The 10-storey, 326-unit The Markets Residences is being developed…
the-riotact.com
Antisemitism inquiry turns uncomfortable lens on university protests
Universities have apologised to Jewish staff and students who have spoken of their distress at being targeted by protest movement.
abc.net.au
Hanson dodges questions about who paid for Italy trip
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson refuses to say who paid for her recent trip to Italy, where she attended a fashion show and was spotted at a five-star resort.
abc.net.au
New York and Calgary turned empty offices into homes. Canberra can too
A fortnight ago I put forward a simple plan to Canberra: turn the empty office towers hollowing out our city centre into the homes we badly need. Bring people back to live in Civic and the trade, vibrancy and safety will follow. ACT Labor Senator Katy Gallagher responded with a history lecture, a…
the-riotact.com
National Trust wants to heritage list Civic pool to prevent its demolition
A survey is being circulated asking people what the pool means to them.
canberratimes.com.au

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