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Homelessness crisis: man in tram incident, students face relocation

Good morning, Canberra. Monday's here at 4 degrees and clear, with a troubling story about homelessness in our city.

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  1. Man threw himself in front of a tram for a warm bed, Havelock CEO says

    A man threw himself in front of a tram seeking a warm bed, according to Havelock CEO. Students are being relocated for crisis accommodation.

    canberratimes.com.au

  2. Coppins Crossing Road to close for three days as bridge works continue

    Coppins Crossing Road will close for three days in August as safety barriers are installed on the new Molonglo River Bridge. Motorists between Belconnen and the Molonglo Valley will face detours.

    the-riotact.com

  3. ‘Mini forest’ saved with one tweak to this company’s system

    Civium slashed its commercial paper usage by more than 90 per cent after CEO Kylie Dennis made a simple systems tweak that saved a 'mini forest'.

    the-riotact.com

  4. The $300k logo, the $84k pool contract, and KPMG's review tab

    Taxpayer spending includes a $300k logo, an $84k pool contract, and KPMG's review tab, among little known expenses.

    canberratimes.com.au

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