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ACT public service payouts revealed as rental traps bite

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The millionaire manager: public service pay data reveals seven-figure windfall for senior staffer
Public service pay data has revealed seven-figure executive payouts in the ACT public service, including a 'millionaire manager' windfall for a senior staffer.
canberratimes.com.au
Libs move against former federal candidate in fallout over 'large' campaign debt
The Liberal Party is moving against a former federal candidate in fallout over a 'large' campaign debt, warning that recruiting the next candidate would be 'severely constrained' by the debt.
canberratimes.com.au
Next stage of Goodwin Village secured as builder appointed
Canberra-based firm Monarch Building Solutions has been appointed by Goodwin Aged Care Services to design and build the Next Stage Monash retirement living development, delivering 56 independent living units within the established Goodwin Village Monash community.
the-riotact.com
Consultants frustrated ACT won't pursue firm over dangerous site crash
Consultants say they are frustrated that the ACT government won't pursue a firm over a dangerous site crash, despite having paid the company millions of dollars.
canberratimes.com.au
Rodney came to Canberra 25 years ago. He's still optimistic about the city's economy
A Canberran who moved to the city 25 years ago remains optimistic about the local economy, while reflecting on how the economic downturn and an AI 'hype bubble' could change Canberra.
canberratimes.com.au

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