Kingston Cycleway next stage underway as route disappoints

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1. Next stage of delayed Kingston Cycleway kicks off but final route brings disappointment

   Construction of the delayed next stage of the Kingston Cycleway has started, bringing cyclists closer to riding all the way from Kingston to Queanbeyan. Work on stage 2A, from Bowen Drive to Wentworth, was originally slated for mid-2025 but was pushed back due to "site complexities", and the final route has disappointed some.

   the-riotact.com

2. Education Minister backs call to examine merging embattled CIT with UC

   The Education Minister has backed calls to examine merging the embattled Canberra Institute of Technology with the University of Canberra. A chorus of high-profile voices wants the merger explored.

   canberratimes.com.au

3. Second major hotel development plan scrapped in favour of more apartments

   A second major hotel development in Wright has been scrapped in favour of more than 100 new apartments, pending approval.

   canberratimes.com.au

4. Four-day working weeks? The public sector gets the perk. The private sector pays the tab

   A regional council is introducing a four-day working week for its employees in the public sector, raising questions about whether this will increase or decrease workloads and how the private sector covers the cost.

   the-riotact.com

5. Men charged after alleged sex assault at train station as others go unreported

   Men have been charged after an alleged sexual assault at a train station, as many alleged incidents of sexual assault and harassment on public transport are likely to go unreported, making it a particularly unsafe place for women and girls.

   abc.net.au

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