Industry groups are urging the federal and ACT governments to turn plans for Canberra's proposed National Convention and Entertainment Centre into construction, while ensuring local businesses are given a fair chance to help build it.
The ACT Greens are backing a proposal to cap the University of Canberra vice-chancellor's salary at no more than the prime minister's pay as part of a broader push to overhaul the university's governance.
Bungendore Village Leather will close after 35 years, with owners Brian and Wendy Lake announcing their retirement after failing to find a buyer for the long-running family business.
Three drivers allegedly tested positive to drugs during a joint police and ACT Corrective Services operation targeting contraband at the Alexander Maconochie Centre on Saturday.
The Australian Medical Association ACT is warning that growing workforce pressures are putting specialist medical training at risk, with concerns raised about the future capacity of several training programs.