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ACT Fire and Rescue is spending almost $700,000 on overtime each month to keep Canberra covered 24/7, with annual costs exceeding $8 million due to understaffing. Fire and Emergency Services Minister Dr Marisa Paterson has confirmed the figures, though there are positive signs that pressures will be resolved soon.
The ACT Government has delayed the expansion of its portable long service leave scheme to the hospitality, accommodation, hairdressing and beauty industries by six months, citing difficult conditions facing many businesses.
New ACT road and pathway closure fees could add thousands of dollars to building projects and push up housing costs, Master Builders ACT warns.
A video has emerged showing a War Memorial executive in a heated altercation with a photographer at the official launch of the $550 million redevelopment.
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