About this episode

The episode discusses the pause of major infrastructure projects in Canberra due to peak construction capacity and other challenges, alongside local highlights.

Canberra's ACT government has paused major infrastructure projects due to peak construction capacity, rising costs, and workforce shortages, while the Governor-General delivered a King’s Birthday speech at a historic Canberra venue. The episode also highlights seven beloved bakeries and local gaming clubs supporting gambling reform measures.

Topics covered

• infrastructure
• construction
• government policy
• local businesses
• gambling reform

Keywords

• Canberra
• infrastructure projects
• construction phase
• Governor-General
• gambling reform
• bakeries
• workforce shortages

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ACT government

Places: Canberra

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