Today is August 31, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, PM under pressure on COVID-19 lifeline, Barr wants CDC in the capital; and New federal agency to fight threats from fires, floods and cyclones.

Today is August 30, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Andrew Barr is resisting calls to slash COVID-19 isolation periods; and A 16-year-old girl was restrained with a spit hood by ACT police.

Today is August 29, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Don't blame land supply and tax for high prices, the ACT government says; and Parliament House has cracked down on the social media use of public servants.

Today is August 26, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, The ACT's business survival rate is the lowest in Australia; and APS managers aren’t doing enough work for their salaries, a new report says.

Today is August 25, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, E-scooter scheme keeps on rolling with expansion to more suburbs; and Canberra businesses, public sector in recruitment limbo amid nation's worst skills shortage, says report.

Today is August 24, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, ACT Integrity Commission clears Andrew Barr, ACT government over controversial Dickson land swap; and Police investigating death of child after fire crews reportedly did not to enter home due to COVID-19 fears.

Today is August 23, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, The future location of Canberra's northside hospital is being considered; and Labor’s decision to exclude Australia’s big four banks from its job summit has been criticised.

Today is August 22, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, The extent of the teacher shortage in ACT public schools has been revealed; and gender pay parity has been outlined as a major issue at the upcoming jobs and skills summit.

Today is August 19, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, Fuel standards are being eyed as part of Labor's plan to drive EV uptake; and Scott Morrison’s ministries scandal has sparked growing tensions in the Coalition.

Today is August 18, 2022 and this is your daily news briefing from The Canberra Times. In today’s update, an independent analysis has cast doubt on some of the ACT government's key budget assumptions; and Scott Morrison could be referred to a powerful parliamentary committee within days.