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June 2022

Katherine McConnell, CEO & Founder of Brighte has taken pre-emptive action in laying off staff ahead of a predicted market slowdown.

Solar power fintech backed by Cannon-Brookes sheds staff

Solar power buy now, pay later financier Brighte has laid off 15 per cent of its workforce as it looks to shore up its operations for the long haul.

  • Paul Smith

January 2022

40 Bunda Street, Civic, Canberra, was bought by Charter Hall for $76m in late 2021.

‘Wall of money’ still coming for Canberra offices after record year

Major real estate investors are targeting the Canberra office market for its long government leases and dependable returns.

  • Martin Kelly

October 2021

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr.

Travel restricted despite ACT passing 99pc vaccinated

There are only fewer than 4,000 people in the ACT who aren’t vaccinated, but the Canberra border is still closed to parts of NSW.

  • Tom McIlroy

August 2021

The national capital has been in lockdown since last Thursday night.

Chasing COVID-zero, ACT extends lockdown to September 17

Chief Minister Andrew Barr says it is still possible to drive down community cases in the national capital.

  • Tom McIlroy

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