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ACT lowest union membership in Aus

The ACT has the lowest union membership in the country-- with only 14 percent signed up in their main job.

43% of government employees are unionised, but only 13% of the private sector.

However, the ABS findings also show the number of union members across Australia grew from 2010-2011, by almost 50 thousand though the actual proportion of Australian membership remained level.

Union membership has been in a steady decline over the past 20 years. In 1992 43% of men and 35% of women were signed up, but now that stands 18% nation wide.

Experts believe the GFC had a positive impact on union numbers, with struggle said to be a key factor in a healthy movement.

Third fatality on ACT roads

A man has died at the scene of a car accident this morning.

After failing to give way at an intersection, his Toyota Corolla was hit by a light truck,

The male driver and female passenger of the truck have been taken to Canberra Hospital with non life threatening injuries.

ACT Policing are expecting to be on the scene for several more hours-- with drivers
asked to avoid southern cross drive between Moyes crescent and Florey Drive

With this making the third fatality on Canberra's roads in a month, Superintendent Kylie Flower, is urging drivers to be careful, especially around intersections.

Charnwood cheapest place to live

The most affordable suburb in Canberra is Charnwood according to new research from RP DATA, though houses in the area are still twice the cost of those in Tasmania.

Statistics show that the median house price in the western Canberra suburb is 382 000

Holt and Mcgregor came in as the second and third most affordable -

Senior research analyst at RP data Cameron Kusha says Canberra still has a very highly priced market when compared to the rest of the market.

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