ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr says it makes sense for Canberra to become the home of the Australian rugby league team, revealing Prime Minister Scott Morrison initiated unofficial talks about the idea. Barr and the ACT government are starting formulate plans to build on a decade of change in Canberra sport, which saw the city attract international contests in almost every sport. The uncertain future of Canberra Stadium has clouded many discussions given it is one of the oldest rectangular venues still used for major sporting codes. But Barr says he has spoken to Morrison, an avid Cronulla Sharks and NRL fan, about the Australian Kangaroos using the capital as a base for games and training camps in the coming years. The idea has not been raised with the NRL and talks are yet to be elevated to a planning stage, but Barr is keen to explore the options.
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Topic: 'Make Canberra the home of the Roos': PM and Chief Minister have capital idea
