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AM edition, Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Good morning, Canberra. We're in for a sunny day and a top of 25 degrees. Here's what's making news today in the capital.

One in three aged care residents had substandard care: royal commission

The final report and its 148 recommendations were made public on Monday after a two-year inquiry which heard countless tales of abuse and neglect.

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Government left to clean up Gungahlin pool disaster

Subscriber: The ACT government has agreed to a $400,000 payout to cut ties with the builder of the Gungahlin Leisure Centre.

Aged care system has cost-cutting at its core

Analysis: However the government chooses to respond to the royal commission, we cannot make money the focus, writes Sally Whyte.

No grounds for action against minister: PM

Allegations of rape against a cabinet minister are not enough for Scott Morrison to take action under the ministerial code of conduct.

Fifth repatriation flight touches down in ACT

About 170 more returning Australians are in hotel quarantine in Canberra after the arrival of the Singapore Airlines "hub" flight.

Inquiry to examine ACT renewable energy sector

Plans to potentially expand renewable energy industries in Canberra will be examined as part of a new ACT government inquiry.

ACT govt wants details of AstraZeneca rollout 

The ACT government could be forced to fast-track plans for a second vaccination hub after it was caught off guard by AstraZeneca's arrival.

Rego refusal for cars with 'critical' airbags

ACT car owners will have their vehicle registration suspended if they do not recall their cars to comply with the deadly Takata airbag recall.

New remains found amid Caddick search

Remains have been located at three separate NSW south coast beaches in the search for Sydney conwoman Melissa Caddick

Prince Philip transferred to new hospital

The 99-year-old prince is expected to remain in hospital until at least the end of the week.

French ex-leader Sarkozy jailed for bribe

Nicolas Sarkozy is the second former president in modern France, after the late Jacques Chirac, to be convicted of corruption.
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Queanbeyan City kicked off Riverside Stadium

Subscriber: Queanbeyan's council ignored its own advice so as to kick Queanbeyan City off the pitch adjoining its own clubhouse.

It's time for Australia to rewrite its constitution

Subscriber | Public Sector Informant: Our constitution is out of date and not what today's public expects, writes Stephen Bartos.

Hodgson crucial for Raiders as Croker in doubt

Subscriber: Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad says Josh Hodgson's return is even more crucial as Jarrod Croker faces a round one fitness fight.

How to make a perfect risotto, with Silvia Colloca

Food & Wine: In her latest book, Silvia Colloca shares the secrets of the recipes at the heart of Italian cuisine.

Times Past

Remember the old garbage cans used back in the 1970s, before Canberra introduced the yellow, green and red bins? In an awe-inspiring display of strength, garbos would pick the garbage can up by hand and tip it into the back of a garbage truck. On this day in 1977, The Canberra Times reported on a contest taking place that would pit those garbos against each other. READ MORE

 
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