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Bageshri Savyasachi tells the story of Woden's Alex Maher, a young apprentice and a quirky teenager with a heart of gold. But one bad decision at a house party cost him his life, his grieving mother says. Canberra doctors say they are unlikely to bulk-bill all or most patients despite Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's $8.5 million pre-election pledge. Dana Daniel has looked at the local impact of the proposal, which is being touted as making nine in 10 GP visits free nationally by 2030. In case you missed it, the federal Department of Education intends to strip Brindabella Christian College's proprietor of approval to receive government funding. Sarah Lansdown reports on the newest existential threat to the school. There was also a frightening incident at the Canberra Outlet Centre late yesterday when shoppers and staff were warned of a man armed with a knife threatening workers.
And excitement is building for the Raiders' Vegas season opener. David Polkinghorne's tour diary takes us to the Grand Canyon and a jittery player. Our warm week continues today and into the weekend. Today will be partly cloudy with an expected top of 33. John-Paul Moloney, managing editor | 